CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — There are two bodies of water in New England that have sacred lotus, and one of them is Meshanticut Pond in Cranston. The problem? It’s an invasive aquatic plant. Rhode ...

Eutrophication is a leading cause of impairment of many freshwater and coastal marine ecosystems in the world. Why should we worry about eutrophication and how is this problem managed? Eutrophication ...

(Beyond Pesticides, May 6, 2025) A study in Ecology Letters finds “severe degradation of ecosystem functioning in the form of loss of organic matter consumption and dramatic shifts in primary ...

MICHIGAN, USA — An international analysis shows tremendous progress has been made to restore and protect the Great Lakes ecosystem, but challenges remain that could become detrimental if not tackled ...

World Aquatic Animal Day highlights a hidden crisis, as billions of aquatic animals face growing threats from human activity.

Freshwater will be an increasingly scarce resource as we head into spring and summer in Western Canada with implications for the livelihoods and economic prosperity of humans, and non-humans alike, in ...

Cocaine shark. I’m not talking about a budget horror movie but a peek into how our global drug habits have long-lasting consequences. Last year, a group of scientists took to the waters off the coast ...