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The Murray cod, Australia's largest freshwater predator that nearly vanished in the 1970s, is thriving again across the Murray-Darling Basin. Some rivers now have five times more cod than 30 years ago.
Scientists studying rivers in southern China just discovered a massive predator that had been hiding in plain sight for decades. The newly identified catfish can weigh over 220 pounds and represents one of the most primitive members of its family tree.
Scientists turned ancient stone jars in Laos into the world's oldest biological experiment, discovering how trees influence freshwater ecosystems over millennia. The findings could help predict how lakes and streams will respond to climate change.
Scientists created an AI model that predicts which freshwater fish need help before they become endangered, analyzing 52 risk factors across 10,000 species worldwide. The breakthrough could save fish populations while they're still thriving.
After years of absence, smooth-coated otters have been spotted in Uttarakhand's Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary for the first time ever. Their return signals clean rivers and a thriving ecosystem in northern India's forested landscape.
Tulum just formalized access to 12 of its stunning cenotes with a certified sustainable tourism program that protects these precious freshwater ecosystems while welcoming visitors. The new route replaces informal site visits with trained guides, marked trails, and water filtration systems at each location.
Scientists discover that overlooked freshwater creatures act as nature's climate engineers, physically reshaping rivers and wetlands in ways that could help ecosystems survive rising temperatures and extreme weather. The revelation comes as researchers call for urgent attention to these powerful but understudied allies.
A fish population that crashed to just 50 survivors in Idaho's Kootenai River has made such a remarkable comeback that fishing is allowed again. The burbot's recovery shows what's possible when communities refuse to give up on endangered species.
Aussie Ark has achieved a major breeding breakthrough with three endangered freshwater turtle species, pulling them back from the brink of extinction. The conservation win marks a turning point for Australia's vulnerable freshwater ecosystems.