Search results for aquatic ecology

Environment Feb 3, 2026

Microplastics behave differently in aquatic environments depending on whether they are fragments or fibers

Researchers led by Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1357 Microplastics at the University of Bayreuth have overturned a common scientific assumption in a new study: Microplastic particles do not all exhibit similar transport ...

Environment Feb 1, 2026

Plastic pollution promotes hazardous water conditions, new study finds

Dangerous concentrations of algae such as "red tides" have been consistently emerging in locations around the world. A region in Southern Australia is experiencing a nine-month toxic algae bloom that spans thousands of miles ...

Ecology Jan 31, 2026

New robotic sampler aims to transform monitoring of aquatic ecosystems

Invasive species, pathogens, and parasites can have serious ecological consequences for aquatic ecosystems and also put human health and economies at risk. Early detection of these biological threats is vital for mitigating ...

Social Sciences Jan 29, 2026

What ice-fishing competitions reveal about human decision-making

Whether gathering berries, hunting, or fishing, humans searching for food make decisions not only based on personal experience but also by observing others. In a large-scale field study, an international team of researchers ...

Ecology Jan 26, 2026

Manganese helps reduce agricultural nitrogen pollution in air, water

Nitrogen pollution is a serious concern for the agriculture industry. Agricultural fertilizers contain nitrogen, an essential nutrient for plant health. However, these fertilizers also produce nitrogen runoff, which occurs ...

Ecology Jan 26, 2026

'Shark-repellent' method could reform fisheries by curbing bycatch

For decades, sharks have been the unintended victims of longline fisheries aimed at tuna and swordfish. Rising accidental catches have contributed to population declines and created serious challenges for both conservation ...

Plants & Animals Jan 23, 2026

Q&A: The present and future of the ecosystem reflected in marine life

An animal ecologist researching large marine animals such as whales and dolphins, Assistant Professor Iwata Takashi of the Graduate School of Maritime Sciences has performed surveys in oceans across the world. By using a ...

Ecology Jan 21, 2026

Researcher finds way to predict whirling disease with almost no data

A study led by a University of Calgary researcher has come up with an AI-based early detection system for river-borne pathogens—including whirling disease in trout and salmon.

Plants & Animals Jan 15, 2026

Canada is losing track of salmon health as climate and industrial threats mount

Canada is failing in a decades-old pledge to monitor the health of Pacific salmon, according to new research from Simon Fraser University.

Environment Jan 13, 2026

AI uncovers risks in chemical safety tests for aquatic life

The bioconcentration factor shows the concentration of chemical substances in fish as compared to the surrounding water. It is the standard measure for determining the bioaccumulation of chemicals in the environment.

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