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Underwater robot is targeting invasive lionfish.

Climate Change Is Driving a Global Shift in Where Species Can Survive

In the past 100 years, the planet has warmed in the range of 10 times faster than it did on average over the past 5,000. In response, thousands of species are traveling poleward, climbing to higher elevations, and diving deeper into the seas, seeking their preferred environmental conditions. This great migration is challenging traditional ideas

Published in Resources, Water Quality & Pollution

Tagged under: biodiversity, climate change, conservation biology, ecosystem change, environmental change, invasive species risk, native species, shifting species ranges, species migration, warming temperatures

Aquatic Invasive eurasian watermilfoil, is an aquatic plant that forms dense mats of vegetation on the water’s surface.

Phosphorus Loss From Farm Soil Can Harm Wetlands and Water Quality

Phosphorus-enriched soil is very much essential for agricultural purposes. But the current alarming fact is, this nutrient is increasingly being lost from soils all around the world. This mineral is one of the vital factors for the world’s food production and there isn’t an unlimited supply of this from the soil. Phosphorus in the soil

Published in Resources, Water Quality & Pollution

Tagged under: agricultural runoff, aquatic ecosystems, eutrophication, fertilizer runoff, nutrient pollution, phosphorus, phosphorus loss, soil erosion, water quality, wetlands

Living Shorelines Help Protect Coasts From Hurricane Storm Surge and Erosion

In September, 2020, as Hurricane Sally battered Florida’s panhandle with a deluge of rain and high winds, some locals said their living shorelines were their best defense against the area’s storm surge. Instead of a hardened seawall aimed at protecting shores from erosion, living shorelines use vegetation and other natural elements like oyster shells to

Published in Lake & Waterway Management, Resources

Tagged under: coastal resilience, coastal vegetation, erosion control, estuaries, Florida, hurricane protection, Hurricane Sally, living shorelines, nature-based solutions, oyster shells, shoreline restoration, storm surge

Aquatic Weed Harvester Winterization Checklist and Maintenance Tips

Like any piece of equipment, following a proper maintenance schedule can greatly extend the life and efficiency of the machine. Proper maintenance also includes winterizing your harvester before storing it for the winter. It is also the ideal time to do any major repairs (engine, pump, leaky motors or rams, cutting head, etc) so that