Watersheds, which catch precipitation and channel it to streams and lakes, are highly vulnerable to pollution. Programs to protect freshwater habitats include planning, stewardship, education ...

As seawater creeps further into coastlines, salt threatens to pollute the freshwater reserves that people depend on. But this brine isn’t just coming from the ocean: New research shows freshwater ...

One of the most damaging types of marine plastic pollution is abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear – commonly called “ghost gear.” Ghost gear is the most deadly form of marine plastic debris.

Human activities are threatening the health of the world's oceans. More than 80 percent of marine pollution comes from land-based activities. From coral bleaching to sea level rise, entire marine ...

Biodiversity in England's Rivers Improved as Metal Pollution Reduced Feb. 19, 2025 — An improvement in freshwater biodiversity ... emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake pads ...

Typically, “dilution is the solution of pollution,” Kaushal ... on methods to determine the types of hazards, probability, salt exposure and vulnerability a freshwater ecosystem may face.