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#Freshwater #Fish #Biodiversity Changes Before and After the #Indrapuri Dam Construction in the Bihar Region
Khatoon, Sharma et al
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#science #biology

Colour plate of range of Hemiptera in and out of water from Sketches of British Insects, London, Groombridge, 1888; Image of young woman in formal Edwardian dress; text quote.

Before #freshwater #bioacoustics - Dr. Kathleen Carpenter @aberuni.bsky.social @biomcgill.bsky.social seemed to be contemplating the idea in her textbook? - Life in Inland Waters (1928) - for @wildaudiojack.bsky.social

#FridayFlashback #envhist #womeninscience #historyofscience #insects #Notonecta

#Daphnia #limnology #plankton #freshwater #hostmicrobiota #hostmicrobe #microbialecology #symbiosis #microbeinteractions #hostmicrobeecology @microbiomevif.bsky.social #holobiont #SymbioSky #MicroSky #microbiomesky #Microbiology @hostmicrobelit.bsky.social

The de novo transcriptome of the freshwater copepod Cyclops abyssorum tatricus reveals high-elevation adaptation In the aquatic food web of most lake habitats, zooplankton, like copepods, occupy an intermediate trophic position, feeding on microbes and acting as prey for a variety of invertebrates and vertebrates1. As they live in lakes with a wide range of physicochemical and optical characteristics, these species are subject to a range of environmental stressors. Copepods depend on phenotypic plasticity to adjust to this environmental variation by altering their biochemistry, physiology, behavior, or life history2 on short- or long-term timescales3. The biochemical and physiological processes underlying such plastic alterations may be linked to differential gene expression patterns, including RNA transcription, translation to polypeptides, and post-translational modification4. In harsh habitats like alpine lakes, vulnerable to environmental change5, plankton species must cope with oligotrophic conditions, low temperatures, and severe seasonal variations, thus, phenotypic adjustments are crucial. Recent studies have shown that copepods from alpine lakes rely on a variety of behavioral and physiological strategies to adapt to changes in environmental conditions6. In the last decade, advances in high-throughput sequencing have enabled the time-efficient analysis of genomes and transcriptomes, and RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) has become a crucial tool in physiological research7. Comparative transcriptomic techniques have been successfully used to link physiological defense mechanisms...

The de novo transcriptome of the freshwater copepod Cyclops abyssorum tatricus reveals high-elevation adaptation
->Nature | More on "Copepod adaptation to high elevation" at BigEarthData.ai | #Freshwater

Wade into wetlands! Our new look newsletter picks 10 Talking Points from the world of #wetlands last month.

Snapshot of stories and reports from the Pantanal to the Philippines, report on proven benefits of #freshwater restoration & another on how to fund it

Enjoy!

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America's Deadliest Lake Is Also Home To The World's Largest Freshwater Sand Dunes There is something alluring about vast bodies of water and the way they shimmer in sunlight and stretch endlessly toward the horizon. They promise peace, freedom, adventure, and the kind of clarity only nature can offer. Most travelers often arrive drawn to that serenity, hoping to unplug and be swept away by the awe-inspiring beauty of the landscape. As nature reminds us time and time again, beauty can be deceiving. Beneath the placid surface of some of the most beautiful lakes in America lies a reality shaped by power, unpredictability, and sometimes danger. Proving the latter, Lake Lanier in Georgia has claimed the lives of over 700 people over the years, even earning the reputation as one of the most haunted destinations in America. Aside from the mentioned lake in northern Georgia, there's another single lake that offers staggering beauty and sobering danger. Lake Michigan. Here, nature’s duality is on full display as tourists enjoy climbing, hiking, photographing, and pausing in awe of its scale. In this destination, a sunny afternoon can turn treacherous without warning. Understanding this place means respecting it for its breathtaking views and the unseen forces that shape it. Here’s an exploration of America’s deadliest lake...

America's Deadliest Lake Is Also Home To The World's Largest Freshwater Sand Dunes
->TheTravel | More on "Deadly lakes and natural dangers" at BigEarthData.ai | #Freshwater

My new book, PONDS: An Illustrated Guide.
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🧪🌿🌎🐡🪶 #wildlife #scicomm #sciviz #wildlifeart #illustration #scientificillustration #natureart #visualscicomm #sciviz #scicomm #freshwater #ponds #lakes

Scientists discover potentially huge freshwater reservoir hidden beneath Great Salt Lake Scientists have discovered a freshwater reservoir beneath Utah's Great Salt Lake that could span the entire area of the lake and beyond, a new study shows. The reservoir extends up to 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) deep beneath specific spots in the lake's eastern margin, where strange, reed-covered mounds have sprouted from dried-up surfaces in recent years. If future studies can confirm that the reservoir is as large as the preliminary results suggest, its fresh water could help to restore the lake bed in places where it is cracking and creating toxic dust, the researchers said. "When I first realized that we found this, I was very excited," study lead author Michael Zhdanov, director of the Consortium for Electromagnetic Modeling and Inversion and a distinguished professor of geology and geophysics at the University of Utah, told Live Science. "I think it's very important." Article continues below Researchers have suspected a source of fresh water beneath Great Salt Lake for years, thanks to the appearance of mysterious mounds choked with common reeds, or phragmites, on a dried up patch in the lake's southeast corner. Phragmites need abundant fresh water to grow, prompting researchers to think groundwater must be rising beneath the dry...

Scientists discover potentially huge freshwater reservoir hidden beneath Great Salt Lake
->Live Science | More on "Freshwater reservoir beneath Great Salt Lake" at BigEarthData.ai | #Freshwater #Science

LTER-Bulgaria turns 20! Join us for an international conference on long-term #ecosystem #research, Oct 14-16 in Varna, Bulgaria. Terrestrial, #freshwater, #coastal & #socio-ecological system research is welcome.

Abstracts will open soon so stay tuned for updates!

More details here 👇
@elter-ri.eu

IOB's latest in issue:

#Freshwater #Fish #Biodiversity Changes Before and After the Indrapuri Dam Construction in the Bihar Region

Khatoon ,

Jaiswal ,

Sharma

doi.org/10.1093/iob/...

#science #ecology

The silent crisis of freshwater fish warns of the collapse of rivers and river systems The rivers of the world are undergoing a profound transformation that affects their biodiversity. Furthermore, freshwater fish show alarming signs of decline. Consequently, an international study warns of a 81% decline in their populations since 1970. Therefore, global alerts are being raised. Likewise, this phenomenon reflects the deterioration of aquatic ecosystems. Thus, it evidences the increasing pressure of human activity. On the other hand, the situation impacts both nature and communities. Consequently, it is a environmental and social crisis. Extraordinary migrations at risk Among the most emblematic species is the golden catfish. Additionally, it travels up to 11,000 kilometers between the Andes and the Amazon. However, its cycle depends on connected and healthy rivers. Therefore, any alteration affects its survival. At the same time, these fish undertake daily and seasonal migrations, which help sustain key ecological processes, although their adaptive capacity is being overwhelmed, causing the natural balance to weaken. A decline driven by human activity The pollution of rivers and lakes is one of the main factors of this environmental problem, as it reduces the quality of the water. Consequently, many species not only lose their habitats, but their populations are also affected, as they drastically decrease. Likewise, overfishing...

The silent crisis of freshwater fish warns of the collapse of rivers and river systems
->Noticias Ambientales | More on "Freshwater fish population collapse crisis" at BigEarthData.ai | #Collapse #Fish #Freshwater #River

A 55 gallon aquarium filled with plants and decorations. In the center, a piece of driftwood. An albino plecostomus is attached in center of the front glass. The tank is densely planted with green and pink aquatic plants, with rocks and small decorative structures on both sides. Green gravel covers the bottom, and bubbles rise in the water.

Hemulen is front and center today.
#Aquarium #TropicalFish #Freshwater #Plecostomus

Falklands, Freshwater Project for the Islands community, farming and MPC A Freshwater Project for the Falkland Islands funded by UK’s Darwin Plus program plus Falklands’ Government and led by SAERI, South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute in partnership with UK’s Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) has been working intensely in the terrestrial ecosystems of the archipelago, given its sensitivity in land use and climate change. This 2-year project recognizes these challenges, and given farming is the very fabric of the FI community, a growing desire exists for data driven solutions to facilitate innovation and sustainable land management and climate change adaptation. This means bringing together existing data and data tools plus harnessing technological solutions. The high-level research aims are to: a) Use freely available Landsat and Sentinel satellite imagery to assess past (last 30 y) and present freshwater dynamics (surface water extent and soil moisture (e.g. Normalized Difference Moisture Index, Soil Water Index), and b) Model future scenarios of freshwater dynamics using a number of data-driven gridded models. According to a SAERI report, freshwater is essential to life in the Falkland Islands, supporting farming, wildlife, and the wider environment. In recent years, however, many local communities have noticed ongoing drying and are increasingly concerned about changes in freshwater availability. The...

Falklands, Freshwater Project for the Islands community, farming and MPC
->MercoPress | More on "Falklands freshwater research climate adaptation" at BigEarthData.ai | #Farming #Island #Freshwater

Catfish is a dust cloud

Catfish on the bottom

Lost fishing lines with lead weight, tiny lure with large hook and a feeder basket.

Meeting a #catfish during a #diving is always a treat. Especially when scootering, the chances of seeing one is higher regardless the sound of the scooters. #freshwater #fish
This one is about a meter long.
We also cleanup lost fishing lines, when we see it.

Say Hello 👋🏻 to my hungry little friends, 24 weeks old tomorrow hatched Sunday 12th October. #SpottedCongo #pufferfish #captivebred #tetraodonschoutedeni #freshwater #breeder #fyp #unitedkingdom

Scientists Just Discovered a Hidden Freshwater World Beneath the Great Salt Lake Scientists found extensive freshwater beneath the Great Salt Lake, offering new insights into groundwater flow and potential environmental solutions. A new study is shedding light on what could be a vast underground freshwater reservoir beneath the Great Salt Lake. Researchers used airborne electromagnetic (AEM) surveys to image geologic structures below Farmington Bay and Antelope Island along the lake’s southeastern shore. Geophysicists at the University of Utah analyzed the data and found that freshwater saturates sediments beneath the lake’s highly salty surface at depths of 3 to 4 kilometers (about 1.9 to 2.5 miles, or 10,000 to 13,000 feet). The helicopter-based survey followed earlier observations of freshwater rising under pressure at several locations on the exposed lakebed in Farmington Bay, forming unusual mounds covered in dense phragmites reeds. According to lead author Michael Zhdanov, the study is the first to show that AEM methods can detect freshwater beneath the thin, conductive saltwater layer at the lake’s surface. His team also mapped how far the freshwater extends beneath Farmington Bay and estimated the depth of water-saturated sediments by identifying the underlying basement structure. Mapping Depth, Volume, and Extent “We were able to answer the question of how deep this potential reservoir is...

Scientists Just Discovered a Hidden Freshwater World Beneath the Great Salt Lake
->SciTechDaily | More on "Freshwater reservoir beneath Great Salt Lake" at BigEarthData.ai | #Freshwater #Science