Filter for Search for news Programme area Programme areaAquatic Biodiversity in the AnthropoceneAquatic Ecosystem Services and SustainabilityDimensions of Complexity of Aquatic Systems Topic TopicFreshwater ecosystemsBiodiversityEnvironmental changeMultiple stressors and pollutantsWater and matter cyclesUse and managementAquaculture and aquaponicsAnglingBehavioural ecology and swarm intelligence Format Formatpress releaseinsightshort newsfocus Apply 1 - 10 of 510 news 18 September 2023 press release Mass development of Prymnesium parvum only likely in salt-polluted inland waters and brackish water From a scientific perspective, a misleading story is being told about the detection of low concentrations of the toxin-producing brackish water algae Prymnesium parvum in various waters in Brandenburg (Germany): The interpretation spread in the media with reference to the Landesfischereiverband Brandenburg / Berlin e. V. (Brandenburg Fisheries Association) and taken up by institutions, that this result disproves the correlation between algae growth and salt concentration, is scientifically incorrect. 14 September 2023 press release In mountain lakes: a thin slimy layer becomes increasingly toxic In water bodies, stones, aquatic plants or the substrate often feel slippery. The cause of this is the so-called biofilm, a wafer-thin layer of countless microbes. They form the basis of aquatic food webs, cleaning and detoxifying the water by breaking down organic pollutants. Using lakes in the French Pyrenees as an example, researchers from the Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse and the IGB have now shown that the microbial biofilm composition is changing rapidly as a result of climate change and that toxic cyanobacteria are increasing. 13 September 2023 focus Rebuilding Rügen's pike population How can the declining pike stocks in the Bodden be supported? IGB researchers have formulated clear recommendations for politics, authorities and the user groups. 13 September 2023 short news Protection of the night: new BfN thematic issue The German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN), in close cooperation with the IGB research group "Light Pollution and Ecophysiology", has published a new special issue of the journal "Natur und Landschaft" on the topic of light pollution. 30 August 2023 press release Small waters, big concerns: climate change and water scarcity endanger ponds This summer, the water shortage in Europe continues to preoccupy politicians and the public. Small standing water bodies such as natural or artificial ponds, kettle holes or park waters are particularly suffering from the lack of water. In order to raise awareness of this problem and to point out options for action for policymakers, authorities and the civil society, IGB has today published a new IGB Dossier on this important type of water body. 9 August 2023 press release Hardly further recovery: Biodiversity in European rivers stagnates An international research team has analysed the state and development of biodiversity in European rivers. As the extensive study shows, development has stagnated after initial improvement; many river systems have not been able to regenerate completely. 9 August 2023 short news The "liver of the river" helps attenuate organic trace compounds Trace organic compounds can be attenuated in the hyporheic zone of river sediments. Jörg Lewandowski's research group has now developed a method to study the attenuation performance along a hyporheic flow path in the field. The researchers also analysed the retention of 18 relevant trace organic compounds. They show that high chemical turnover takes place on a very small spatial scale. 1 August 2023 focus “We need evaluation criteria for animal welfare in crustacean farming” Crustaceans such as shrimp are a popular food. Due to the high demand for crustaceans, the majority of those consumed no longer come from the wild, but are farmed on a large scale in aquaculture. However, there is potential for improvement in terms of sustainability and animal welfare. In an interview, Dr Sven Würtz explains why aquaculture practitioners should address this issue with urgency. 31 July 2023 short news In retrospect: IGB Open Day at Lake Stechlin With a varied programme, IGB attracted more than 250 guests to the Open Day at the IGB site in Neuglobsow on the shores of Lake Stechlin on 1 July. 31 July 2023 insight IGB receives TOTAL E-QUALITY award IGB has been honoured with the TOTAL E-QUALITY award. This renowned award recognises the Institute's equal opportunities strategy, which meets the TOTAL E-QUALITY standards in various fields of action. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 … Next page ›› Last page Last »
18 September 2023 press release Mass development of Prymnesium parvum only likely in salt-polluted inland waters and brackish water From a scientific perspective, a misleading story is being told about the detection of low concentrations of the toxin-producing brackish water algae Prymnesium parvum in various waters in Brandenburg (Germany): The interpretation spread in the media with reference to the Landesfischereiverband Brandenburg / Berlin e. V. (Brandenburg Fisheries Association) and taken up by institutions, that this result disproves the correlation between algae growth and salt concentration, is scientifically incorrect.
14 September 2023 press release In mountain lakes: a thin slimy layer becomes increasingly toxic In water bodies, stones, aquatic plants or the substrate often feel slippery. The cause of this is the so-called biofilm, a wafer-thin layer of countless microbes. They form the basis of aquatic food webs, cleaning and detoxifying the water by breaking down organic pollutants. Using lakes in the French Pyrenees as an example, researchers from the Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse and the IGB have now shown that the microbial biofilm composition is changing rapidly as a result of climate change and that toxic cyanobacteria are increasing.
13 September 2023 focus Rebuilding Rügen's pike population How can the declining pike stocks in the Bodden be supported? IGB researchers have formulated clear recommendations for politics, authorities and the user groups.
13 September 2023 short news Protection of the night: new BfN thematic issue The German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN), in close cooperation with the IGB research group "Light Pollution and Ecophysiology", has published a new special issue of the journal "Natur und Landschaft" on the topic of light pollution.
30 August 2023 press release Small waters, big concerns: climate change and water scarcity endanger ponds This summer, the water shortage in Europe continues to preoccupy politicians and the public. Small standing water bodies such as natural or artificial ponds, kettle holes or park waters are particularly suffering from the lack of water. In order to raise awareness of this problem and to point out options for action for policymakers, authorities and the civil society, IGB has today published a new IGB Dossier on this important type of water body.
9 August 2023 press release Hardly further recovery: Biodiversity in European rivers stagnates An international research team has analysed the state and development of biodiversity in European rivers. As the extensive study shows, development has stagnated after initial improvement; many river systems have not been able to regenerate completely.
9 August 2023 short news The "liver of the river" helps attenuate organic trace compounds Trace organic compounds can be attenuated in the hyporheic zone of river sediments. Jörg Lewandowski's research group has now developed a method to study the attenuation performance along a hyporheic flow path in the field. The researchers also analysed the retention of 18 relevant trace organic compounds. They show that high chemical turnover takes place on a very small spatial scale.
1 August 2023 focus “We need evaluation criteria for animal welfare in crustacean farming” Crustaceans such as shrimp are a popular food. Due to the high demand for crustaceans, the majority of those consumed no longer come from the wild, but are farmed on a large scale in aquaculture. However, there is potential for improvement in terms of sustainability and animal welfare. In an interview, Dr Sven Würtz explains why aquaculture practitioners should address this issue with urgency.
31 July 2023 short news In retrospect: IGB Open Day at Lake Stechlin With a varied programme, IGB attracted more than 250 guests to the Open Day at the IGB site in Neuglobsow on the shores of Lake Stechlin on 1 July.
31 July 2023 insight IGB receives TOTAL E-QUALITY award IGB has been honoured with the TOTAL E-QUALITY award. This renowned award recognises the Institute's equal opportunities strategy, which meets the TOTAL E-QUALITY standards in various fields of action.
