A fast fish with a huge impact: Major changes to the Danube ecosystem
Monday, September 23, 2013 - 10:01
in Earth & Climate
Globalization is breaking down barriers—also for plants and animals on the lookout for new homes. Rivers are also changing, in particular through the introduction of non-native species, often brought in by passing ships. In the Danube River, scientists have been observing a fish species conquering a new habitat and creating a totally new ecosystem in the process.