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This year is likely to be one of the hottest on record for the Earth, according to federal estimates. That could mean trouble for South Carolinas estuary-dwelling species.

Rising levels of sodium and chloride can harm all species, and threaten humans. Part 2 of a series.

What’s being lost are the "nice, normal, average years when lakes thaw right about when they used to," fisheries scientist Zach Feiner said.

Walleye are one of the most sought-after species in freshwater sportfishing, a delicacy on Midwestern menus and a critically important part of the culture of ma

Walleye are one of the most sought-after species in freshwater sportfishing, a delicacy on Midwestern menus and a critically important part of the culture of ma

Methane was emitted throughout the warm months. When water was stratified (a layer of warm water sitting on top of cold waters), methane built up and led to overall higher emissions than when water was mixed by wind or sudden cooling.

Though human-made ponds both sequester and release greenhouse gases, when added up, they may be net emitters, according to two related studies by Cornell University researchers.

The new paradigm of coastal wetlands

There was this “No Wetlands, No Seafood” bumper sticker on the back of a Subaru station wagon sitting in the Walmart parking lot. It had the typical dark blue background and plain white letters we all have become accustomed to. This one differed in that it was only one of 50 plastered all over the

A global study found dangerously low levels of dissolved oxygen in rivers around the world. The true prevalence of hypoxia is probably even higher.