HANNAH HOAG

science journalist & editor

Tag: taxonomy

  • Taxonomy in Trouble in Canada

    Taxonomy in Trouble in Canada

    Canada is at risk of losing its taxonomic expertise, according to a report released today. The report details stagnant research funding, greying experts, a lag in digitization and a lack of support for national collections. This is threatening Canada’s understanding of its biodiversity, and the ecosystem services it provides, the report concludes. “Canadian contributions to describing…