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From research to action: restoring high mountain lakes in the Pyrenees
Once again, the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project took part in the Nit del CEAB, an event aimed at bringing science closer to the public and providing first-hand insight into the research being carried out to understand, protect and restore the natural environment. The event took place on 25 September at the Centre for Advanced Studies…
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Nature for Families: The New Activities Are Here!
This summer, the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project is launching its programme of family educational activities in the protected natural areas of the Pyrenees for the 2026 season. We invite you to join a series of free guided outings to discover the high-mountain aquatic habitats of the Pyrenees, true ecological treasures that support remarkable biodiversity and…
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Explore Nature Together: Family-Friendly Environmental Activities!
This summer, the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project kicks off its family-friendly educational activities in the protected natural areas of the Pyrenees. We invite you to join a series of free guided outings to discover the high-mountain aquatic environments—true ecological treasures that host rich biodiversity and are particularly vulnerable. The activities combine environmental education with exploration…
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Join the research in high mountain lakes: do citizen science with LIFE RESQUE ALPYR!
We’re launching a new call to citizens to help conserve the high mountain aquatic ecosystems of the Pyrenees and the Alps. This time, we invite everyone visiting these areas to take part in the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR citizen science project through the iNaturalist platform. Explore, observe, and collaborate — these are the three key steps…
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The Food Web of Pyrenean Mountain Lakes Reaches the Green Schools Forum
On June 4, 2025, the Green Schools Forum of Alta Ribagorça, Aran, and Pallars Jussà brought together around 100 participants — 75 students and 25 teachers from 12 schools — at the Wildlife Centre of Pont de Suert for a day full of creative, hands-on activities focused on environmental awareness. One of the event highlights…
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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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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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Scientific Tour to Learn About Research in High Mountain Lakes
Once again, the project team actively participated in the activities organized by the Centre for Advanced Studies of Blanes (CEAB-CSIC) as part of Science Week, a European initiative held in November to bring science and technology closer to the public and encourage scientific vocations among young people. This event stands out because institutions and research…
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Two New Videos to Introduce the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR Project
This summer, the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project participated in the production of two new videos that bring their efforts to preserve high-mountain aquatic ecosystems in the Pyrenees to a wider audience. Filming took place on June 25, 2024, in Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, featuring Dr. Dirk S. Schmeller, a conservation biology…
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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…
