South Africa’s estuaries are home to a unique mix of plant and animal life and provide vital ecosystems services. However, a new study by CSIR researchers has revealed that some nuisance water plants are throwing these delicate ecosystems off balance - literally. 

New research shows that invasive plants in South Africa’s estuaries cause extreme swings in water pH from day to night, potentially creating stressful conditions for fish and other aquatic life. Click here to read this story.