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Ancient lakes: eyes into the past, and the future

Siberia in winter: Russia's Lake Baikal. This ancient lake is on the cusp of change.

Siberia in winter: Russia's Lake Baikal. This ancient lake is on the cusp of change.

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As part of the ancient lakes research, scientist Stephanie Hampton prepares to explore Lake Baikal.

As part of the ancient lakes research, scientist Stephanie Hampton prepares to explore Lake Baikal.

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California's Lake Tahoe, an ancient lake, is an example of an oligotrophic, or low nutrient, lake.

California's Lake Tahoe, an ancient lake, is an example of an oligotrophic, or low nutrient, lake.

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Peru's Lake Titicaca looks pristine from a distance, but is showing signs of eutrophication.

Peru's Lake Titicaca looks pristine from a distance, but is showing signs of eutrophication.

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Lake Ohrid in Macedonia is facing eutrophication issues, scientists have found.

Lake Ohrid in Macedonia is facing eutrophication issues, scientists have found.

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Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Azerbaijan share the Caspian Sea, an ancient lake.

Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Azerbaijan share the Caspian Sea, an ancient lake.

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