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Researchers have shown how an increase in salinity due to encroaching seawater may affect microbial ecosystems in freshwater environments such as rivers and estuaries.
Rivers, estuaries, and coastal waters worldwide
Who
MIT researchers
What
Researchers have shown how an increase in salinity due to encroaching seawater may affect microbial ecosystems in freshwater environments such as rivers and estuaries.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:00:12 GMT · 2h 56m ago
Where
Rivers, estuaries, and coastal waters worldwide ·
Why
Sea levels are rising due to climate change, causing seawater to encroach on freshwater environments and increase salinity.
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How this affects you
The study indicates a potential global impact on microbial ecosystems in aquatic environments as climate change drives sea-level rise and saltwater intrusion.
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