Freshwater ecosystems—rivers, lakes, ponds, wetlands and their artificial counterparts—harbour a disproportionate share of global biodiversity despite covering less than 1 per cent of Earth’s surface.

Freshwater ecosystems in Canada and around the world are under siege. Lakes, rivers, ponds and wetlands face many environmental threats, but one that is changing them most rapidly is the spread of ...

Freshwater ecosystems, including rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, play a critical role in sustaining biodiversity, regulating biogeochemical cycles, and ...

Biodiversity is declining rapidly. Many conservation actions focus on single species. An alternative approach is to comprehensively improve ecological processes and habitats, thereby supporting entire ...

Releasing pet goldfish into local waters causes extensive ecological damage. These fish grow large, stir up sediment, consume prey, and outcompete native species. Water quality degrades, and aquatic ...

A recent report from the international conservation NGO WWF argues that freshwater ecosystems are too valuable to go overlooked as new conservation policies are created. Freshwater underpins global ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Cape Cod Commission has unveiled a new draft plan aimed at supporting the health of Cape Cod’s many freshwater ponds and lakes ...

Freshwater ecosystems around the world are becoming saltier and saltier. Many human-driven factors contribute to freshwater salinization, including: irrigation, oil extraction, potash mining, and road ...

Releasing an unwanted pet goldfish into a local pond or lake might feel like a kind, harmless gesture, but a new experimental ...