Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of Earth's surface, but are vital for life on this planet. New research reveals that ...

Salt pollution in freshwater is a growing global concern. Excessive salt harms plants, degrades soil, and compromises water ...

Freshwater ecosystems, which include rivers, lakes, and wetlands, are vital for maintaining biodiversity and providing essential services to humans and wildlife. These ecosystems are home to a ...

Freshwater ecosystems are among the most vital on Earth, but they’re also some of the most endangered. Covering less than 1% ...

Salt pollution from road deicing salts threatens freshwater ecosystems and urban green infrastructure. Megan Rippy's research ...

Freshwater ecosystems, including streams, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, etc., support disproportionately abundant biodiversity. However, the population of freshwater species has declined more than ...

Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of Earth’s surface, yet they support 10% of all known species. A recent study published in the journal Nature warns that nearly a quarter of freshwater species ...

A study finds 24% of freshwater species, including crabs, dragonflies and fishes, face extinction due to habitat loss, ...

medicines from plants; as well as cultural and aesthetic values. Freshwater reeds are used for building houses in some areas. Freshwater ecosystems contribute $50 trillion in value annually by ...

Jan. 24, 2025 — Researchers use genomic data to study the decline in genetic diversity in the Amazon Basin, particularly in Brazil Nut trees. The research uses genomic data to understand this ...