In the past, coelacanths lived in a variety of habitats including shallow seas, freshwater lakes and rivers, as well as deeper marine areas. Today, coelacanths are particularly tied to deep water ...

The World's Forgotten Fishes report is a celebration of freshwater fishes – and it’s a call to action too. Rivers, lakes and wetlands are among the most biodiverse places on earth. They cover less ...

Freshwater mussels are one of the most endangered groups of animals in the world — over 80 species are protected under the Endangered Species Act and >20 species have recently gone extinct. As such, ...

Despite the fact that Latin America and the Caribbean have the largest freshwater resources per capita, a third of the region's population is cut off from sustained access to drinking water.

A report has warned of a "catastrophic" decline in freshwater fish, with nearly a third threatened by extinction. Conservation groups said 80 species were known to have gone extinct, 16 in the ...

The giant freshwater stingray may be the world’s largest freshwater fish. It’s also cloaked in mystery. No one is sure how many giant stingrays are left, which habitats they prefer ...

Fresh water keeps us healthy in our bodies and minds. The water we rely on is also essential to an amazing array of animals and plants from the top to the bottom of the food web: fish, turtles, ...

This is a beginner's guide to the common groups of freshwater invertebrates found in Britain. It is designed to help you differentiate broad groups of common freshwater invertebrates, principally to ...

In the freshwater science and sustainability program, you'll join students who will tackle the regional, national, and global sustainability challenges of freshwater in the 21st century. You'll blend ...

Tonight will start clear but some clouds move in from the northwest later. It should be mainly dry but the odd shower or spot of rain cannot be ruled out. Skies will clear by dawn. Sunday Tomorrow ...