News tagged with aquatic species

Microorganism may provide key to combating giant salvinia throughout Louisiana

A team of researchers at Louisiana Tech University has found that a naturally occurring microorganism acts as a natural herbicide against giant salvinia.

Biology / Ecology

created Nov 19, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Songs raise awareness about aquatic invasive species

A new initiative at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is using music to raise public awareness about aquatic invasive species in the state.

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 06, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study: Range of pharmaceuticals in fish across US

(AP) -- Fish caught near wastewater treatment plants serving five major U.S. cities had residues of pharmaceuticals in them, including medicines used to treat high cholesterol, allergies, high blood pressure, bipolar disorder ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 25, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Lake Michigan fish populations threatened by decline of tiny creature

The quick decline of a tiny shrimp-like species, known scientifically as Diporeia, is related to the aggressive population growth of non-native quagga mussels in the Great Lakes, say NOAA scientists. As invasive mussel numbe ...

Biology /

created Feb 19, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0


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