Great weather, abundant harvests, fabulous food, some of the world’s most cosmopolitan, and romantic, cities – as well as the world’s most critical biodiversity hotspots -- make up what are known as Mediterranean-climate Ecosystems. This episode of the six-part series explores how geology has shaped life in Mediterranean climate ecosystems. Series: "UC Natural Reserve System" [Science] [Show ID: 24603]

UC's Natural Reserve System (Audio)

Shaping LIfe: The Geology of Mediterranean-Climate Ecosystems

University of California Natural Reserve System (NRS) is a system of protected sites that broadly represent California's rich ecological diversity. The NRS is the largest university-operated system of natural reserves in the world. Explore some of the reserves in this system of outdoor classrooms and laboratories.

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UC's Natural Reserve System (Audio)