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Ecology and Conservation Biology

6 Degree Programs

Our unique programs focus on engaging students in integrated teaching, research, and outreach programs to create skillful leaders in the field. Graduates are prepared for careers in stewardship and study of terrestrial and aquatic ecological systems.

Degree Programs

29 Research Labs & Facilities

Our research endeavors are 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.

Research Labs and Facilities

200+ Enrolled Students

Preparing the next generation with fundamental ecological knowledge and its application to biodiversity conservation, environmental health, and the management of complex systems, such as interactions involving aspects of ecology from genes to ecosystems, landscapes, hydrology, and climate.

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The Leach Teaching Gardens
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Legacy and Leadership Banquet
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2023 Poultry Science Steak Fry
Hildebrand Equine Complex
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A broad path of discovery

“One of the biggest motivators for me to get a degree in ECCB is the diversity of classes that you can take. The degree plan covers such a wide range of topics that you can take a class with unfamiliar content and fall in love with it, and potentially discover a career path you want to pursue. From ornithology, and plant biology to mammalogy ECCB truly has it all.”

Katelyn Sanchez ’23
Ecology and Conservation Biology major

Learn more about our bachelor’s program

A broad path of discovery

“One of the biggest motivators for me to get a degree in ECCB is the diversity of classes that you can take. The degree plan covers such a wide range of topics that you can take a class with unfamiliar content and fall in love with it, and potentially discover a career path you want to pursue. From ornithology, and plant biology to mammalogy ECCB truly has it all.”

Katelyn Sanchez ’23
Ecology and Conservation Biology major

Learn more about our bachelor’s program

Ecology and Conservation Biology in the News

Sand dunes, vegetation could improve sustainable infrastructure

Nature is helping scientists design better ways to protect people and property along coastlines from extreme weather events like hurricanes.

Read more: Dr. Rusty Feagin’s Texas A&M AgriLife study
Head and shoulders of Dr. Katy Gonder standing surrounded by lush green trees.

Gonder named Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology head

Mary Katherine “Katy” Gonder, Ph.D., has been named head of the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology, ECCB, effective Aug. 1.

Read more: Dr. Katy Gonder’s focus on evidence-based conservation action

Read more news on AgriLife Today…

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