{"id":19143,"date":"2022-09-20T02:13:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T02:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/?p=19143"},"modified":"2025-08-27T14:38:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T19:38:06","slug":"limnology-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/lifestyles\/limnology-101","title":{"rendered":"Limnology 101"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/limnologist-online-degree.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/limnologist-online-degree.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/limnologist-online-degree-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/limnologist-online-degree-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlinedegree.com\/careers\/life-physical-science\/limnologist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">onlinedegree.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve heard of oceanography, the study of oceans. And <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/education.nationalgeographic.org\/resource\/oceanography\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marine biology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the study of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/utmsi.utexas.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/what-is-marine-biology\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marine life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But you may be less familiar with limnology, the study of lakes. Limnologists working in this important field help advance scientific research about lake ecosystems, making huge contributions to the environments we love so dearly. Today, we\u2019re taking a broad look at the field as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-limnology\">What is Limnology?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/limnologist-university-of-iowa-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/limnologist-university-of-iowa-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/limnologist-university-of-iowa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/limnologist-university-of-iowa-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/limnologist-university-of-iowa.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/now.uiowa.edu\/2017\/10\/ui-limnologists-study-stream-dwellers-track-environmental-trends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Limnologists who work for the State Hygenic Lab collect samples in a creek near Dewitt, Iowa. The researchers are Todd Hubbard (brown hoodie), Mark Johnston (white beard tan hat), Kyle Skoff (red beard), and Mike Birmingham (green shirt).<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, limnology is the study of lakes. It\u2019s closely related to the field of oceanography, which together with limnology, comprises the study of all aquatic ecosystems. While lakes are often the primary focus of this discipline, that&#8217;s not all that\u2019s covered. The field of limnology includes all inland waters, including lakes (both <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/articles-and-news\/all-you-need-to-know-about-salt-lakes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">salt lakes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and freshwater lakes), rivers, wetlands, reservoirs, streams, and groundwater. If the word sounds confusing, that\u2019s because it originates from the Greek word <em>limne<\/em>, meaning marsh or pond. Although people have been investigating lakes since ancient history, the field as an organized discipline was founded in 1892 by F.A. Forel, a Swiss scientist. He aimed to create a discipline for aquatic science that integrated studies of different types of lakes. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-do-limnologists-work\">Where Do Limnologists Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sigmund-QbCGUxaa4So-unsplash-1-673x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sigmund-QbCGUxaa4So-unsplash-1-673x1024.jpg 673w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sigmund-QbCGUxaa4So-unsplash-1-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sigmund-QbCGUxaa4So-unsplash-1-768x1169.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sigmund-QbCGUxaa4So-unsplash-1-1009x1536.jpg 1009w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sigmund-QbCGUxaa4So-unsplash-1-1345x2048.jpg 1345w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sigmund-QbCGUxaa4So-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg 1682w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@sigmund?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Sigmund<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/college-professor?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limnologists work in both academia and applied work. In other words, some limnologists spend time conducting scientific experiments while others apply scientific knowledge to the \u201creal world.\u201d&nbsp; In academia, limnologists engage in scholarly research including observational, comparative, and experimental studies. These scientists may also teach at colleges and universities, often near bodies of water. For instance, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucsb.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of California- Santa Barbara<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esf.edu\/openacademy\/sus\/?utm_content=susmgmtcareer&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw4uaUBhC8ARIsANUuDjVMHJa38Sri4vXuIBWVmuDJVG9q7a1dhhXcvOCL1HDWEPjNEGU_EpcaAiNmEALw_wcB\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESF<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wmich.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Western Michigan University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are all water-proximal schools known for their limnology programs. In applied work, limnologists may lend their expertise to federal organizations like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/index.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Park Service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help government bodies make scientifically informed policy decisions. They may also engage in consultation work in the private sector or at an environmental consulting firm.&nbsp; <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-do-limnologists-study\">What Do Limnologists Study?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/35067171821_547aba7f49_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/35067171821_547aba7f49_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/35067171821_547aba7f49_c-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/35067171821_547aba7f49_c-768x488.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/149785534@N06\/35067171821\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anything and everything about lakes! Limnologists investigate a wide variety of lake-related questions, and most limnologists have a specific specialty. For instance, they may study features of running water or key differences between lakes in various climates. Limnologists may also help answer questions like \u201cHow are lakes formed?\u201d \u201cHow do lakes recover from coastal disasters?\u201d and \u201cWhat are the historical trends in ice coverage on lakes?\u201d This type of research is normally conducted at academic institutions, often within an environmental science department, by limnologists with master&#8217;s or doctoral degrees. For instance, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limnology.wisc.edu\/about-cfl\/hasler-lab\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Wisconsin-Madison\u2019s Center for Limnology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lrc.esci.umn.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Minnesota\u2019s Limnological Research Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> actively engage in scholarly research on these topics.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-limnology-important\">Why is Limnology Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CWH-Sign-David-Mizejewski5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CWH-Sign-David-Mizejewski5.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CWH-Sign-David-Mizejewski5-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CWH-Sign-David-Mizejewski5-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CWH-Sign-David-Mizejewski5-320x240.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwf.org\/CertifiedWildlifeHabitat?campaignid=WH22VSZ&amp;utm_source=GFWcertifypage&amp;utm_medium=webpage&amp;utm_campaign=default&amp;utm_content=default_gfw_certifypage_FY22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certified Wildlife Habitat<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The field of limnology is integral to the well-being of lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and other non-oceanic ecosystems. Without this increasing body of knowledge about lakes, we would know far less about how to take care of our lakes. Specifically, limnology plays a major role in wildlife habitat protection, water use and distribution, water pollution control, and many other facets of lake sustainability. As lake lovers, we have a lot to learn from these scientists about the maintenance and care of these beautiful bodies of water. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information about this important field, check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limnology.org\/what-is-limnology\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Society of Limnology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aslo.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ALSO (Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And as always, we hope you continue to appreciate and enjoy the natural beauty of your lake area! <\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve heard of oceanography, the study of oceans. And marine biology, the study of marine life. But you may be less familiar with limnology, the study of lakes. Limnologists working in this important field help advance scientific research about lake ecosystems, making huge contributions to the environments we love so dearly. Today, we\u2019re taking a broad look at the field as a whole. What is Limnology? In short, limnology is the study of lakes. It\u2019s closely related to the field of oceanography, which together with limnology, comprises the study of all aquatic ecosystems. 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