Not much attention is paid to plankton because these creatures are usually hidden from sight. They are mostly microscopic in ...

There are quite a few things that pose a threat to the ecosystem, and deforestation might be one of the worst offenders. Here ...

The aquatic ecosystem restoration project at Harlan County Lake is expected to be complete in April 2025. RELATED STORIES. August 8, 2024 Army announces groundbreaking for cost-effective ...

The nearshore zone, and associated benthic zone, is a uniquely sensitive part of the lake ecosystem, sitting at the interface between terrestrial and aquatic landscapes. Anything coming off the ...

This two-part blog post is adapted from a presentation held in December 2024. Presenters and authors: Kevin Gauthier and Chuck Williams. Kevin Gauthier: “I'm a research technician for WyACT’s Aquatics ...

Zooplankton are an often-overlooked indicator of an aquatic ecosystem's health and resilience. These tiny animals drift in the water currents and feed on tiny plants and algae called phytoplankton.

The study revealed the ecological influence of something that’s hard to examine in the field: time. Ecologists often rely on static species counts when assessing an ecosystem, said Megan Lee, a ...

It takes just one boat carrying an invasive to add another pristine lake to the list of infested water bodies.

An invasive species of fish that can live out of water has been found lurking in Canada, experts warn. The Department of ...

image: A boat travels down the Chicago River, an urban ecosystem in the heart of Chicago. view more . Credit: Shedd Aquarium. A new study published in Knowledge and Management of Aquatic ...