Researchers at McGill University studied how climate change affects under-ice lake ecosystems. Later ice formation in winter allows algae to photosynthesize longer, supporting zooplankton survival—but when the ice melts, hungry zooplankton consume spring algae earlier than usual, potentially disrupting the aquatic food web.

These findings highlight how small shifts in ice cover timing can have significant ripple effects on lake ecology.

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