Research projects
The research group's focus is on limnology, aquatic ecology and global change. Areas of particular interest include aquatic biodiversity and functional diversity, the ecology and functioning of aquatic ecosystems in arid and semi-arid regions, temporary aquatic ecosystems, and the impact of climate change and human activities on aquatic ecosystems. The group also conducts ecological monitoring and global synthesis in limnology.
Research lines and projects
1. PROJECTS
- Global Observatory of Aquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity in Oceanic Islands (OASES)
- Iconic Galapagos islands as a climate change hot-spot?
Research lines:
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Ecology and Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems on Oceanic Islands
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Global Networks for Monitoring and Synthesis in Limnology
2. PROJECTS:
- Studies in aquatic ecosystems of drylands: identifying gaps through appropriate analytical tools.
- Global protocols and reference areas: International Network on Limnology of Drylands
Research lines:
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Global Networks for Monitoring and Synthesis in Limnology
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Ecology and Functioning of Aquatic Ecosystems in Arid and Semi-arid Regions
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Functional Diversity and Ecosystem Functioning
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Ecology, Biodiversity, and Resilience of Lentic Temporary Ecosystems
3. PROJECTS
- Biodiversity under climatic changes and anthropogenic pressures in temporary ponds and rock pools
- Spatial distribution of phytoplankton and planktonic communities in Australia: metacommunities in Gnammas.
Research lines:
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Ecology and Functioning of Aquatic Ecosystems in Arid and Semi-arid Regions
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Global Networks for Monitoring and Synthesis in Limnology
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Functional Diversity and Ecosystem Functioning
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Ecology, Biodiversity, and Resilience of Lentic Temporary Ecosystems