Tag: freshwater species
Lessons from Our Adventure on the Mekong River
Written by Jeff Opperman | January 29th, 2013
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Get the skinny on mischievous monkeys, freshwater dolphins and travel in Southeast Asia from Conservancy scientist Jeff Opperman’s two children, who recently returned from a 1,500-mile journey down the Mekong River.
The Fish in the Ditch
Written by Matt Miller | August 1st, 2012
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Can a roadside ditch help conserve populations of fish? It may seem odd but those little channels may be vital in restoring northern pike populations.
The Answer in a Fish’s Ear
Written by Matt Miller | July 24th, 2012
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Northern pike don’t talk, but their ears can tell scientists crucial information on where this fish spawns.
Weird Nature: Flexing Mussels
Written by Matt Miller | May 22nd, 2012
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No touch sex? A mouth full of juniors? Appendages that double as fishing lures? Welcome to the weird, weird world of freshwater mussels.
A Lock Holds the Key to Restoring Migratory Fish
Written by Matt Miller | May 15th, 2012
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Learn how a low cost, low risk and low tech solution is helping move millions of Alabama shad over dams for spawning.
Giving Thanks for Cleaner Lakes and Rivers (Even the Cuyahoga)
Written by Jeff Opperman | November 26th, 2009
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While those who work in freshwater conservation frequently (and understandably) emphasize the daunting array of threats to aquatic ecosystems, Thanksgiving seems a good time to reflect on reasons for optimism and, well, gratitude. I live near Cleveland, a city that since the 1960s has been known primarily for sports heartbreaks and the rather incongruous event [...]
Cool Green Morning: Friday, October 16
Written by Bob Lalasz | October 16th, 2009
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Phew, that was a furious Blog Action Day ’09 yesterday — with more than 13,000 blogs posting 27,000 blog posts in 24 hours on climate change in 155 countries to almost 18 million readers. (The Nature Conservancy and Cool Green Science were thrilled to be partners in the effort.) But the sun has risen again [...]
