Secondary salinisation of rivers and streams is a global and growing threat that might be
amplified by climate change. It can have many different causes, like irrigation, mining activity …

The value of inland waters to humankind is obviously infinite and the induced changes in the
goods and services they provide have a strong impact on human welfare. Lakes/rivers and …

ABSTRACT The Laurentian Great Lakes basin has been invaded by at least 182 non‐
indigenous species. A new invader is discovered every 28 weeks, which is the highest rate …

Anthropogenic biological invasions are a leading threat to aquatic biodiversity in marine,
estuarine, and freshwater ecosystems worldwide. Ballast water discharged from …

Abstract The Great Lakes‐St Lawrence River basin is the world's most invaded freshwater
system. Ballast water release from transoceanic shipping is deemed responsible for 65% of …

Salinization of freshwater bodies due to anthropogenic activity is currently a very serious
problem in Mexico. One of the consequences may be changes in the rotifer and cladoceran …

Salinization of coastal freshwater ecosystems is already occurring in some regions of the
world. This phenomenon raises serious concerns on the protection of coastal freshwater …

Salinity is a serious threat to freshwater ecosystems, particularly those near coastal areas.
An increase in salinity produces drastic changes in community structure of freshwaters …

Understanding the relationship between the zooplankton distribution and salinity may
provide key information to understand ecosystem function under the condition of a global …

Ballast water is a major vector of nonindigenous species invasion globally. Mandatory
ballast water exchange (BWE) was implemented for vessels carrying ballast water into the …