When temperatures drop and our lakes become covered with ice, aquatic life doesn’t simply come to a standstill! In the fall, cooling water triggers natural mixing that redistributes oxygen and nutrients throughout the lake. During winter, the ice acts as an insulating blanket, helping maintain relatively stable water temperatures below the surface. However, this seemingly quiet period comes with its own challenges, particularly the gradual depletion of oxygen available to aquatic organisms. Discover how lakes adapt to the cold season and why their health depends on what happens around them, throughout their surrounding watersheds.
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