Limnology-The science of water bodies

What is limnology? The term limnology was coined by François-Alphonse Forel. Limnology is the study of inland waters and is considered a branch of ecology or environmental science. It involves the study of lakes and ponds, rivers, springs, streams, and wetlands, as well as the biological, chemical, physical, geological, and other features of all inland waterways, … Continue reading Limnology-The science of water bodies

sharks and earth

What do you think when you hear the word 'Shark'? - Sharknado, Deep Blue Sea, and all the movies that include sharks. Deadly, ferocious species that are always hungry for humans! But the reality is opposite to what is shown in those thrilling box office hits. Let's start with the clearing of this misconception. Sharks … Continue reading sharks and earth

CO2 is killing our oceans!

Oceans, which cover 70% of the total earth area, play a huge part in the CO2 cycle. Ocean has a major role in stabilizing atmospheric CO2 levels. As urbanization and industrialization is at its peaking phase, the amount of CO2 emissions is also increasing. Carbon Dioxide is one of the greenhouse gases which are responsible … Continue reading CO2 is killing our oceans!