Collection of research summaries from expert lake scientists around the world.
As harmful algal blooms (HABs) appear across the world, scientists everywhere are dedicated to identifying the causes and impacts of HABs. Previous studies have already linked HABs with several human[…]
As microplastic pollution grows in frequency, alongside it is a rising tide of literature discussing and researching the subject—both in terms of impact and response to the climbing threat. Plastic[…]
Microplastic research in marine environments has grown in popularity, though studies in freshwater ecosystems are limited. Still, microplastics are becoming more common in freshwater lakes and rivers as a result[…]
Eutrophication and subsequent harmful algal blooms in large freshwater lakes like Lake Erie occur annually as a result of nutrient pollution from runoff as well as nutrient loading facilitated by[…]
Monitoring New Hampshire’s Aquatic Ecosystems: Continuous Data Collection in the Lamprey River WatershedJune 30, 2025
Research Brief: Evaluating the Efficacy of No-Wake Zone PoliciesJune 30, 2025
Research Brief: Measuring Lake Superior Evaporation with an Eddy Covariance System at Stannard Rock LighthouseJune 23, 2025
Wave-Powered Buoy Deployed in Puget SoundJune 23, 2025
Long-Term Monitoring in the Chautauqua Lake WatershedJune 18, 2025