(Photo: Aerial Associates Photography, Inc. by Zachary Haslick) Algae holds a valuable position in telling us about the health of a freshwater supply as well as the communities depending on it. For Lake Monroe, a reservoir just southeast of Bloomington, Indiana, and the city’s primary drinking water source, phytoplankton can serve as an early… Read more »
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We Need to Restore Mangrove Forests. How Can We Do It Effectively?
Mangroves are a type of coastal forest ecosystem that provides a multitude of ecosystem services, ranging from protecting coastlines from storm damage to acting as habitats for commercially valuable fish species. These ecosystems also help fight climate change. Ecosystem services provided by mangroves were estimated to be over $180 billion worldwide. Despite these benefits, mangroves… Read more »