It's a fish eat tree world: Study finds widespread support that lakes are fed by their watersheds
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 - 13:42
in Earth & Climate
Most of the planet's freshwater stores are found in the northern hemisphere, a region that is changing rapidly in response to human activity and shifting climatic trends. An international team of scientists analyzed 147 northern lakes and found that many rely on nutrients from tree leaves, pine needles, and other land-grown plants to feed aquatic life.