We reviewed the literature on the effects of land use changes on mediterranean river
ecosystems (med-rivers) to provide a foundation and directions for future research on …

In most of the world's watercourses, dramatic modifications have occurred as a
consequence of intensive use by human societies. The simplification of the channel network …

The climate change in the Mediterranean area is expected to have significant impacts on the
aquatic ecosystems and particular in the mountain rivers and streams that often host …

Fish introductions, particularly in areas of high biological diversity and endemism, represent
a major threat for biodiversity. In the Balkan Peninsula, 60 fish species have been …

Distribution records (historical, contemporary) for native and non-native freshwater fish
species from 105 hydrographic basin areas were compiled and analysed in order to develop …

Delineating biogeographical regions is a critical step towards the establishment and
evaluation of conservation priorities. In the present study, we analysed the distribution …

Water quality indices that describe the status of water are commonly used in freshwater
vulnerability assessment. The design of river water quality monitoring programs has always …

Abstract The Potomida genus (Bivalvia, Unionida) has a Circum-Mediterranean distribution
and like other freshwater mussel species, its populations have suffered dramatic declines …

Aims River gravel bars are endangered habitats in Europe. However, classification schemes
of their vegetation and habitat types differ among European countries, and they are even …

The invasion of non‐indigenous freshwater fish species is one of the most important threats
to aquatic biodiversity. Similar to other Mediterranean countries, Greece is considered a hot …