A recently published U.S. Geological Survey study combines climate change and invasive species research by examining how native brook trout interact with non-native brown trout under rising stream temperatures. During the study, which is one of the first experimental studies … Continued
The Dolly Varden, a species of char common in southeast Alaska, adjust their migrations to keep feasting on salmon eggs even as the timing of salmon spawning varies, according to a recent study. The Dolly Varden’s secret appears to be … Continued
Scientists have discovered that the rapid spread of hybridization between a native species and an invasive species of trout in the wild is strongly linked to changes in climate. In the study, stream temperature warming over the past several decades … Continued
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar have announced joint scientific research projects that address the effects of climate change on freshwater systems and sensitive aquatic species in the northwestern and southeastern United States. “Addressing the challenges of … Continued