In this paper, we present a review on concepts, current use and anticipated future directions
of biomonitoring approaches and bioindicators used for river ecosystems. Periphyton …

The first studies of diatoms and river pollution were carried out 60 years ago, and the
suitability of these micro-algae as bioassessment indicators for monitoring river quality was …

This is the second edition of Freshwater Algae; the popular guide to temperate freshwater
algae. This book uniquely combines practical information on sampling and experimental …

An important goal for community ecology is the characterization and prediction of changes in
community patterns along environmental gradients. We aimed to identify the major …

The European Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC (WFD) has been implemented over
the past 20 years, using physicochemical, biological and hydromorphological elements to …

This opinion paper introduces a special series of articles dedicated to freshwater benthic
algae and their use in assessment and monitoring. This special series was inspired by talks …

The inclusion of diatoms into the current suite of biomonitoring tools in use in South Africa,
as well as the use of European and other diatom indices in South Africa, and in particular the …

Use of epilithic diatoms as bioindicators from lotic systems in southern brazil, with special
emphasis on eutrophication. Epilithic diatom biocenoses have been recommended by …

Eutrophication is one of the major problems for surface water quality in Norway, particularly
in the lowlands near settlements and agricultural areas. Here, we present a new index …

The Sakarya River basin is one of the largest basins in Turkey, and encompasses the
Kocaeli, Düzce, Sakarya, Bursa, Bilecik, Bolu, Kütahya, Eskişehir, Ankara, Afyon, and Konya …