This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: It's art. It's a wetland. And scientists hope it will save the state's lakes from blue-green algae.
Explore the diverse wetlands of India, from the Sundarbans to Chilika Lake, home to unique wildlife and vital ecosystems.
A particular wetland's function may change seasonally. During the growing season, in the summer and early fall, emergent and submerged aquatic plants (Table 1) take up large quantities of nutrients ...
Primary consumers from crustaceans, mollusks, and aquatic insect larvae to muskrats, geese, and deer rely on the abundance of algae, plants, and detritus for food. Wetlands also support a variety ...
A project backed by the Chilean government and UNEP is helping to revive the Cahuil wetland and kickstart economic growth.
Grand Lake St. Marys is showing signs of improvement, with microcystin toxin levels in 2024 significantly lower than the ...
The River Wye in Herefordshire has had excessive algae growth, often caused by high ... A new "phosphate credit" scheme to support the creation of new wetlands has also been approved.