Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of Earth but support 10% of all species. Nearly a quarter of these species face ...

Nearly a quarter of freshwater species face extinction due to habitat destruction, pollution, and water overuse.

Most species don’t have just one threat putting them at risk of extinction, but many threats acting together. View on ...

Freshwater ecosystems across the world are in distress. As scientists better comprehend the extent to which lakes, ponds, rivers and marshlands—and the animal and plant life they support—are suffering ...

Freshwater environments cover about 1% of Earth's surface while accounting for more than 10% of known species. Like many ...

The research reveals 35% of wetlands vanished between 1970-2015, with 65% of remaining habitats under significant threat.

Freshwater ecology is the study of all aspects of the ecology of terrestrial aquatic systems, including rivers, lakes and ponds. It includes the community ecology of these ecosystems, as well as ...

Although freshwater habitats cover less than 1 percent of the Earth's surface, they support 10 percent of known animal species.

Salt pollution from road deicing salts threatens freshwater ecosystems and urban green infrastructure. New research on salt-tolerant plants like cattails highlights their potential role in mitigating ...

Beavers play a crucial role in enhancing ecosystem resilience to climate change. Their dam-building activities create ...

HCL Group, a leading global conglomerate, and UpLink, the World Economic Forum’s early-stage innovation initiative, have ...

The researchers examined around 23,500 species of dragonflies, fish, crabs and other animals that depend exclusively on freshwater ecosystems. They found that 24 per cent were at risk of ...