River

Troubled waters: Low Apalachicola River flow may hurt gulf fisheries

The Florida State researchers found that in years with low river flow, the concentration of phytoplankton — the microscopic plant-like organisms that feed…

Researchers Predict Large 2009 Gulf of Mexico 'Dead Zone' Chesapeake Bay's Oxygen-starved Zone Likely to Shrink

University of Michigan aquatic ecologist Donald Scavia and his colleagues say this year's Gulf of Mexico “dead zone” could be one of the largest on record,…

Mercury in Mackenzie River delta dramatically higher than previously believed

Researcher Jennifer Graydon analyzed water in the Mackenzie River as it flowed north into the Beaufort Sea. She collected samples for three months and…

Ecologists identify birds struck in Hudson River crash as migratory Canada geese

Using forensic data from feather remains, scientists have identified the birds that caused the Jan. 15 airline crash into the Hudson River as migratory Canada…

Scientists Urge Global Action to Preserve Water Supplies for Billions Worldwide

Melting glaciers, weakening monsoon rains, less mountain snowpack and other effects of a warmer climate will lead to significant disruptions in the supply of…

River delta areas can provide clue to environmental changes

Thomas Bianchi, a professor in the Department of Oceanography who specializes in estuarine and marine systems, and colleague Mead Allison of the University of…

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