Researchers warn that if this trend continues, entire species could disappear, leading to the collapse of ecosystems. A new ...

Traditional biodiversity monitoring methods, such as direct observations and morphological classifications, often fall short ...

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

Although the alarming decline of some mussel species could be due to invasive species, it could also be just a 'natural state ...

Each year, cities, states and individuals spread millions of tons of road salt, which can leach into nearby freshwater ...

A study finds 24% of freshwater species, including crabs, dragonflies and fishes, face extinction due to habitat loss, ...

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 ...

Freshwater ecosystems comprise less than 1 percent of the Earth's surface but are home to 10 percent of all known animal species. These habitats include rivers, lakes and wetlands that support ...

Shoals of the species are overgrazing algae and planktivorous animals that form the basis of the aquatic food chain, depleting freshwater ecosystems and impacting shrimp and other aquaculture ...

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