Tag - Aquatic Ecosystems

Rising River Temperatures are Depleting Oxygen, Endangering Aquatic Ecosystems, Per a Recent Study

Credit: PixaobayA study led by Penn State reveals that rivers are experiencing more rapid warming and oxygen loss compared to oceans. The research, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, indicates that out of approximately 800 rivers studied, 87% showed warming trends, and 70% exhibited oxygen loss.According to the study, river systems, especially in...