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Una mostra per scoprire e proteggere gli ecosistemi acquatici dei Pirenei
Dal progetto LIFE RESQUE ALPYR desideriamo ricordare che è possibile consultare e richiedere la mostra divulgativa realizzata nell’ambito del progetto LimnoPirineus, dedicata agli ecosistemi acquatici di alta montagna dei Pirenei. La mostra è disponibile sul sito web del progetto e può essere richiesta anche attraverso la piattaforma di Risorse per la divulgazione e la partecipazione…
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Strani animali: lo zooplancton dei laghi d’alta quota
Le acque cristalline dei laghi di montagna nascondono un universo minuscolo e affascinante: quello dello zooplancton. Questi organismi, per la maggior parte microscopici, fluttuano liberamente nella colonna d’acqua e svolgono funzioni essenziali nell’ecosistema. Si nutrono di fitoplancton —piante microscopiche— e, a loro volta, costituiscono la base della dieta di molti pesci e altre specie acquatiche.…
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The third newsletter of the project is now available!
We are pleased to announce that the third newsletter of the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project is now available! In this edition, we share the most significant progress made in recent months. This year, we conducted our first pilot test with rotenone to eliminate invasive fish species from high-mountain lakes. This action is part of a…
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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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Published the third brochure of the project
The high mountain lakes are isolated from the rivers below by physical barriers that have prevented fish from colonising them naturally. However, we find fish in a substantial number of lakes as a result of a historical process of introduction. In addition to being introduced species, they are considered invasive species, as they have a…
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Audiovisual pills to know the project
We are thrilled to kick off the 13 audiovisual capsules we have prepared so you can learn all the details about our project. This first video will give you an overview of the project, its objectives, and the main restoration and conservation actions. Starting today, you will find a new capsule every month. The videos…
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Bats, little-known marvels!
Today is the International Bat Appreciation Day, with over 1,440 species worldwide, bats are true examples of biodiversity among mammals. Approximately 20% of all mammal species are bats. The order Chiroptera, a Greek-origin name meaning “winged hand” (cheir = hand, pteron = wing), encompasses all bat species. Bats are distributed throughout most of the planet,…
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We have published the second brochure of the project
A characteristic feature of high mountains, especially in areas composed of granite or slate, is the abundance and diversity of surface waters. This richness is a result of high precipitation, the low permeability of the rocks, and glacial terrain. As a result, there is an abundance of springs and other water sources, such as streams,…
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Welcome back to the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR newsletter!
We are excited to present our project’s latest newsletter, shining a spotlight on the incredible achievements we’ve recently accomplished. Over the past months, we’ve been immersed in scientific endeavors, conservation actions and outreach initiatives, all in pursuit of our primary objective: restoring and preserving high-mountain aquatic ecosystems. Our summer field campaign has been pivotal, involving…
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The first brochure of the project has been published!
One of the outreach tasks included in the project is to create a total of three informative brochures. This initial publication, edited in 6 languages, contains general information about the project. It details the target species and habitats, the conservation actions being undertaken, and explaining the main threats faced by high-mountain aquatic ecosystems and the…
