Nearly a quarter of freshwater species face extinction due to habitat destruction, pollution, and water overuse.

A new study reveals nearly a quarter of the world’s freshwater species are at risk of extinction. The research, published Wednesday, Jan. 8, in the journal Nature, analyzes more than 23,000 species of ...

The most extensive global assessment of freshwater animals to date has revealed that a quarter of all freshwater animal species on the IUCN Red List are threatened with extinction. The study found ...

Freshwater ecosystems, though they occupy less than 1% of Earth’s surface, are incredibly rich in biodiversity. They provide habitats for more than 10% of all known species, making them critical to ...

Nearly 23,000 freshwater species studied are facing a multitude of threats. Nearly a quarter of the world's freshwater species are at risk of extinction, according to new research. A detailed ...

As the authors of the new study point out, freshwaters support more than 10% of all known species, including about a third of vertebrates and half of fishes, while covering less than one percent of ...

Freshwater ecosystems, covering less than 1% of Earth's surface, support over 10% of known species. An assessment of over 23,000 species found 24% threatened with extinction.

Freshwater ecosystems are among the most vital on Earth, but they’re also some of the most endangered. Covering less than 1% of the planet’s surface, they support 10% of all known species and ...

FLAGSTAFF, AZ (AZFamily) — A first-of-its-kind study has an alarming conclusion: a quarter of all freshwater fish species could go extinct because of pollution and climate change. Northern ...