Articles By Sam Norton

Entering some of the riverine wetlands of the Sinnamary River that are only accessible by boat.

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Microbes and Human Health: Aquatic Microbial Communities May Hold Clues about How Deadly Pathogens Spread

Understanding how the interactions between microbial communities and their ecosystems breed pathogens may be beneficial for human health.

Posted March 13, 2023

Fish Science

The Eastern Hellbender: North America’s Largest Salamander May Be In Trouble

Eastern Hellbender in its natural habitat (Credit: Jordy Groffen)

Posted February 27, 2023

Monitoring for nitrate, DO, and conductivity in aquatic ecosystems (river).

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The Water of Life: How Understanding Natural Hydrologic Processes in Aquatic Ecosystems Can Lead to a Sustainable Future

Observing aquatic ecosystems reveals some of the most tangible effects of anthropogenic pollution and climate change, making protecting these systems essential.

Posted February 1, 2023