Zooplankton in ocean and freshwater are rapidly escalating the global environmental threat of plastics
AMHEST, Mass. – A collaborative research team lead by the University of Massachusetts Amherst has recently revealed that rotifers, a ...
Tag: Freshwater
Self-powered microbial fuel cell biosensor for monitoring organic freshwater pollution
The discharge of organic effluents—biodegradable waste materials from plants and animals—into freshwater bodies is a significant environmental concern, affecting the ...
Research Brief: Study uncovers hundred-year lifespans for three freshwater fish species in the Arizona desert
A recent study found some of the oldest animals in the world living in a place you wouldn’t expect: fishes ...
Light, freshwater sticks to Greenland’s east coast
Meltwater that runs along the east coast of Greenland, hardly enters the open ocean before reaching the western side of ...
Study reveals our European ancestors ate seaweed and freshwater plants
For many people seaweed holds a reputation as a superfood, heralded for its health benefits and sustainability, but it appears ...
Desalination system could produce freshwater that is cheaper than tap water
Engineers at MIT and in China are aiming to turn seawater into drinking water with a completely passive device that ...
Wildlife mitigating measures no help for Ottawa’s freshwater turtles
Local turtles facing extinction within a decade due to urban growth, says uOttawa study. Credit: University of Ottawa Local turtles ...
How will sea level rise affect the health of freshwater mussels and other salt-sensitive species?
Investigators recently studied several species of freshwater mussels, which are endangered and are especially sensitive to changes in water quality, ...
Freshwater connectivity can transport environmental DNA through the landscape
A new paper published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B used environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding to analyze fish ...
The recovery of European freshwater biodiversity stops, urgent action needed
Freshwater ecosystems hold significant significance in the context of global biodiversity. These water bodies provide habitat for numerous plant and ...
Scientists create 3D models of freshwater mussels to help save them from extinction
Scientists and imaging specialists have teamed up to help save one of the world’s most endangered groups of animals: freshwater ...
Freshwater management techniques benefit both inland and coastal wetlands stressed by climate change
Climates are changing in wetland ecosystems around the world. A research collaboration between the U.S. Geological Survey and Clayton State ...
Saltwater or freshwater? Difference is large for the climate when we flood low lying areas
Many countries consider or have already planned to convert low lying farmland into wetlands and thereby save CO2 emissions. The idea ...
Study shows ancient Alaskans were freshwater fishers
A scientific team led by University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers has discovered the earliest-known evidence of freshwater fishing by ancient ...
A machine learning approach to freshwater analysis
From protecting biodiversity to ensuring the safety of drinking water, the biochemical makeup of rivers and streams around the United ...
Scientists describe carbon cycle in a subglacial freshwater lake in Antarctica for first time
TAMPA, Fla. (May 1, 2023) – Subglacial lakes that never see the light of day are among the least accessible frontiers of ...
Microplastics limit energy production in tiny freshwater species
Microplastic pollution reduces energy production in a microscopic creature found in freshwater worldwide, new research shows. Credit: Dr Ben Makin ...
Ecological improvement of freshwater ecosystems benefits fish and people
Biodiversity is declining rapidly. Many conservation actions focus on single species. An alternative approach is to comprehensively improve ecological processes ...
Keep on flowing: the importance of freshwater corridors in the Amazon
The Amazon rainforest and basin are crucial for the balance of the Earth's environmental systems that enable life as we ...
EWG study: Eating one freshwater fish equals a month of drinking ‘forever chemicals’ water
WASHINGTON – A new study by Environmental Working Group scientists finds that consumption of just a single serving of freshwater ...
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Fungus from Arrakis: New species named after Dune’s giant worms
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Null results research now published by major behavioral medicine journal
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New chemistry can extract virgin-grade materials from wind turbine blades in one process
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Scientists discover rare 6-planet system that moves in strange synchrony
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Acer i-Seed: the first eco-friendly fluorescent artificial seed for monitoring soil temperature by using drones
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Durable plastic pollution easily, cleanly degrades with new catalyst