Submerged macrophytes are declining in many shallow lakes around the world, with more algae and free-floating plants taking their place. But an opposite trend is also emerging: water bodies with ...

Aquatic plants in lakes and rivers are important refuges for animals, bring oxygen into the water and remove nutrients. However, they are not universally popular: some people find them a nuisance when ...

This two-part blog post is adapted from a presentation held in December 2024. Presenters and authors: Sean Bertalot, student with Sarah Collins studying limnology and ecosystem ecology in Jackson Lake ...

Oxygen is a fundamental requirement of life, and the loss of oxygen in water, referred to as aquatic deoxygenation, is a threat to life at all levels. In fact, researchers describe how ongoing ...

Oxford, Jul 12 (The Conversation) Plants without roots, others that are carnivorous, some capable of flowering underwater… Aquatic plants have developed spectacular adaptations that challenge our ...

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Most people assume that wildfire harms aquatic ecosystems and fisheries. But such assumptions are being challenged by new research. There is no doubt that under some conditions, especially immediately ...

From underwater carnivorous plants to giant seaweeds that aren't actually plants at all, scientists say aquatic flora is full ...

Wisconsin's 15,000-plus lakes, including two Great Lakes, are understandably popular among fishermen, boaters, hunters and water sports enthusiasts. However, they also attract a less desirable group: ...