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Aquatic organisms are threatened by fungal and fungal-like diseases globally. There are few approved chemical means for combating these pathogens, and many have unwanted side-effects. IGB scientists propose 7 biological alternatives.

Interesting short lectures by female researchers – easy to understand, free of charge and open air – will be held on 22 June 2019 from 2 to 5 pm at Berlin's Alexanderplatz under the World Time Clock. Bonus: Brand new explainer video! 

Graduates get the skills to work in pioneering jobs at the interface of the aquatic sciences, sustainable ecosystem management and food production.

How can you make lakes and the worlds largely hidden within them experienceable? "Artists in Residence" of IGB will be filming at Lake Stechlin in June.

Organisms can grow on microplastics and accumulate in the water. Researchers from IGB and IOW have shown that potentially toxin-fproducing microorganisms are also among the top colonisers.

Heavy vessel operation significantly reduces the number of fishes, says study of Christian Wolter and Petr Zajkcek. They recommend that these results should also be taken into account in the "Blue Belt Germany" federal program, for which the 3rd Status Conference is being held in Berlin today.

IGB has been awarded for its "Excellent Training Quality" by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Berlin (IHK).

Urban Ecology is an important field of research for the IGB. The "Long Day of Urban Nature" on 25 May 2019 was also about aquatic species diversity in Berlin and recreation on the water. There was also information on aquaculture.