Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs aren't just scenic parts of our landscape—they're also vital engines for life on Earth. These inland waters "breathe" oxygen, just like we do. But a new study ...

Humans are having a highly detrimental impact on biodiversity worldwide. Not only is the number of species declining, but the composition of species communities is also changing. This is one of the ...

Beyond the loss of species, the researchers also documented considerable shifts in the types of species that persist under ...

Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs aren't just scenic parts of our landscape—they're also vital engines for life on Earth. These inland waters ...

2 min read Freshwater ecosystems are essential for human survival, providing the majority of people's drinking water. The ecosystems are home to more than 40 percent of the world's fish species.

Since the mid-1900s, humans have been exerting an ever-increasing impact on the global nitrogen ... can lead to increased acidification in freshwater ecosystems. Nitrogen is arguably the most ...

The study revealed sudden algae spikes often go unnoticed, making climate effects harder to track. Researchers said their ...

Researchers advocate integrated, systemic strategies to mitigate the impacts of multiple stressors on freshwater ecosystems. More information: Peiyu Zhang et al, Multiple Stressors Simplify ...

The list of freshwater and marine organisms that ... lab animals at levels some governments consider safe for humans. Studying the impacts of marine microplastics on human health is challenging ...