Experimental ponds (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption Experimental ponds The study was conducted on experimental pond systems across a 90-day testing period. The research team tested various amounts of burned and unburned plant matter at 10, 31, 59 and 89 days. Credit Chris Wall Usage Restrictions Must be used in conjunction with research paper on wildfire impacts on aquatic ecosystems. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.