Saltwater contamination in freshwater systems is on the rise
As seawater creeps further into coastlines, salt threatens to pollute the freshwater reserves that people depend on. But this ...
Youth are charting new freshwater futures by learning from the water on the water
The future of freshwater is increasingly in jeopardy across Canada and around the world. Lakes, rivers and wetlands face ...
EurekAlert!2d
Climate warming and heatwaves accelerate global lake deoxygenation, study reveals
Freshwater ecosystems require adequate oxygen levels to sustain aerobic life and maintain healthy biological communities. However, both long-term climate warming and the increasing frequency and ...
JSTOR Daily6y
Disrupted Seasonal Clockwork in the Population Dynamics of a Freshwater Copepod by Climate Warming
2493-2505 (13 pages) Life history responses are expected to accompany climate warming, yet little is known how long-term effects of climate and environmental change affect the seasonal dynamics of ...
The Independent20d
Melting Antarctic ice sheets are slowing Earth’s strongest ocean current: ‘There could be severe consequences’
Freshwater is less dense than saltwater ... ocean currents help to regulate the planet’s climate, transporting warm and cold water around the planet. They’re also critical for marine life ...
National Geographic news4y
Freshwater Threats
Freshwater habitats face a multitude of threats, but it's not too late to save these environments. 2 min read Freshwater ecosystems are essential for human survival, providing the majority of ...