Winter habitat found under the Arctic ice - Earth.com

Winter habitat found under the Arctic ice

08-04-2020


Today’s Video of the Day from the USGS reveals that iced-over rivers in the Arctic may still provide a habitat for fish in the wintertime.

According to the USGS, fsh usually inhabit deep river channels and areas where springwater enters a stream.

Researchers discovered that water was flowing beneath the frozen Canning River Delta in a shallow river.

The team observed the unexpected winter habitat under several feet of ice, where algae was seen moving with the flow of the water.

By Chrissy Sexton, Earth.com Staff Writer

Video Credit: USGS

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