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  "id": 6074574,
  "title": "Ohio dam removal doubles free-flowing habitat, 15 new fish species found",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/ohio-dam-removal-doubles-free-flowing-habitat-15-new-fish-species",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-06T17:41:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/after-ohio-removed-brecksville-dam-in-2020-free-flowing-habitat-linked-to-lake-erie-more-than-doubled-to-71-km-scientists-later-found-15-newly-detected-fish-taxa-downstream/articleshow/133844795.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A restored Lake Erie wetland saw millions of aquatic animals after reconnection to waterways. High-resolution sonar tracked over 3.4 million fish movements into and out of the marsh. Fish utilized the habitat throughout the day and night, showing continuous usage patterns. This research provides clear evidence of how aquatic species use restored coastal habitats. The findings inform management…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Ohio dam removal reopens 39km of Cuyahoga, 15 fish species return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/ohio-dam-removal-reopens-39km-of-cuyahoga-15-fish-species-return",
        "published": "2026-09-03T17:48:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}