Loss of freshwater biodiversity


  • Reduction of diversity of aquatic species

Nature

Catchment changes, together with alien plant and animal invasions and domestic, agricultural and industrial pollution are among some of the primary mechanisms for biodiversity loss in aquatic areas.

Incidence

Between 1970 and 2002 the biodiversity of global freshwater ecosystems declined in the region of 55 per cent.

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