Field work in Mahlaneva aapa mire. (IMAGE) University of Eastern Finland Caption Floating Sphagnum moss carpets have increased in the wet fen that was covered mainly by open water in the 1950s. Early Stage Researcher Tiina Kolari is identifying the species that have increased in the Mahlaneva aapa mire. Credit Teemu Tahvanainen Usage Restrictions Please mention the photo credit. 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.