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Changing Freshwater Flows Affect Fish Populations in the Potomac River

By USGS 4/3/2020 Millions of people rely on the Potomac River for drinking water and recreational opportunities. The Potomac is Maryland’s most popular freshwater fishing destination, and the second largest river that enters the Chesapeake Bay. Restoring fisheries is also an important goal for the Chesapeake Bay Partnership restoration efforts. The USGS worked with Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MD DNR)…

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Charismatic invasive species have an easier time settling into new habitats

By University of Córdoba 4/21/2020 An international study, in which the University of Cordoba participated, assessed the influence of charisma in the handling of invasive species and concluded that the perception people have of them can hinder our control over these species and condition their spread Charisma can launch professional success and improve leadership skills. It can make a difference…

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Oyster Farming and Shorebirds Likely Can Coexist

by Rutgers University 5/14/20 Oyster farming as currently practiced along the Delaware Bayshore does not significantly impact four shorebirds, including the federally threatened red knot, which migrates thousands of miles from Chile annually, according to a Rutgers-led study. The findings, published in the journal Ecosphere, likely apply to other areas around the country including the West Coast and Gulf Coast, where oyster aquaculture…

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