|
|
Aquatic EcosystemsArchive of news articles on external web sites. For mongabay-specific articles, please see http://www.mongabay.com/xml-list.html
href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - 14 Feb 2010 Kenai Peninsula OnlineHe said that while most people seem to be getting the message about how dangerous the fish are to the Peninsula's aquatic ecosystems, the easiest battle the ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - 14 Feb 2010 Water WorldMiller, who has a biology background specializing in aquatic ecosystems, spent much of his career managing federal fish hatcheries in North and South Dakota ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Feb 10, 2010 7thSpace Interactive (press release)Despite the enormous importance of diatoms in aquatic ecosystems and their broad industrial potential, little is known about their life cycle control. ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Jan 25, 2010 Kansas State CollegianAccording to the society's Web site, its mission is to “improve the conservation and sustainibility of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems. ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Feb 2, 2010 CO2 Science Magazine...while in a subsequent review of 22 aquatic ecosystems, Cyr and Pace (1993) found that the herbivore biomass of watery habitats also increases in ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Feb 8, 2010 MarketWatch..."Green Compact" with the Natural Heritage Institute (NHI), a leading global environmental organization committed to protecting aquatic ecosystems. ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Jan 21, 2010 BusinessNorth.comJohnson will manage the center's research programs which included Aquatic Ecosystems, Forest Ecosystems, Land/Water Interface, and Environmental Chemistry. ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Feb 7, 2010 Arizona Daily SunAnd, with even more understanding of aquatic ecosystems and their technological savvy, they want to go back to the duck pond when the ice melts. href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Feb 1, 2010 PR Newswire (press release)Restoration of significant aquatic ecosystems, such as the Florida Everglades, the California Bay-Delta, and the Louisiana coast. ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Jan 24, 2010 Kansas City infoZine...impact they are having on our native mussels and aquatic ecosystems,� said Robyn Thorson Pacific Regional Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service. ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Feb 1, 2010 Mongabay.com...adding that, "unimpeded herbivory is a powerful ecological 'force' that can have profound consequences to terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Jan 21, 2010 Ethiopian ReviewAmong this group, Karlodinium veneficum is a small (∼8–12 μm) phytoplankton, common in coastal aquatic ecosystems. It has a mixed nutritional mode, ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Jan 27, 2010 The Topsail AdvertiserWe had an opportunity to meet with Amy, our “water gal expert� from Aquatic Ecosystems as she was passing through the area. And just when we thought nothing ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Jan 28, 2010 Circle of Blue WaterNews...so that there's adequate groundwater available to sustain the aquatic ecosystems like wetlands and streams that require shallow groundwater,� he said. ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Feb 5, 2010 South Washington County BulletinThe presence of salt in aquatic ecosystems also releases toxic metals from sediment into the water column and impairs distribution and cycling of oxygen and ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Feb 13, 2010 San Francisco ExaminerBut if they become established within Tahoe or elsewhere in the area, they could massively disrupt aquatic ecosystems. One federal study says a mussel ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Feb 3, 2010 U.S. EPA.gov (press release)...efficient treatment of wastewater in Puerto Rico is vital to the health of Commonwealth's nearly 4 million residents and invaluable aquatic ecosystems. ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Jan 27, 2010 The Newark AdvocatePlastic bags often end up as litter sullying up the landscape and finding their way into the ocean, where they foul up aquatic ecosystems and kill hundreds ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Jan 22, 2010 New WestAs a consequence, aquatic ecosystems are fragmented, destroying fisheries, degrading riparian areas (water withdrawals affects water available for ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Feb 3, 2010 Nanotechnology News (press release)NSERC's Hydronet is a national research network designed to promote sustainable hydropower and healthy aquatic ecosystems. This network is led by biologist ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Feb 2, 2010 NatGeo News Watch (blog)...international wetlands, where countries make a formal agreement for joint protection and management of shared aquatic ecosystems and their resources. ... href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return false;" - Jan 27, 2010 Manchester HippoPressThese efforts will also benefit other native stream-dwelling species — brook trout serve as an indicator of healthy aquatic ecosystems. ... SREL researcher's work honored - 05 Aug 2009 Augusta ChronicleAccurate estimates of aquatic snake populations are critical as the roles snakes play in aquatic ecosystems are assessed and studied. Ag Progress Days: Exhibits to show water issues in Pa. - 05 Aug 2009 Farm and Dairy...“An excess of nutrients can boost aquatic plant growth and disrupt the gentle balance of aquatic ecosystems,� Swistock said. Water sector needs new technologies - 05 Aug 2009 Business Daily AfricaThe key elements are various functions performed by aquatic ecosystems. Integrated hydro-economic models aim to capture the complexity of interaction Bob Battalio appointed to ASBPS National Board - 05 Aug 2009 Dredging News Online...and estuarine processes, mapping of coastal hazards and designs restoration of natural aquatic ecosystems including beaches and coastal wetlands. Groups appeal clearcutting decision on Oregon's Tillamook and ... - Jul 31, 2009 OregonLive.com...such as general climate warming, altered patterns of precipitation, rising sea level, and significant disruptions of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Researchers to study impact of nanomaterials on aquatic ecosystems - Jul 27, 2009 Laboratory Products NewsEdmonton, AB - A team of Canadian scientists and engineers, led by the University of Alberta and the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Florida Tour Spotlights Invasive Plants in the Everglades - Jul 27, 2009 PR Web (press release)Lawrence, KS (PRWEB) July 27, 2009 -- During a recent fact-finding tour of aquatic ecosystems in southern Florida, officials from the US Environmental FACULTY POSITIONS IN CONSERVATION ECOLOGY - Jul 29, 2009 Nature.com (subscription)One position is likely to focus on terrestrial ecosystems; the other on aquatic ecosystems. Both of these new positions are expected to contribute to the Tree planting important for aquatic ecosystems says Niwa research - Jul 12, 2009 Gisborne HeraldThe new research also shows aquatic ecosystems flowing through sheep and beef farms recover quicker than those flowing through dairy farms because that Senate Approves More than $111 Million for Illinois Projects - Jul 30, 2009 eNews Park ForestSpecial language directing the Army Corps of Engineers to give priority funding consideration to restore aquatic ecosystems in Fulton County's Emiquon Sick Fish May Get Sicker Due To Climate Change And Other Stresses - Aug 3, 2009 Science Daily (press release)...a problem that threatens to increase in the future with climate change and other stresses on aquatic ecosystems, according to a noted US Geological Time for Peace in the Flathead River Valley - Aug 4, 2009 WildsightThe US Department of the Interior reported in 2008 the Flathead "hosts one of the most diverse and unique native aquatic ecosystems throughout North America Turkey book, plant guide provide new management tools - Aug 2, 2009 al.com..."Aquatic plants are also critical in other aquatic ecosystems around the state." According to the US Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force, invasive plants Global warming may be causing animals to shrink - Jul 20, 2009 Mongabay.comThe reasons for the shift towards smaller body size in aquatic ecosystems is still unclear. The earlier sheep study suggested that shorter and milder Modest fisheries reduction could protect vast coastal ecosystems - Jul 24, 2009 innovations reportTo that end, it promotes multidisciplinary study of aquatic ecosystems and broad-based collaboration with maritime communities, government, NGOs and other Truth about triclosan - Aug 3, 2009 Examiner.comIt may destroy the balance in aquatic ecosystems. Researchers at the University of Minnesota found that when triclosan in water was exposed to sunlight, Urban Water Ecology At The ESA Annual Meeting - Aug 4, 2009 Pollution Online (press release) (press release)...research results that guide efforts to balance an increasingly urbanized society with the need to conserve and protect water and aquatic ecosystems. Zoological Society of London Reports "Vultures of Our River ... - Jul 26, 2009 Zoo and Aquarium Visitor News...freshwater crabs play a vital role in the recycling of animal and plant remains that helps maintain the long-term health of tropical aquatic ecosystems. Water Webs: Connecting Spiders, Residents In The Southwest - Jul 17, 2009 Science Daily (press release)In addition to examining the water ties that bind inhabitants of terrestrial systems, Sabo and his students also examine aquatic ecosystems and the effects Global warming: Seattle area swelters under highest temps in 118 ... - Jul 30, 2009 Examiner.comAquatic ecosystems that protect salmon and steelhead will continue to degrade. Studies from the White House climate report suggest that approximately News, music, movies, events & restaurants in Santa Cruz ... - Jul 16, 2009 Metro Santa CruzAs biologists will attest, if you want to measure the health of aquatic ecosystems, you need to measure fish. As salmon begin to go extinct, Freshwater fish at the top of the food chain evolve more slowly - Jul 28, 2009 EurekAlert (press release)As these fishes became top predators in aquatic ecosystems, natural selection put the breaks on evolution, say researchers. A highly sought-after game fish, Take Only Photographs, Leave Only CatholesHow to green your ... - Jul 28, 2009 SlateAnglers can introduce non-native organisms into aquatic ecosystems via their unwashed boots, boats, and tackle. (The Lantern can't think of anything half as Ontario environment minister comments on Invasive species centre ... - Jul 21, 2009 Sault StarPlants and pets imported for use in aquariums or water gardens and released in lakes and rivers damage aquatic ecosystems. Moving a boat from one waterbody Maier and Smythe receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowship awards - Jul 21, 2009 OHSU NewsHer graduate work seeks to uncover links between aquatic ecosystems and human health. Maier is one of only eight biological oceanography students receiving CSPA, Stockton Settle Sewage Spill Lawsuit - Jul 29, 2009 Bay Area Indymedia...the purpose of conserving, restoring, and enhancing the state's water quality and fishery resources and their aquatic ecosystems and riparian habitats. Zebra Mussels and Round Goby: a dangerous combination - Jul 15, 2009 Midnorth MonitorIt's amazing to study the mechanisms that keep each species under control in our aquatic ecosystems. Nature is so complex, yet fish, plants, crustaceans, Get Outdoors: Events calendar - Jul 9, 2009 Tampa Bay NewspapersDrive NE Explore the south canoe trail of Weedon Island Preserve and get a rare look at the aquatic ecosystems that make west- central Florida special. Sweet and green: Many sweeteners extract a high environmental price - Jul 28, 2009 Daily CameraChemical pesticides and fertilizers wash into rivers and streams, affecting aquatic ecosystems. Inefficient irrigation systems leave water standing in Life on the edge -- shorelines are vital - Jul 18, 2009 Orillia Packet & TimesMany species of wildlife depend on the continuation of healthy aquatic ecosystems, especially the rich yet fragile shoreline area. Environmental lawyers, pollution watchdog urge scrapping of coal ... - Jul 29, 2009 Business Mirror...of cancer and diseases of the heart, lung, liver, stomach and other organs and can seriously harm aquatic ecosystems and wildlife near disposal sites. Hot, Dry Summers Can Be Hard On Agriculture - Jul 19, 2009 Tyler Morning Telegraph...blackland prairie habitat, mammalogy, rangeland, prescribed burning, aquatic ecosystems, entomolgy, archaeology, and urban wildlife systems. Water and the future of Canada's natural resource sectors - Jul 19, 2009 Hill Times (subscription)If aquatic ecosystems are to be supported, a greater understanding of the appropriate "allocation for ecosystems" is needed to inform water use decisions by Smokers have rights, Butt ... - Jul 30, 2009 [here]...where the toxic chemicals which the cigarette filter was designed to trap leak out into aquatic ecosystems, threatening water quality and aquatic life. $46.1 million obtained for flood projects - Jul 17, 2009 In-ForumThe Fargo-Moorhead Upstream Study receives $200000 to explore ways to reduce flood stages and possibly restore aquatic ecosystems to the Red River Basin $59m to look after Barangaroo - Jul 24, 2009 Brisbane Times...contaminated groundwater at the site was now "likely to be migrating from the site to Darling Harbour and could ultimately affect aquatic ecosystems". Joint effort on algal biofuel - Jul 24, 2009 New Zealand HeraldTheir work will target global demand for clean water, reduction of nitrogen and phosphates which have seriously degraded aquatic ecosystems, and renewable Protectionists Dismayed by Washington's New Industrial Stormwater ... - Jul 22, 2009 Environment News ServiceProtecting our aquatic ecosystems requires limiting the amount of heavy metals scrap yards, logging operations, and other industries can discharge in their GBHS' French participates in science symposium - Jul 22, 2009 Gulf Breeze NewsTeachers learn the basic principles of ecology in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, methods for applying this knowledge to lesson plans and ways to Protect forest from pets with just a leash and bag - Jul 22, 2009 Durham News...or natural drainages, adding high levels of nutrients and bacteria to local waterways, where it can pollute drinking water and harm aquatic ecosystems. Bristol Zoo Staff In a Rush to Relocate and Save Rare Crayfish - Jul 20, 2009 Zoo and Aquarium Visitor NewsThe rare white-clawed crayfish is the UK's largest freshwater invertebrate and plays a vital role in aquatic ecosystems. But the species faces extinction EDUCATION BRIEFS - Jul 14, 2009 Macon TelegraphTeachers learn the basic principles of ecology in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, methods for applying this knowledge to lesson plans and ways to Can Mushrooms Save the World? - Jul 30, 2009 Scitizen.comIn both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, mycelium plays a vital role in the decay of plant matter, and it contributes to the organic component of soil US EPA Report Finds That Global Climate Change Will Harm Regional ... - Jul 30, 2009 Linex Legal (subscription)The GCRP evaluates the potential consequences of climate change and climate variability for air and water quality, aquatic ecosystems, and human health. Crawdad crazy - Jul 16, 2009 News-Leader.comNot only do these fascinating, colorful and crusty invertebrate critters play an important part in Missouri's diverse aquatic ecosystems -- they also make Event to protect the river - Jul 14, 2009 Post-BulletinParticipants will learn about the variety of macro invertebrates that can indicate the health of aquatic ecosystems. The seminar is intended for adults and Landfill opponents make voices heard - Jul 27, 2009 The Barrie ExaminerMuter is with Georgian Bay Forever, a registered charity that undertakes Georgian Bay research and education projects with a focus on aquatic ecosystems. Barangaroo in jobs binge despite escalating costs - Jul 26, 2009 Architecture and Design...the contaminated groundwater at the site was "likely to be migrating from the site to Darling Harbour and could ultimately affect aquatic ecosystems". Senate panel passes bill directing priority funding go to Emiquon ... - Jul 10, 2009 Canton Daily LedgerProposed federal legislation includes special language directing the US Army Corps of Engineers to give priority funding to restore aquatic ecosystems at Green Community Calendar weekend events: July 10-12 - Jul 10, 2009 Creative Loafing TampaThis trail offers a rare look at some of the aquatic ecosystems that make west-central Florida so special. Trained canoe guides lead you through mangrove Obama administration challenging strip mining practices - 25 Mar 2009 Louisville Courier-JournalEPA does not believe that the corps is requiring the mining company to do enough to offset the permanent damage it would cause to aquatic ecosystems, Fight Swells Over Kissimmee River Water - 25 Mar 2009 Central Florida News 13|According to the Orlando Sentinel, the South Florida Water Management District concluded last month that aquatic ecosystems along the river in Highlands and Vast scatters of coral reefs discovered along Balochistan coastal belt - 25 Mar 2009 Daily TimesCoral reefs are supposed to be the most beautiful of all aquatic ecosystems and they attract large numbers of marine animals and fish as they produce living ‘Dodging fur seals’ lead to photo competition win - 25 Mar 2009 Scoop.co.nz (press release)The aquatic ecosystems category: Shane Wasik from Mount Maunganui, with his picture ‘natural camouflage’ – a flounder disguised on the seafloor. 'A better federal response' two decades after historic oil spill ... - Mar 24, 2009 NewsdayThe spill killed sea life, water mammals and birds as it nearly destroyed one of the most-pristine -- and delicate -- aquatic ecosystems on the planet. Aquatic animals emit powerful greenhouse gas - Mar 2, 2009 Mongabay.comThey suggest two methods to curb these emissions of nitrous oxide: reducing nitrate pollution in aquatic ecosystems and removing excess bottom and deposit Nutrient-Powered Evolution - Mar 11, 2009 Scientific AmericanAgricultural fertilizers often drain into aquatic ecosystems and spur a frenzy of growth. Eventually the growth peaks and crashes as oxygen is consumed Feral fish pearl cichlids invades Swan River - Mar 23, 2009 NEWS.com.au...highlights the major problems, costs and environmental impacts that can occur when people dispose of exotic species into our aquatic ecosystems. Jackson to address Sierra Club - Mar 24, 2009 BlueRidgeNow.com...the subject of how the combustion of fossil fuels has impacted visibility and terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems in the southern Appalachian mountains. Biodiversity Found In Unexpected Regions: More Than 200 Plant ... - Mar 13, 2009 Science Daily (press release)These photosynthesising organisms are the primary producers, and form the foodstuff underpinning the entire ecological system in aquatic ecosystems. TNCC group takes tropical spring break trip for ecosystems study - Mar 9, 2009 Daily PressThe trip, part of the lab requirement for a course on tropical ecosystem ecology, focused on the study of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. House Approves Funding for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades - Mar 19, 2009 Environment News Service...significant investment now," said Johnson, "this could have dire consequences for human health, aquatic ecosystems, and our overall quality of life. Environmental cost of cocaine - Mar 22, 2009 guardian.co.ukCocaine labs use thousands of gallons of hot water, which is then dumped into rivers, causing temperature changes that can destroy aquatic ecosystems. Senate approves up to $5 million to fight guagga mussels - Mar 21, 2009 IdahoStatesman.com...kkreller@idahostatesman.com Fingernail-sized zebra and quagga mussels spread rapidly, clog machinery and water pipes and destroy aquatic ecosystems. Get Outdoors: Events calendar - Mar 19, 2009 Tampa Bay NewspapersExplore the south canoe trail of Weedon Island Preserve and get a rare look at the aquatic ecosystems that make west-central Florida special. Permanent Damage From Temporary Logging Roads - Mar 19, 2009 CounterPunchRoads are a chronic source of sedimentation, and a major impact on aquatic ecosystems. Roads fragment wildlife habitat. Roads are avoided by some sensitive Botany department of Panjab University to organize 2 day workshop - Mar 15, 2009 Punjab NewspaperMany of the invasive alien species, often threaten the health and integrity of our terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The ecological impacts of invasive EPA Poised to Address Use of Nano-Silver in Antimicrobial Products - Mar 23, 2009 Linex LegalICTA alleges that studies indicate that nanotechnology-based products may be harmful to beneficial bacteria, fish, and aquatic ecosystems. Conservation and Health Groups Petition Eight Southern and ... - Mar 11, 2009 Center for Biological Diversity (press release)Turtles are an important part of aquatic ecosystems, and this unsustainable trade needs to be stopped.� Wildlife exporters and dealers are commercially UNWANTED!REWARD for repelling members of the Invasive Species Gang ... - Mar 2, 2009 The Register-GuardBiologists fear that the proliferation of mud snails will damage aquatic ecosystems and, eventually, native fish populations. “They could be a threat to the Too many turtles caught, critics say - Mar 17, 2009 Kentucky.com..."Turtles are an important part of aquatic ecosystems, and this unsustainable trade needs to be stopped," said Jeff Miller, a conservation advocate with the Community Calendar - Mar 20, 2009 BlueRidgeNow.comProgram: How the combustion of fossil fuels has impacted visibility and terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Science and Nature Speaker Series - Mar 16, 2009 Cornwall Seaway NewsHis talk, “The effect of road salt on Adirondack Mountain lakes� will address the effects of winter runoff and road salt on aquatic ecosystems. MSI Plumbing of Clinton Urges You To Fix Leaking Pipe - Mar 15, 2009 Hunterdon County DemocratEfficient water use can have major environmental, public health, and economic benefits by helping to improve water quality, maintain aquatic ecosystems, Durbin's earmarks, Illinois lands $230 million - Mar 11, 2009 Chicago Daily HeraldEngineers to give priority funding consideration to restore aquatic ecosystems in Lake County’s Squaw Creek Watershed and Emiquon Preserve in Fulton County. Bass Brigade reeling in cadets for summer sessions - Mar 16, 2009 Jacksonville Daily ProgressThe Bass Brigade is designed to educate youth, ages 13 to 17, about aquatic ecosystems and natural resource management. “Bass Brigade is not your typical EPA scales back waste disposal survey - Mar 5, 2009 VIN News ServiceThe risk is unclear, but scientists are concerned that drug compounds could harm aquatic ecosystems and/or end up in drinking water. Queen’s Biology Professor Wins Prestigious 3M Fellowship - 2009-03-16 - Mar 16, 2009 exduco.netPaleolimnologists are lake scientists who study the effects of human and natural impacts on aquatic ecosystems using the information contained in lake Company News: SAB Ltd water measures help global reduction targets - Mar 17, 2009 FoodBizDaily.com (press release)...by investing in projects that clear alien invasive vegetation, which in turn releases equivalent volumes of water back into natural aquatic ecosystems. Container liners reduce ground pollution - Mar 12, 2009 Creamer Media's Engineering NewsIn addition to upholding best practice and preventing corrosive materials from destroying aquatic ecosystems, Hydrex assists development organisations Scientists claim water levels will rise much faster than expected - Mar 10, 2009 TG Daily...flood and drought damages occur� as climate change affects “water supply reliability, flood risk, health, agriculture, energy and aquatic ecosystems. Enviros urge EPA to regulate coal ash - Mar 3, 2009 Charleston GazetteThe same study showed that both impoundments and landfills threaten to overwhelm aquatic ecosystems with toxic levels of other heavy metals. Teacher's secret: Energy and love - Mar 7, 2009 CharlotteObserver.comDeoselin Amezquita (second from right) and Giordian Sanchez while they conduct an experiment on a pollutant's effect on aquatic ecosystems. KID'S ART COMPETITION TO HELP SAVE SHARKS - Mar 19, 2009 Community Newswire...said: "Today's children and young adults are environmentally conscious and eager to get involved in protecting the aquatic ecosystems. Our troubled country: science, human resistance and constraints - Mar 10, 2009 Examiner.comPimentel added, “More than 99 percent of all our food comes from the land and less than 1 percent from the oceans and other aquatic ecosystems. EPA slams mine water discharge - Mar 2, 2009 Stock and Land...limits for water discharges that will protect all relevant downstream water uses including the protection of drinking water and aquatic ecosystems. Springtime Science in St. Louis - Mar 9, 2009 The CurrentLikens' work focuses on the ecology of forest and aquatic ecosystems. His research has teased out important links between land-use practices and ecosystem Geoscientists Set to Gather and Discuss Water Resources, Climate ... - Mar 18, 2009 AZoCleantech...diverse issues ranging from water quality and the demand for groundwater resources to watershed habitat restoration and managing aquatic ecosystems. Blue Horizon Organic Vice President Tim Redmond Elected Chairman ... - Mar 16, 2009 Earthtimes (press release)...tripolyphosphates, preservatives, artificial colorings and more, all part of its mission to help protect the health and supply of aquatic ecosystems. Water quality report: H'berg protected river is not Cape's cleanest - Mar 12, 2009 Helderberg.com...chemical, biological and aesthetic properties of water that determine its fitness for a variety of uses and for the protection of aquatic ecosystems. City won't push for federal funds - Mar 10, 2009 Sault StarStudies indicate that the city's location, combined with existing research facilities in the areas of forestry, pest control and aquatic ecosystems, City council continues push for federal funding - Mar 7, 2009 Sault StarStudies indicate that the city's location, combined with existing research facilities in the areas of forestry, pest control and aquatic ecosystems, Explore your blue backyard - Mar 5, 2009 Manning River TimesAward and is currently the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) research leader of aquatic ecosystems at the Port Stephens Fisheries Centre. Monsanto 0 Austria and Hungary 2 - Mar 3, 2009 Naturalchoices.co.ukPeer reviewed research has demonstrated negative effects on non-target organisms, on soil health and on aquatic ecosystems in rivers. The potential cost of invasive mussels to Idaho taxpayers: $91 million - 21 Feb 2009 IdahoStatesman.com,They reproduce and spread rapidly, clogging machinery and water pipes and destroying aquatic ecosystems. Once established, they're nearly impossible to N. Idaho lawmaker urges fight against mussels - 21 Feb 2009 IdahoStatesman.com,The mussels reproduce and spread rapidly, clogging machinery and water pipes and destroying aquatic ecosystems. Once the mussels become established, Researchers call for nitrogen and phosphorus reductions to combat ... - Feb 19, 2009 Eureka! Science News,..."If the overall goal of nutrient reduction programs is to reestablish balanced aquatic ecosystems, research tells us to focus pollution reductions efforts Invasion of aquatic aliens - Feb 17, 2009 Rexburg Standard Journal,...the mussels have choked the intakes of hydropower waterworks, damaged boat motors, ruined beaches and even destroyed aquatic ecosystems. Increasing Climatic Variability - Feb 17, 2009 CO2 Science Magazine,...of myriads of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and (2) propel them to higher levels of activity in the brave new world of our CO2-enriched future. Patashnik: Think about the water you use - Feb 15, 2009 Yale Daily News,These structures impact aquatic ecosystems by changing river flows and shapes, sometimes drastically. They also pose obstacles to fish migration. Ruppia planted in Caloosahatchee to restore aquatic habitat - Feb 8, 2009 The News-Press,...the Caloosahatchee used to be clear and clean and supported extensive grass beds - grasses are an important part of many aquatic ecosystems because they Reducing Nitrate Discharge To Downstream Ecosystems - Jan 31, 2009 Science Daily (press release)...developed a process for denitrifying nitrate-laden runoff in subsurface drains before the runoff reaches sensitive aquatic ecosystems downstream. India's Waterways A Toxic Stew of Pharmaceutical Chemicals Dumped ... - Jan 25, 2009 Natural News.com,The chemicals being dumped into our environment by Big Pharma today may pollute our planet for hundreds of years, destroying aquatic ecosystems, New Regulation on Use of Water Resources - Feb 17, 2009 International Law Office,The bureau’s mission will be to set up and coordinate an information system for the collection of data on water resources, aquatic ecosystems and water uses Where humans see woody debris, wildlife sees habitat in streams - Feb 3, 2009 The Chesapeake Bay Journal,Woody debris plays many other roles in aquatic ecosystems. Wood in streams can alter water flow, creating deep pools that are quickly inhabited by certain EPA May Set Numeric Nutrient Standard for Florida Waterway - Feb 3, 2009 Wakulla.com,Grumbles said in his letter that Florida, with its unique and nationally-valuable aquatic ecosystems, such as coral reefs, faces serious challenges because Climate change affects biodiversity in inland waters - Feb 10, 2009 Environmental Expert (press release),...to predict the impacts of climate changes on the distributions of species without taking into account the other changes in the aquatic ecosystems. TestAmerica Extends Mercury Testing Services to Include Methyl Mercury - Feb 1, 2009 PR-CANADA.net (press release),Methyl mercury is produced by bacteria in mercury contaminated aquatic ecosystems and bio-accumulates in the food chain. Mercury concentrations in top Think Tank: New ideas for the 21st Century: GM foods: the case for ... - Feb 14, 2009 Times Online,Pig manure contains excessive levels of phosphorus, an element that destroys aquatic ecosystems when delivered in heavy doses. Noted Author Jared Diamond Predicts 49 Percent Chance of ... - Feb 19, 2009 The Westender,It is found in the animals, microbes, forests and aquatic ecosystems. Reality cannot be negotiated with, nor bargained with, nor put off. EPA and Florida DEP Working Together - Jan 29, 2009 Chipley Florida Online Newspaper - Foster Folly News,Excess nitrogen and phosphorus levels (nutrient pollution) in waterbodies can cause harm to aquatic ecosystems and threaten public health. Planning for long-term recovery for Victorian farms - Feb 11, 2009 Stock and Land,The fires have also impacted on some sites of high conservation value aquatic ecosystems and have burnt a range of forests, including wet and sclerophyll Wal-Mart's incoming CEO to expand environmental push - Jan 26, 2009 ReutersWal-Mart said phosphate compounds are a water pollutant that can damage aquatic ecosystems by stimulating the growth of algae, which depletes oxygen in the OCCA offers zebra mussel information - Jan 28, 2009 Oneonta Daily Star,...which addresses issues such as shoreline protection, fisheries, aquatic invaders, water quality and other issues vital to aquatic ecosystems. Google Earth Plumbs the Ocean Depths - Feb 2, 2009 MIT Technology Review,Furthermore, they can click on icons that describe aquatic ecosystems and watch, for example, videos of killer whales eating seals. Politicians Fail On Climate Change: Report - Feb 13, 2009 Westcoaster,He has won international awards for his research on aquatic ecosystems. The report highlights studies that suggest governments will have to rethink the idea A mission on the Amazon - Jan 30, 2009 Pahrump Valley Times,In addition, the Rio Negro Foundation has built research facilities used to conduct studies on the flora, fauna and aquatic ecosystems of the Rio Negro. Nanotech Development: You Can’t Please All of the People, All of ... - Feb 9, 2009 Lifeboat Foundation,It is also a good end to have healthy aquatic ecosystems today, and to have viable fisheries tomorrow, and future people to benefit from them. Queen’s Biology professor wins prestigious 3M Fellowship - Feb 6, 2009 Exchange Morning Post,Paleolimnologists are lake scientists who study the effects of human and natural impacts on aquatic ecosystems using the information contained in lake Athabasca water levels back to normal - Jan 27, 2009 Fort McMurray Today,...oilsands companies were directed to limit the amount of water they withdraw from the river to prevent stress on the aquatic ecosystems. Mill Creek wind farm decision released - Feb 17, 2009 Wellington City Council,These include conditions around proper treatment of sediment runoff, ongoing monitoring of water quality, aquatic ecosystems and sediment levels, Earth’s loss - Nov 13, 2008 Business Line,Pollution is another important cause of biodiversity loss, particularly in aquatic ecosystems. Excess nutrient loading is a result of the increasing use of Local teacher recognized for aquatic stewardship - Nov 10, 2008 YourHub.com,..."Aquatic ecosystems drive every biome on earth and provide the foundation for all life to live. It is imperative students understand this connection as we Microbiology professor examines climate change effects - Nov 9, 2008 Tennessee Journalist,Through labs, field studies and research projects, the group focuses on a variety of problems in microbiology within aquatic ecosystems, according to their Judge's decision could impact stocking of state-grown hatchery fish - Nov 11, 2008 San Diego Union Tribune,The court ruled in May 2007 that fish stocking has “significant environmental impacts� on “aquatic ecosystems� and “in particular, on native species of fish Court Considers Interim Measures to Protect California's Sensitive - Nov 11, 2008 Center for Biological Diversity (press release),The court ruled in May 2007 that fish stocking has “significant environmental impacts� on “aquatic ecosystems� and “in particular, on native species of fish Debate: Which is the world's most invaluable species? - Nov 14, 2008 Scenta.co.uk,They not only fuel aquatic ecosystems, but some release gases that can influence cloud formation and therefore global climate. But apart from how vital the Dam photos show Traveston impact - Nov 13, 2008 Sunshine Coast Daily,...will have to be relocated at enormous cost, as well as the loss of dairy farms, rural communities, wildlife corridors and aquatic ecosystems. State of Bay-Delta Science Book: Fact or Fiction? - Oct 27, 2008 American Chronicle,...(Chapter 6) Other areas of the book deal with Delta history, science, geophysics, water quality and supply, aquatic ecosystems, levees, climate change, North American Freshwater Fishes Fading into Extinction - Oct 23, 2008 NBC Sandiego.com,..."Human populations have greatly expanded in many of these watersheds, compounding negative impacts on aquatic ecosystems," said Howard Jelks, Dirty water keeps us poor - Oct 22, 2008 The Zimbabwean,The growing demands of the urban population, worsening water pollution, land degradation, the destruction of aquatic ecosystems and the proliferation of Money for Joint Water Study Dries Up - Oct 30, 2008 East Hampton Star,...was designed to look at standing water and groundwater as a whole, “on the South Fork in particular because of the concern for aquatic ecosystems. Local Stories by Local People - Oct 31, 2008 Santa Barbara Edhat,...we work on the water and in our communities to monitor local waterways, restore aquatic ecosystems, advocate for clean water, enforce environmental laws Volvo Ocean Race: Science at sea on Green Dragon - Nov 7, 2008 BYM News (press release),These materials often include non-native, nuisance, exotic species that can cause extensive ecological and economic damage to aquatic ecosystems. COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR HONORED WITH PRESTIGIOUS ... - Nov 6, 2008 Media Newswire (press release),...collaborations in landscape ecology, invasion biology, conservation biology and trophic linkages between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. NSF funds research at Illinois on sustainable biofuels infrastructure - Oct 27, 2008 Genetic Engineering News (press release),But Miscanthus may consume more water than corn, which could have impacts on water supplies and aquatic ecosystems. Transportation is another critical part Government eyes master plan addressing Cebu's water depletion - Nov 2, 2008 Balita.org,...will lower water table beyond the reach of wells. Excessive ground water drawdown will likewise harm terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, they added. (PNA) Idaho residents deserve better plan to stop exotic invaders - Oct 26, 2008 Bonner County Daily Bee,The law was intended to prevent the infestation of state waterways by exotic freshwater mussels that can destroy aquatic ecosystems, clog pipes and ruin [an error occurred while processing this directive] archives | news | XML / RSS feed | featured
|
MONGABAY.COM
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SOCIAL MEDIA
T-SHIRTS 
CALENDARS 
CANVAS BAGS 
|
|
Copyright mongabay 2009 |
