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Mystery Solved: Traits Identified for Why Certain Chemicals Reach Toxic Levels in Aquatic Food Webs
Researchers have figured out what makes certain chemicals accumulate to toxic levels in aquatic food webs. And, scientists have developed a screening...
Despite Long-Lasting Pollutants, Ospreys Thrive in US’ Largest Estuary
The world's largest breeding population of ospreys is coping well with the long-lasting residues of toxic chemicals that were banned decades ago but...
A new study offers hope for cold-water species in the face of climate change. The study, published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of...
USGS Science Helps Agencies Create Conservation Plan for Santa Ana River, Native Fishes
The U.S. Geological Survey is playing a role in providing the science being used by agencies to manage the habitat for two threatened California fish...
USGS Assesses Baseline Conditions Prior to Uranium Mining near Grand Canyon National Park
Scientists have collected and analyzed 84 environmental samples to establish baseline data prior to any active uranium mining activities at the Canyon...