The nitrogen (N) cycle is one of the most important nutrient cycles in river systems, and it
plays an important role in maintaining biogeochemical balance and global climate stability …

Metal pollution poses a significant threat to ecological security and human health. Current
research on the causes, sources and distribution of metal pollution in the Yangtze River …

Metal pollution in lakes threatens the ecological environment and human health. When
environmental conditions change, heavy metals (HMs) in lake sediments can cause …

River floodplains are sites of extremely high environmental and ecological value due to high
biodiversity. Floodplain lakes (FPLs) are essential parts of complex floodplain ecosystems' …

Despite the large number of ponds scattered across the landscape, there is still insufficient
recognition of their functioning. This would require the development of methods for …

Riverine floodplains are highly productive habitats that often act as nurseries for fish but are
threatened by flow regulation. The Fitzroy River in northern Australia is facing development …

Aquatic ecosystems are often subject to degradation due to various environmental stressors.
The accumulation of an organic sediment layer causes shallowing, algal blooms, and …

Inland surface waters are abundant in the tundra and boreal forests in North America,
essential to environments and human societies but vulnerable to climate changes. These …

Artificial waterways are characterized by dams and locks that slow water flow. Such
conditions can influence the environment of freshwater organisms, including the …

Plankton is an integral part of wetland biodiversity and plays a vital role in the functioning of
wetlands. Diversity patterns of plankton in wetlands and factors structuring its community …