Freshwater aquariums are typically home to fish like tetras, guppies, and cichlids, while saltwater aquariums are home to ...

Freshwater ecosystems, though they occupy less than 1% of Earth’s surface, are incredibly rich in biodiversity. They provide habitats for more than 10% of all known species, making them critical to ...

A new study published in Nature on Wednesday finds that nearly 25 percent of freshwater fauna—including species of fish, dragonflies, damselflies, crabs, crayfish and shrimp—are “threatened ...

The first-ever multi-taxon global freshwater fauna assessment for The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has identified Western Ghats as a key location with greatest abundance of threatened ...

Freshwater systems and their associated biodiversity are among the most threatened ecosystems globally. The greatest threats to freshwater fishes are the introduction and spread of non-native species, ...

For far too long, the decline in the biodiversity of our rivers and lakes has been out of sight and out of mind. As a freshwater ecologist I have long felt frustrated as conservation and research is ...

Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of Earth’s surface, but are vital for life on this planet. New research reveals that damage to these environments is pushing freshwater animals to the edge of ...

Conservation actions have been implemented worldwide to mitigate severe river biodiversity loss. This Review summarizes these conservation actions, qualitatively assesses their outcomes, and ...

Warning: Mercury in Maine freshwater fish may harm the babies of pregnant and nursing mothers, and young children. It's hard to believe that fish that looks, smells, and tastes fine may not be safe to ...

A quarter of the total freshwater fauna, like fish and invertebrates, is facing the “threat with extinction”, the first-ever global health assessment of them has found. The assessment concluded that ...