Research Summary: Sequencing Lifeforms in Lake Vostok Ice Cores
Lake Vostok is the largest of nearly 400 subglacial lakes that have been found in Antarctica, at least some of which are connected by subglacial rivers and streams. As the[…]
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Research Summary: Lake Ontario Phosphorus Loading
Tributary phosphorus (P) loading was estimated for 145 Canadian and American streams entering Lake Ontario and was compared with historical P loads of the Niagara River. The 145 Lake Ontario[…]
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Research Summary: Lake Erie’s Ecological History as Recorded by Phytoplankton
Lake Erie’s water quality has fluctuated since European settlement due to cultural eutrophication and the effects of invasive species. Our attempts to understand the cause-and-effect linkages between observed ecosystem changes[…]
Research Summary: Human Influences on Nitrogen Removal in Lakes
Human activities have increased the availability of reactive nitrogen in many ecosystems, leading to negative impacts on human health, biodiversity, and water quality. Freshwater ecosystems, including lakes, streams, and wetlands,[…]
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