Ponds are hotspots of biodiversity and ecosystem functions. This study of 206 European ponds across multiple taxonomic groups finds that aquatic biodiversity greatly enhances pond ecosystem ...
The EU Nature Restoration Regulation adopted in 2024 establishes the restoration of ecosystem functions as an objective of stream restoration. But can conventional measures that focus primarily on ...
A global analysis of 281 streams found restoration helps species return, but key processes like nitrogen removal often look ...
As climate change, habitat loss, invasive species and overexploitation continue reshaping ecosystems worldwide, scientists ask: What makes ecosystems resilient ...
Newswise — Karst wetlands are globally significant ecosystems that regulate water, store carbon, and harbor rich biodiversity. However, the intricate vegetation composition and similar canopy spectra ...
Algae is a ubiquitous feature in waterways throughout the globe, including western North America. Slippery, green epilithic algae is a familiar sight on river rocks. Toxic blue-green ...
Species numbers alone do not fully capture how ecosystems are changing. In a global study, scientists analyzed long-term data from nearly 15,000 marine and freshwater fish communities. They found that ...
The metabolic theory of ecology and the role of body size in marine and freshwater ecosystems / James H. Brown, Andrew P. Allen and James F. Gillooly -- Body size and suspension feeding / Stuart ...