Intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams (IRES) are common across Europe and dominate
some Mediterranean river networks. In all climate zones, IRES support high biodiversity and …

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 …

This study aimed to compare the intensity and the sensitivity of the responses of four river
biological quality elements (BQEs)–macrophytes, fish, diatoms and macroinvertebrates–to …

Deforestation is a major threat globally, but especially in tropical regions because they are
biodiversity strongholds and carbon storehouses. Some studies have reported changes in …

Increased anthropogenic disturbances affecting streams worldwide have resulted in
declines of freshwater biodiversity. Mediterranean ecoregions are very sensitive to such …

Many riparian ecosystems in Mediterranean Europe are affected by land use and flow
alteration by dams. We focused on understanding how these stressors and their …

Temporary rivers are dynamic and complex ecosystems that are widespread in arid and
semi-arid regions, such as the Mediterranean. Biotic communities adapted in their …

ABSTRACT A multimetric Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) based on fish data was developed to
assess the ecological status of Iberian streams, in the context of the European Water …

Intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams (IRES) are dynamic ecosystems that shift between
aquatic and terrestrial states. IRES are widespread, abundant and increasing in extent, but …

As complex mosaics of lotic, lentic, and terrestrial habitats, intermittent rivers and ephemeral
streams (IRES) support high biodiversity. Despite their ecological importance, IRES are …