In the United States nearly half the 573 animals on the threatened and endangered list are freshwater species. That's because freshwater ecosystems are so closely linked to human activity.

Sharks are one of the most feared animals on the planet. People who hate sharks often avoid beaches where sharks are known to ...

2 min read Freshwater ecosystems are essential for human survival, providing the majority of people's drinking water. The ecosystems are home to more than 40 percent of the world's fish species.

Of the 29,500 freshwater-dependent species that have been assessed for the IUCN Red List, 27% are threatened with extinction. That’s why the Center works to protect fresh water and the animals and ...

Unfortunately, the Southeast's staggering variety of freshwater life forms and their habitat also ... Most of them aren't on the endangered species list or safeguarded by any other law. With so much ...