In this lake, the scientists found char that has existed in complete isolation, presumably since the melting of the glaciers, when the fish's ancestors migrated up the stream from the river.
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Scientists have discovered a new species of sea anemone—solitary, skeletal animals closely related to corals.
Aquatic bacteria are microorganisms that can only be seen under an electron microscope at a magnification of over 100,000x. They play a vital role in the functioning of aquatic ecosystems.
The new issue of the journal "Problems of Ichthyology" is now available for reading and download: Volume 66, Issue 2, 2026.
According to scientists, the barn owl on the Taman Peninsula is a rare breeding species, and its conservation requires biotechnical measures.
Specialists from the A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Industrial Ecology of the North of the Kola Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and colleagues from the Zoological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences conducted an ichthyological study in Lake Imandra - the largest body of water in the Murmansk Region - and discovered how climate change is altering fish food competition in northern lakes.
What is the secret behind the unique biochemistry of these larvae that can digest this synthetic polymer? Are these insects truly considered pests in agriculture?
Studies by various authors have observed significant discrepancies and contradictions in the drawings and morphological data for this fly.
Birds, thanks to their mobility, are sensitive indicators of global change, but there's still no clear understanding of which climate and weather components provide them with the right signals.
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The new issue of the journal "Problems of Ichthyology" is now available for reading and download: Volume 66, Issue 1, 2026.
The nest boxes are similar to birdhouses, but they are designed differently. The entrance is a narrow horizontal slit at the bottom of the house.
Various methods for managing bird behavior to ensure flight safety were discussed.
New technologies, such as GPS tracking, allow scientists to closely monitor bird movements, helping them understand how the birds use their habitat and which areas are most important for their conservation.
Journalists from the "Ecology of Russia" spoke with Marina Rutovskaya about how the desman was listed in the Red Book, why it is important to promote this animal and the main challenges of restoring the population.
The book is intended for ornithologists, zoologists, ecologists, specialists in aviation and other areas of applied ornithology, and historians of science.
Scientists have discovered that barbs from Ethiopia's Lake Tana have remained virtually unchanged in their feeding habits despite catastrophic ecosystem changes.
The massive accumulation of plastic in the environment necessitates the development of technologies for the efficient and environmentally friendly disposal of plastic waste.