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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 —microscopic plants— and, in turn, form the foundation of the diet of many fish and other aquatic species. They’re…
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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
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?
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
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?
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
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, 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
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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First pilot test with a biodegradable ichthyocide for the removal of invasive fish in the Pyrenees
The LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project has launched a pioneering pilot test for the removal of invasive fish using a biodegradable biocide in a high mountain lake. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to restore high-altitude aquatic habitats, aiming to transform the restored lakes into biodiversity reservoirs and ecological corridors. It will be the…
