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New Regenerating Flatworm Species 'Dugesia Punensis' Discovered In Pune
Planarians are aquatic flatworms, renowned for their extraordinary regenerative capabilities.
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Freshwater Species Face A Crisis, A Quarter Are On The Brink Of Extinction: Study
The research reveals 35% of wetlands vanished between 1970-2015, with 65% of remaining habitats under significant threat.
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PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
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SWOT Satellite Reveals Key Insights on Ohio River Basin Lakes and Reservoirs
The SWOT satellite, a joint NASA-CNES mission, has provided new insights into the Ohio River Basin’s lakes, reservoirs, and water movement. Observations show water level changes between 1,600 feet and 330 feet, offering hydrologists critical insights into river discharge and freshwater availability. The SWOT satellite captures comprehensive water...
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Global Freshwater Levels Decline Since 2014, NASA-German Satellites Reveal
Data from NASA and German satellites reveal Earth's freshwater levels declined significantly after May 2014, with storage remaining persistently low. Research attributes this to global warming, major droughts, and human activity such as irrigation. The trend raises concerns over water stress, food security, and long-term environmental stability.
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Rivers Worldwide Are Running Dry - Here's Why And What We Can Do About It
Rivers around the world have been drying up recently. The Loire in France broke records in mid-August for its low water levels, while photos circulating online show the mighty Danube, Rhine, Yangtze and Colorado rivers all but reduced to trickles.
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World's Largest Freshwater Fish Caught In Cambodia's Mekong River
Cambodian villagers on the Mekong River have caught what researchers say is the world's biggest freshwater fish ever recorded, a stingray that weighed in at 300kg (661 lb) and took around a dozen men to haul to shore.
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NASA Satellites Reveal Freshwater Decline In India
India is among the places where overuse of water resources has caused a serious decline in the availability of freshwater, a first-of-its-kind study that used an array of NASA satellite observations of Earth, has found.
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New Species Of Turtle Found In Papua New Guinea
A new species of freshwater turtle has been discovered in Papua New Guinea, one of a group which would have been present for the full geological formation of its main Pacific island, researchers said.
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As Planet Warms, The World's Lakes Are Heating Up Even Faster
Lakes around the world are growing rapidly warmer, according to a new scientific study that warns of potential consequences ranging from depleted fisheries to harmful algae blooms that kill fish and contaminate water supplies for cities large and small.
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Singapore Bans Freshwater Fish From Ready-to-Eat Dishes
The ministry said all retail food establishments that wish to sell ready-to-eat raw fish dishes are to use only saltwater fish intended for raw consumption.
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Canada's Water: A Paradox of Pollution and Waste
In Canada, a country with vast reserves of freshwater, the precious resource should reasonably be expected to be pristine and practically free to consumers.
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Dolphin found dead near Ghaziabad
A freshwater dolphin was found dead on the banks of the Ganges river here, officials said on Monday.
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New Regenerating Flatworm Species 'Dugesia Punensis' Discovered In Pune
Planarians are aquatic flatworms, renowned for their extraordinary regenerative capabilities.
-
Freshwater Species Face A Crisis, A Quarter Are On The Brink Of Extinction: Study
The research reveals 35% of wetlands vanished between 1970-2015, with 65% of remaining habitats under significant threat.
-
PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
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SWOT Satellite Reveals Key Insights on Ohio River Basin Lakes and Reservoirs
The SWOT satellite, a joint NASA-CNES mission, has provided new insights into the Ohio River Basin’s lakes, reservoirs, and water movement. Observations show water level changes between 1,600 feet and 330 feet, offering hydrologists critical insights into river discharge and freshwater availability. The SWOT satellite captures comprehensive water...
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Global Freshwater Levels Decline Since 2014, NASA-German Satellites Reveal
Data from NASA and German satellites reveal Earth's freshwater levels declined significantly after May 2014, with storage remaining persistently low. Research attributes this to global warming, major droughts, and human activity such as irrigation. The trend raises concerns over water stress, food security, and long-term environmental stability.
-
Rivers Worldwide Are Running Dry - Here's Why And What We Can Do About It
Rivers around the world have been drying up recently. The Loire in France broke records in mid-August for its low water levels, while photos circulating online show the mighty Danube, Rhine, Yangtze and Colorado rivers all but reduced to trickles.
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World's Largest Freshwater Fish Caught In Cambodia's Mekong River
Cambodian villagers on the Mekong River have caught what researchers say is the world's biggest freshwater fish ever recorded, a stingray that weighed in at 300kg (661 lb) and took around a dozen men to haul to shore.
-
NASA Satellites Reveal Freshwater Decline In India
India is among the places where overuse of water resources has caused a serious decline in the availability of freshwater, a first-of-its-kind study that used an array of NASA satellite observations of Earth, has found.
-
New Species Of Turtle Found In Papua New Guinea
A new species of freshwater turtle has been discovered in Papua New Guinea, one of a group which would have been present for the full geological formation of its main Pacific island, researchers said.
-
As Planet Warms, The World's Lakes Are Heating Up Even Faster
Lakes around the world are growing rapidly warmer, according to a new scientific study that warns of potential consequences ranging from depleted fisheries to harmful algae blooms that kill fish and contaminate water supplies for cities large and small.
-
Singapore Bans Freshwater Fish From Ready-to-Eat Dishes
The ministry said all retail food establishments that wish to sell ready-to-eat raw fish dishes are to use only saltwater fish intended for raw consumption.
-
Canada's Water: A Paradox of Pollution and Waste
In Canada, a country with vast reserves of freshwater, the precious resource should reasonably be expected to be pristine and practically free to consumers.
-
Dolphin found dead near Ghaziabad
A freshwater dolphin was found dead on the banks of the Ganges river here, officials said on Monday.
