The Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology is dedicated to the advancement of new knowledge and new discoveries in ecology and related fields of science, such as the study of evolution, behavior, biodiversity, and environmental science. Our researchers also strive to develop new approaches and methodologies that advance both scientific discoveries and applications of ecological knowledge and evidence for effective biological conservation and natural resource and environmental management. Our research is conducted in field sites throughout Texas and the world, and most of our faculty, technical staff, and students have strong international collaborations. Research in developing tropical countries is an especially strong focus for many of our researchers.