While accounting for only 3% of the Earth's surface, lakes and ponds are vital habitats, and provide essential resources for a wide range of species, including humans. What is the status of these ...

However, aquatic plants can also cause problems in ponds. The main problem is when too many plants choke out a pond and make it difficult to use (e.g. fish, swim) and even difficult for fish to swim ...

"Garden ponds might provide important stepping stones, connecting other aquatic habitats in the landscape. Also, participants may become more conscious of environmental issues and their role in ...

The cornerstone of artificial ponds and reservoirs is the dam. This structure impounds water, manages discharge and can even ...

Stormwater management ponds (SWMPs ... flood mitigation and water storage. As availability of freshwater habitats may be limited in urban areas, wildlife such as birds, fish, insects and ...

An expanding body of research shows that while beavers can cause property damage, they also have positive impacts on the ...

Western pond turtles exclusively forage and feed in the water. Turtles cannot swallow air, so all their food must be swallowed in the water. THREATS: Both species face similar threats, primarily due ...

Using an outdoor experimental setup of artificial ponds (mesocosms), the researchers simulated fragmentation by terminating the movement of water and organisms between habitats in half of the pond ...