limnology
noun
the scientific study of bodies of fresh water, as lakes and ponds, with reference to their physical, geographical, biological, and other features.
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You'll find one of these at Rutland Water along with a limnological tower - used to study aquatic ecosystems within the reservoir.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2019