Bopaiah Biddanda
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-9642-3379
Articles
Refugia of hope: Life in submerged karst sinkholes
Submerged sinkholes in the Great Lakes harbor unique, biodiverse microbial mats that offer insights into early Earth life and potential pharmaceutical compounds, representing hidden refugia of hope.
A freshwater science refresher
The textbook "Freshwater Ecology" serves as a comprehensive resource for students.
The Devil’s Element
A review of Dan Egan's "The Devil's Element" examines the paradox of phosphorus as both a life-sustaining nutrient and a pollutant driving eutrophication in the Great Lakes.
Submerged sinkholes of Lake Huron
Underwater sinkholes in Lake Huron host unique microbial mat worlds resembling early Earth conditions, offering analogs for deep-sea vents and extraterrestrial life research.
What to do about our national water crisis
Erin Brockovich's new book urges citizens to fight America's drinking water crisis through activism and a national self-reporting registry, rather than waiting for regulators or "Superman" to solve the problem.
Turning the Tide: A Call to Collective Action
A review of the Global Commission on the Economics of Water's report "Turning the Tide," which outlines a seven-step call to action to revalue water as a global commons and address the global water crisis.
Great Lakes scientists unite: Warn of crucial need for federal investment in research
Leading scientists publish a commentary in JGLR warning that reduced federal investment in Great Lakes research will have devastating impacts on public health, safety, and the economy.
Great Lakes estuaries
Drowned river mouth estuaries in the Great Lakes are hot spots of productivity and human activity, offering ideal conditions for research and potential designation as a National Estuarine Research Reserve.
The story of water
A review of Giulio Boccaletti's "Water: A Biography" examines the sociopolitical history of water and its profound impact on human civilization and future challenges.