also: エコロジ
noun
Scientific study of the relationships between organisms and their environment. Often used in academic or technical contexts.
See also: 生態学
彼は大学でエコロジーを専攻している。
He is majoring in ecology at university.
noun
environmentalism; environmental movement
Refers to the social and political movement aimed at protecting the natural environment. Broader than the scientific sense.
エコロジーへの関心が高まっている。
Interest in environmentalism is growing.