“These results highlight a striking shift in the ecological health of the Indian River Lagoon,” McCoy said. “The ...

While an abundance of parasites might seem like a bad thing, their absence actually signals trouble in the environment.

Researchers found fewer parasites in Indian River Lagoon fish and crustaceans. They blamed nutrient pollution that sparks algal blooms and kills seagrass beds. Parasites might not be the first ...

Parasites are crucial indicators of ecosystem health, and their absence can signal trouble. Once pristine, Florida's Indian River Lagoon (IRL) now faces pollution and algal blooms that have ...

Local researchers say a low parasite population in the estuary which could threaten the Indian River Lagoon ecosystem ...