Wetlands, rivers, lakes, and coastal estuaries are all aquatic ecosystems—critical elements of Earth’s dynamic processes and essential to human economies and health. Wetlands connect land and ...

Furthermore, as transitional areas, wetlands can possess characteristics of both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems while also possessing characteristics unique unto themselves. Despite the ...

Hurricanes can be incredibly damaging to aquatic ecosystems. As a storm "grows larger and more potent, it can generate waves as high as 18.3 meters (60 feet), tossing and mixing warmer surface ...

Eutrophication is a leading cause of impairment of many freshwater and coastal marine ecosystems in the world ... also associated with major changes in aquatic community structure.

Responsible fishing practices protect our aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity in seas, lakes and rivers. As fishing grows in popularity, anglers must follow ethical guidelines to minimise their ...