ecosystems
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Higher ocean temperatures can also adversely affect marine ecosystems, as species move in search of cooler waters, disrupting food chains.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Low flows exacerbate pressure on water supplies and irrigation, aquatic ecosystems, river transport and energy production.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Bacteria found in soil and water are essential parts of natural ecosystems, and some species are capable of processing substances that can be harmful to humans and other organisms.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
"Sanctions are being circumvented using ageing and poorly maintained tankers, putting coastlines and marine ecosystems at risk," she said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
For more than ten thousand years, most North American ecosystems have been dominated by fire.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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