Fourteen researchers from Voronezh, Grozny, Moscow, Tomsk, Ufa, and Khanty-Mansiysk participated in the summer field school.
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28
August
Aeroflot magazine published an article about the efforts of experts in saving bowhead whales
IEE RAS together with the other organizations is participating in the implementation of the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources' strategy to conserve the Okhotsk Sea population of bowhead whales.
Scientists have identified a critical threshold: if a coral's volume exceeds approximately 0.3–0.7 liters (equivalent to 6–12 months of growth in a nursery), it is already home to adult crabs and is reliably protected.
PDF versions of the Zoological Journal issues for the first half of 2026 are posted on the Institute's website.
During the expeditions, all currently known habitats of freshwater microgastropods of the family Hydrobiidae in the Russian part of the Caucasus were visited, providing the most comprehensive picture of their distribution in the region.
20
August
Molecular methods have helped to reveal hidden patterns in the distribution of enchytraeids
The obtained results highlight the importance of molecular methods in modern taxonomy and biogeography, especially when studying morphologically similar organisms.
18
August
Scientists have discovered the origins of endemic fish genera in Central Asia and the Far East
The existence of a waterway between the Paratethys and the Russian Far East is confirmed by recent studies of two groups of crustaceans conducted by researchers from the Zoological Institute of the RAS and IEE RAS.
Specialists regularly collect samples from the installed traps.
The discovery of rare and vulnerable bird species within the city limits highlights the importance of preserving and developing natural areas.
The event was attended by eight interns (graduate students and staff) from universities, research institutes and fisheries institutions of Borok, St. Petersburg, Syktyvkar, Tyumen, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk.
Global warming increases the aggressiveness of soil fungal pathogens, disrupts the structure of local microbiota, and reduces the suppressive capacity of agroecosystems.
31
July
How social interactions in the common hamster affect the structural organization of grooming
Despite the fact that grooming has been studied for many decades, the extent to which its structure depends on the animal's circumstances has remained unclear.
To prevent similar catastrophes in other bodies of water, it is important to monitor the presence and abundance of invasive species.
The new issue of the journal "Problems of Ichthyology" is now available for reading and download: Volume 66, Issue 4, 2026.
29
July
Morphological and genetic variability of blood-sucking fly populations in northeastern Eurasia
Parasites are useful model objects for studying how broad ecological niches influence evolutionary patterns.
The results are important for predicting ecosystem resilience, preserving biodiversity, and developing ecologically sound approaches to managing natural and agricultural areas.
The authors analyzed more than 300 food webs in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems worldwide.
Visiting the Caucasus is always pleasant and interesting, especially when faced with unique and intriguing challenges.