RESTORATION OF AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS IN PROTECTED AREAS IN THE ALPS AND PYRENEES

  • The LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project showcased as a model of ecological restoration at CSIC’s Itinerarios Cicerón

    The LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project showcased as a model of ecological restoration at CSIC’s Itinerarios Cicerón

    Researcher Teresa Buchaca (CEAB-CSIC) took part in a new session of the Itinerarios Cicerón programme, where she presented the actions of the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project as a successful case of ecological restoration in high mountain lakes. She highlighted their value as natural laboratories for understanding the impacts of global change. On 6 May, the…

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  • Strange Creatures: The Zooplankton of mountain lakes

    Strange Creatures: The Zooplankton of mountain lakes

    The crystal-clear waters of mountain lakes hide a tiny and fascinating universe: that of zooplankton. These mostly microscopic organisms float freely in the water column and play essential roles in the ecosystem. They feed on phytoplankton — photosynthetic organisms — and, in turn, form the foundation of the diet of many fish and other aquatic…

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  • Springs and Wetlands: Landscapes of Water, Rock, and Biodiversity

    Springs and Wetlands: Landscapes of Water, Rock, and Biodiversity

    In the Pyrenees, a significant part of rainwater doesn’t run on the surface but infiltrates into the soil. It slowly circulates underground until it encounters an impermeable layer or a discontinuity in the terrain, causing it to emerge again. This can happen in mass, forming springs or sources, or it can saturate the soil diffusely,…

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  • The LimnoPirineus Exhibition Arrives at IES Rubió i Ors

    The LimnoPirineus Exhibition Arrives at IES Rubió i Ors

    In February and March, students from IES Rubió i Ors in l’Hospitalet de Llobregat had the opportunity to enjoy the exhibition “Nature and Conservation of Wetlands in the Pyrenees”, an initiative within the LimnoPirineus project. The LimnoPirineus project is a LIFE+ Nature project aimed at improving the conservation status of aquatic species and habitats of…

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  • What effects do fish have on high mountain lakes?

    What effects do fish have on high mountain lakes?

    High mountain lakes, often isolated from the rivers below by physical barriers, have prevented fish from naturally colonizing them. However, we find fish in a substantial number of lakes as a result of a historical process of introduction. These fish, in addition to being non-native species, are considered invasive because they have a negative impact…

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  • High Mountain Wetlands: Spaces That Need to Be Managed

    High Mountain Wetlands: Spaces That Need to Be Managed

    Every year on February 2nd, World Wetlands Day brings people together from all over the world to celebrate and protect the value of these unique environments. These vital ecosystems sustain life on Earth, providing water, food, livelihoods, and resilience in the face of climate challenges. This day commemorates the signing of the Convention on Wetlands…

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  • Annual Prismàtic Conference: How to Implement the New European Nature Restoration Law?

    Annual Prismàtic Conference: How to Implement the New European Nature Restoration Law?

    The recent approval of the European Nature Restoration Law represents a major advancement in the conservation of the natural environment and biodiversity, with a strong focus on restoring degraded areas across Europe. This pioneering regulation sets ambitious targets: to restore 20% of degraded ecosystems by 2030, achieve 60% by 2040, and complete recovery by 2050.…

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  • XIII Research Conference on the Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park

    XIII Research Conference on the Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park

    On October 16, 17, and 18, the 13th edition of the Research Conference on the Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park will be held at the National Park House in Boí. Researchers from the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project will share the scientific knowledge gained from the research project carried out in the area.…

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  • Dr. Marc Ventura participates in the Cladocera XII Congress 2024 in Italy

    Dr. Marc Ventura participates in the Cladocera XII Congress 2024 in Italy

    Dr. Marc Ventura, coordinator of the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project and researcher at the Centre for Advanced Studies of Blanes (CEAB-CSIC), will participate in the Cladocera XII Conference, which will take place in Verbania (Italy) from October 6 to 12, 2024. On this occasion, he presents the results on the effects of invasive fish on…

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  • Another year participating in the European Researchers’ Night

    Another year participating in the European Researchers’ Night

    This year, we had the pleasure of taking part in the CEAB Researchers’ Night, an event aimed at bringing the international scientific research conducted at the Centre for Advanced Studies of Blanes (CEAB) closer to the public. The event took place on Friday, September 27, at the CEAB in Blanes, and focused on the study…

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