Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of Earth but support 10% of all species. Nearly a quarter of these species face ...
Species in Lake Victoria, Lake Titicaca, Sri Lanka’s Wet Zone and the Western Ghats of India are particularly vulnerable to ...
Nearly a quarter of the world's freshwater species are at risk of extinction due to a multitude of threats, according to new ...
The study authors urge global environmental leaders to prioritize freshwater conservation. Immediate actions include reducing pollution, managing invasive species, and protecting water flows ...
The loss of freshwater habitats to agriculture and urban development, overharvesting, invasive species, pollution, dam construction and water extraction emerged as major threats to freshwater species.
Freshwater environments cover about 1% of Earth's surface while accounting for more than 10% of known species. Like many ...
and the spread of invasive species head on,” he added. IUCN’s report that was released in Dec. 2023 found that nearly 25 percent of freshwater fish are at risk of extinction and that a minimum ...