The seminal work of Mills et al.(1993) lists 137 established aquatic species as
nonindigenous to the Great Lakes (two plants are further subdivided into two subspecies …

Increase in fine sediments in freshwater resulting from anthropogenic development is a
potential stressor for fish and thus may cause population declines. Though a large body of …

Aim Northerly shifts, related to recent climate warming, have been observed in the
distributions of taxa in many ecosystems and ecological roles. However, significant variation …

Urbanization tends to increase water temperatures in streams and rivers and is
hypothesized to be contributing to declines of many freshwater fishes. However, factors that …

ABSTRACT A binational ecological risk assessment was conducted to determine the extent
of the risk of Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) to the Great Lakes basin and to provide …

ABSTRACT Bigheaded carps (Bighead and Silver carps) are considered a potential threat to
the Great Lakes basin. A binational ecological risk assessment was conducted to provide …

Seasonality could play a crucial role in structuring species interactions. For example, many
ectotherms alter their activity, habitat, and diet in response to seasonal temperature …

Detection of invasive species is critical for management but is often limited by challenges
associated with capture, processing and identification of early life stages. DNA …

Despite the longstanding significance of North America's Great Lakes, little is known about
their preindustrial ecology. Here, we report on when and how humans first became a main …

Abstract Microplastics (plastic particles< 5 mm) are abundant in aquatic environments,
particularly near urban areas. Little is known, however, about how variations in microplastic …