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Ecosystems projects

Find out about Museum projects classified by ecosystem:

  • Cattle being herded
    Agricultural ecosystems

    Nearly one third of the world's land area is used for food production. All domesticated crops and animals result from human management of biological diversity.

  • The rolling sand dunes of the Arabian desert, Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
    Deserts and drylands

    Dry and sub-humid desert lands are home to more than two billion people, or around 35% of the global population.

  • Scientist with insect traps
    Forest ecosystems

    Forests are potentially the most biodiverse of all terrestrial systems, and hold the vast majority of the world's terrestrial species.

  • A deep sea diver
    Marine and coastal ecosystems

    The oceans cover 70 per cent of the planet’s surface area. Marine and coastal environments contain diverse habitats that support an abundance of marine life.

  • Aerial view of riverine and peatswap forest
    Inland water ecosystems

    Inland waters are an important source of food, income and livelihood. They provide a water supply, energy production, transport, recreation and tourism

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