A tale of two rivers: Colorado's Ocean Journey dives into different waters

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This article discusses the manner in which the Ocean Journey Aquarium allows visitors to learn about the roles of the Colorado and Kampar Rivers in habitat and species conservation. Topics include ecosystem education, living displays, and species diversity.

Services, Appreciation, Study and teaching, Stream conservation, Stream ecology, Colorado River (North America), Aquariums, Marine parks and reserves, Marine parks, Public aquariums, Wild and scenic rivers

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Aliens: exotic species are invading North America's lakes, rivers, and streams

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Issues concerning the dangerous effects of invasive species that may arrive from the waters of one part of the world, such as the Baltic Sea, into the waters of another, such as the Great Lakes, are examined. Topics include how species can be transported in the ballast water of international ships, how fishhook fleas have destroyed the sport of fishing in New York's Finger Lakes, the $123 bil in annual damages invasive species such as zebra mussels cause, and the need to prevent invasion and protect native species.

North America, Analysis, Lakes, Great Lakes (North America), Invasive species, Introduced species

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Mission possible? Cleaning up mercury pollution

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Environmental damage caused by mercury pollutants in the United States and efforts to tackle it are discussed.

Mercury, Mercury poisoning

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