The application of a broad spectrum of sciences & technologies to investigate and establish facts related to ecology (Bowman 2012)

Impacts of stressors on ecosystems are becoming less predictable, occurring at larger spatial & temporal scales and are result of multiple stressors. We are usually unable to explicitly untangle the effects of multiple stressors - This impedes our ability to protect, manage & restore ecosystems.

As in traditional forensic science, there are numerous existing & potential Forensecology Indicators that could be used to untangle the effects of multiple stressors; both directly (e.g., chemical fingerprints) & indirectly (e.g., novel ways of thinking about issues).

Just as important as the indicators themselves is organizing them in an accessible framework (e.g., CADDIS). The overall goal of Forensecology is to promote development of the novel indicators & frameworks we need to diagnose the precise cause(s) of existing & emerging environmental issues.