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- 1Ohio wildlife agency works to bring lake sturgeon back to Maumee River●Ohio Division of Wildlife leading conservation effort to reintroduce lake sturgeon into Maumee River
The Ohio Division of Wildlife is leading an effort to reintroduce lake sturgeon into the Maumee River, a species that once thrived in Lake Erie tributaries. The conservation program aims to restore the ancient fish to the river system, and local coverage has highlighted the significance of the reintroduction for the region's aquatic ecosystem.
- 2Everyday Chemicals Found to Harm Microscopic Aquatic Ecosystem Engines▼From Painkillers to Sunscreens: How Everyday Chemicals Are Hitting the Microscopic Engines of Aquatic Ecosystems
New reporting highlights how common household chemicals, from painkillers to sunscreen ingredients, are damaging microscopic organisms that underpin aquatic ecosystems. These tiny organisms, such as algae and plankton, form the base of food webs and produce much of the oxygen in water systems. Scientists are increasingly concerned that pharmaceutical residues and UV filters in wastewater are disrupting their growth and function, with potential consequences for fish, water quality, and food chains worldwide.