While driving around during the summer anywhere in the United States you will likely see some ponds and lakes covered with a green or blue substance. On close examination, what you will see are green mats of algae floating on the surface of the pond or lake. What is algae? Here are some facts about […]

When improving aquatic management, it is no secret that humans are highly dependent on the earth’s aquatic ecosystems. Protecting aquatic ecosystems is vital to our survival and we must do everything to protect this resource through aquatic management.  Four facts about aquatic ecosystems An aquatic ecosystem is an ecosystem in a body of water. Communities […]

Weedy and Invasive Aquatic Plants Biology is the study of all life or living matter while ecology is the branch of biology dealing with the relationships of organisms with their environment and with each other. Every living organism has a life cycle pattern that is synchronized to genetic and environmental cues.  With this understanding, it […]

The aquatic ecosystem comprised of freshwater habitats like lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, wetlands, and swamps is a vital resource for all forms of life. Aquatic ecosystems are inhabited by aquatic organisms, including animals, plants, and microbes, which depend on water for their food, shelter, reproduction, and all other life activities. Alien plant invaders are exotic […]