Winter conditions are rapidly changing in temperate ecosystems, particularly for those that
experience periods of snow and ice cover. Relatively little is known of winter ecology in …

The ice‐cover period in lakes is increasingly recognized for its distinct combination of
physical and biological phenomena and ecological relevance. Knowledge gaps exist where …

Carbon in thawing permafrost soils may have global impacts on climate change; however,
the factors that control its processing and fate are poorly understood. The dominant fate of …

Ice phenology has shifted with anthropogenic warming such that many lakes are
experiencing a shorter ice season. However, changes to ice quality—the ratio of black and …

Global climate warming is causing the loss of freshwater ice around the Northern
Hemisphere. Although the timing and duration of ice covers are known to regulate …

The ice‐covered period on lakes in the northern hemisphere has often been neglected or
assumed to have less importance relative to the open water season. However, recent …

Heavy metals (HMs) in aquatic environments are characterized by high toxicity, a propensity
for bioaccumulation, and non-degradability, and pose significant risks to biological …

Cyanobacterial blooms can have negative effects on human health and local ecosystems.
Field monitoring of cyanobacterial blooms can be costly, but satellite remote sensing has …

Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms are the most common form of harmful algal blooms in
freshwater systems throughout the world. However, in situ sampling of cyanobacteria in …

Ice cover plays a critical role in physical, biogeochemical, and ecological processes in lakes.
Despite its importance, winter limnology remains relatively understudied. Here, we provide a …