Freshwater biodiversity is under great threat across the globe as evidenced by more severe
declines relative to other types of ecosystems. Some of the main stressors responsible for …

Current rates of climate change are unprecedented, and biological responses to these
changes have also been rapid at the levels of ecosystems, communities, and species. Most …

Sand, gravel, and crushed stone are the most mined materials on Earth. Aggregates
constitute the foundation for modern civilization and are essential for providing shelter …

While the impacts of high exploitation on fish populations and aquatic ecosystems are well-
documented for commercial fishing, particularly in the marine environment, the potential …

Conservation of fishes is dependent on accurate and precise data about the distributions
and population status of at-risk species. Moreover, effective management of fisheries …

Declaring protected areas (PAs) stands out as one of the main conservation strategies
worldwide and there are clear commitments to expand their extent under the auspices of the …

Concentrated chemical spills have been shown to impact adversely on fish populations and
even cause localized population extinctions. Evaluating population‐level impacts of …

Although climate change is an important factor affecting inland fishes globally, a
comprehensive review of how climate change has impacted and will continue to impact …

Spatial management, including setting aside conservation areas, is central to curbing the
global decline of biodiversity, but many threats originate from beyond the boundaries of …

The decimation of aquatic wildlife through overexploitation is usually perceived as a marine
phenomenon, yet it has also been common in freshwater ecosystems. Fish and other …