In the 12 years since Dudgeon et al.(2006) reviewed major pressures on freshwater
ecosystems, the biodiversity crisis in the world's lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams and …

In many dry parts of the world, salinization of water resources threatens freshwater
biodiversity and the livelihood of people. However, ecological impact studies remain scarce …

Chapter 2, building on prior assessments, provides a global assessment of the observed
impacts and projected risks of climate change to terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems …

Freshwater ecosystems are among the most diverse and dynamic ecosystems on Earth. At
the same time, they are among the most threatened ecosystems but remain …

Dam construction comes with severe social, economic and ecological impacts. From an
ecological point of view, habitat types are altered and biodiversity is lost. Thus, to identify …

Little is known about the current state of freshwater biodiversity in Canada, one of the
countries with the greatest amount of surface waters in the world. To address this knowledge …

The fragmentation of free-flowing rivers (FFRs) through major infrastructure development
remains a pivotal threat to global freshwater biodiversity. More than 3400 large hydropower …

Freshwater megafauna, such as sturgeons, giant catfishes, river dolphins, hippopotami,
crocodylians, large turtles, and giant salamanders, have experienced severe population …

Species are disappearing at a rate comparable with previous mass extinctions. Freshwater
environments are being particularly affected, with biodiversity losses occurring much faster …

Concern for megafauna is increasing among scientists and non-scientists. Many studies
have emphasized that megafauna play prominent ecological roles and provide important …