quarta-feira, 6 de outubro de 2010

Climate change affects horseshoe crab numbers



ScienceDaily (2010-10-04) -- Having survived for more than 400 million years, the horseshoe crab is now under threat -- primarily due to overharvest and habitat destruction. However, climatic changes may also play a role, according to a new study.


Horseshoe crab. (Credit: Photo: University of Gothenburg)


Full article at
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101004101330.htm

domingo, 3 de outubro de 2010

World's rivers in 'crisis state', report finds

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100929132521.htm#

Keep in mind that the water from rivers goes to the world´s oceans.

ScienceDaily (2010-10-01) -- The world's rivers, the single largest renewable water resource for humans and a crucible of aquatic biodiversity, are in a crisis of ominous proportions, according to a new global analysis.