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Thousands of freshwater species are at risk of extinction, new report finds
Nearly a quarter of the world's freshwater species are at risk of extinction due to a multitude of threats, according to new research.
Study documents extinction threats to world's freshwater species
Freshwater environments cover about 1% of Earth's surface while accounting for more than 10% of known species. Like many marine and terrestrial ecosystems, however, they are in distress. A new study looking at some of the denizens of freshwater habitats offers a stark illustration of this biodiversity predicament.
Invasive species pose risk to Great Lakes, annual report says
On the wildlife side, experts say that one issue stands out as a particular area of concern for the near future — invasive species. Asian carp, also known as copi, have threatened the Great Lakes for decades. The fish have established populations in the Mississippi River, but have long posed threats to other bodies of water.
Quarter of freshwater species face extinction risk, research finds
Fish, shrimps and crabs threatened by pollution and land use changes, study involving over 1,000 scientists concludes
Quarter of Freshwater Animals Face Extinction, New Study Warns
Although freshwater habitats cover less than 1 percent of the Earth's surface, they support 10 percent of known animal species.
New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction
Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, according to new research published Wednesday. “Huge rivers like the Amazon can appear mighty,
Large number of freshwater animals could go extinct, new research reveals: ‘Many threats acting together’
Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, according to new research published Wednesday. “Huge rivers like the Amazon can appear mighty,
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UF scientists ask public to report invasive swamp eel species sightings in Florida
Anyone who spots this invasive species is urged to report it through the USGS’ Nonindigenous Aquatic Species website or the ...
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Invasive Species News
Jan. 6, 2025 — Computer models predict that hotter, drier conditions in North America will limit the growth of a fungus that normally curbs the spread of the spongy moth, an invasive species ...
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Where have all the species gone? Understanding climate change’s toll on nature
Hawaiʻi has been called ground zero for the loss of biodiversity – or a healthy mix of species, genetic heritage, and ecosystems. Of the nearly 1,300 species protected under the U.S. Endangered ...
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Nature's defense against the invasive spongy moth is fading
Hotter, drier North American climates will curtail the growth of a critical fungus used to keep the invasive spongy moth in ...
Climate change is accelerating forest defoliation by helping invasive species spread
Computer models predict that hotter, drier conditions in North America will limit the growth of a fungus that normally curbs the spread of the spongy moth, an invasive species that has caused millions ...
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Hurricane Helene may have swept a wave of invasive species into Georgia in 2024
A map from the U.S. Geological Survey shows that 222 possible non-native species had the potential to spread in Georgia and ...
Climate change is helping several resilient invasive plant species take root in Washington
Non-native plants are crowding out native ones in the Pacific Northwest and posing new challenges for the organizations that ...
Invasive tilapia species threaten Gulf of Carpentaria ecosystems
A new study led by Griffith University has tracked two invasive fish species—the Mozambique and spotted tilapia—and found ...
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Invasive perennials to keep out of your garden – 5 species to avoid and what to grow instead
However, some perennials are considered invasive, with aggressive growth habits helping particular species to outcompete ...