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Invasive species often go undetected for a long time, or their damaging impacts are not immediately clear says a new study under participation of IGB. 

Two recent studies of IGB-scientist Gabriel Singer: Dried freshwaters play an important role in the global carbon cycle, and are responsible for the release of CO2 and other climate-relevant gases.

Climate change will strongly affect many European freshwater fish species. This is particularly the case for species in the Mediterranean region, according to the latest findings of an international team of researchers.

Lesser Flamingos are the subject of a new book written by IGB scientist Lothar Krienitz. The book gives insights into the life of these mysterious water birds.

On January 23rd the Berliner Nachtungen will enter the 10th round. This time Will Straw from McGill University Montreal will discuss media consumption at night with his audience. It starts at 8pm in the Center for Metropolitan Studies Berlin.

153 researchers from 40 countries jointly investigated how climatic factors influence carbon cycling in flowing waters and their riparian zones.

Michael T. Monaghan has been awarded as Honorary Professor of Biology at Freie Universität Berlin. Congratulations!

 Water transfer megaprojects are meant to supply fresh water to the  globe. Researchers have collected the data for comparison and  planning.