The Hidden World in Your Backyard: Why Freshwater Biodiversity Matters When walking along a suburban creek or strolling through an urban park, it's easy to overlook the water's edge and miss the thriving ecosystem teeming with life.
A recent study by University of Guelph biologist Mehrdad Hajibabaei highlights the shocking lack of awareness about freshwater biodiversity in Ontario.
Using cutting edge techniques such as environmental DNA sampling (eDNA) and electrofishing, scientists have uncovered hundreds of aquatic species previously unknown or undercounted.