Eat, Poop, Die: UVM Researcher’s Book Explores How Animals Make Our World

When nature calls: New book traces the discovery of animals’ vital role on our planet to a netful of whale poop
An image of Joe Roman next to an image of his book entitled "Eat, Poop, Die"

In his new book “Eat, Poop, Die,” UVM wildlife expert Joe Roman explores the fascinating lives of whales, seabirds, insects and other animals as they traverse their homes, from a few thousand kilometers of ocean to a few inches of soil. 

Roman’s book reveals that, in carrying out their most basic life functions, animals play a crucial role in moving nutrients around the planet—and they’...

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Gund researchers Patricia González-Díaz of the University of Havana and Joe Roman of the University of Vermont

UVM Cuba Effort Helps End ‘Academic Embargo’

It was 2013, and University of Vermont professor Joe Roman wanted to organize a class in Cuba. The island nation offered a compelling case study for growing crops without heavy machines or chemical fertilizer. Roman saw an opportunity to learn from Cuba’s approach and observe its impacts on land and sea.

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A marine conservation volunteer cares for a beached dolphin on the Massachusetts coast.

Marine Charities Net More Than Commercial Fishing

Massachusetts boasts one of the most iconic fisheries in the U.S., but new research suggests that protecting marine coastlines has surpassed commercial fishing as an economic driver.

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