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World's largest freshwater lake is recovering after decades of decline
Phys.org ·
The Brief
- Lake Baikal in Siberia is reported to be recovering after decades of decline.
- Baikal holds around 20% of the world's surface freshwater and is the most voluminous freshwater lake.
- Lake Superior, on the United States–Canada border, is the largest freshwater lake by surface area.
Why it matters
Baikal is one of the most important freshwater environments on Earth, so changes in its condition matter for freshwater science and for the people who depend on it.
Who’s affected
- limnologists and freshwater ecologists
- researchers and policymakers concerned with freshwater resources
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Lake Baikal in Siberia holds around 20% of the world's surface freshwater, making it the most voluminous freshwater lake (Lake Superior on the United States–Canada border is the largest by surface area). This makes the lake one of the most important environments for…