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Hidden Rivers, Silent Extinctions | Edmonton News
Scientists are unlocking hidden rivers with cutting-edge tech like electrofishing and eDNA, revealing a bustling underwater world teeming with life—from sculpin to mayflies—right in our backyards. But beneath the surface, a silent extinction is unfolding: freshwater species vanish faster than land animals, unnoticed by most. Thanks to eDNA, researchers are now spotting hundreds of previously unknown creatures, proving how much we’ve missed. The key? Knowing what’s there before it’s too late. Conservation wins are already happening: clean water, dam removal, and invasive species control are…
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