Scientists have been shocked to find sharks appearing in freshwater rivers—far from their usual ocean habitats! But how is ...

An improvement in freshwater biodiversity in England's rivers was linked to reductions in pollution of zinc and copper, largely due to the decline of coal burning and heavy industry, say researchers.

Residents of the Ottawa Valley, as well as visitors, appreciate the majestic Ottawa River as a large component of what makes ...

Thankfully, emissions of the pollutants that cause acid rain have plummeted since the 1970s - by 98% for sulphur dioxide and ...

Water is one of the most essential elements for the survival of all beings. However, there are some nations that do not have ...

Freshwater ecology is the study of all aspects of the ecology of terrestrial aquatic systems, including rivers, lakes and ponds. It includes the community ecology of these ecosystems, as well as ...

Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trust has begun legal proceedings in the High Court over freshwater rights in Wairoa. The trust is requesting a legal declaration that the beds of significant rivers and lakes ...

The species was found everywhere from the headwaters of the Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers in the Australian Alps all the way down to Wellington in South Australia. For thousands of years ...