[HTML][HTML] European aquatic ecological assessment methods: A critical review of their sensitivity to key pressures
Abstract The European Union has embarked on a policy which aims to achieve good
ecological status in all surface waters (ie rivers, lakes, transitional and coastal waters). In …
ecological status in all surface waters (ie rivers, lakes, transitional and coastal waters). In …
[HTML][HTML] Benthic macroinvertebrates in lake ecological assessment: A review of methods, intercalibration and practical recommendations
Legislation in Europe has been adopted to determine and improve the ecological integrity of
inland and coastal waters. Assessment is based on four biotic groups, including benthic …
inland and coastal waters. Assessment is based on four biotic groups, including benthic …
Comparison of markers for the monitoring of freshwater benthic biodiversity through DNA metabarcoding
Metabarcoding of bulk or environmental DNA has great potential for biomonitoring of
freshwater environments. However, successful application of metabarcoding to biodiversity …
freshwater environments. However, successful application of metabarcoding to biodiversity …
[HTML][HTML] A hitchhiker's guide to European lake ecological assessment and intercalibration
Abstract The Water Framework Directive is the first international legislation to require
European countries to establish comparable ecological assessment schemes for their …
European countries to establish comparable ecological assessment schemes for their …
A review of the application of the macroinvertebrate-based multimetric indices (MMIs) for water quality monitoring in lakes
The increasing stress on lake ecosystems is affecting their functioning such as providing
goods and services to inhabiting organisms and riparian communities. Monitoring of water …
goods and services to inhabiting organisms and riparian communities. Monitoring of water …
[HTML][HTML] Restoring gradual land-water transitions in a shallow lake improved phytoplankton quantity and quality with cascading effects on zooplankton production
Land-water transition areas play a significant role in the functioning of aquatic ecosystems.
However, anthropogenic pressures are posing severe threats on land-water transition areas …
However, anthropogenic pressures are posing severe threats on land-water transition areas …
Lake hydromorphology assessment in Europe: Where are we 20 years after the adoption of the Water Framework Directive?
The characterization of lake hydromorphology is crucial to understand the dynamics of
biodiversity. In Europe, it is also a regulatory requirement of the Water Framework Directive …
biodiversity. In Europe, it is also a regulatory requirement of the Water Framework Directive …
Assessing the ecological effects of hydromorphological pressures on European lakes
ABSTRACT In European countries, hydromorphological (HyMo) pressures are the second
most commonly occurring types of pressures on aquatic ecosystems (after eutrophication) …
most commonly occurring types of pressures on aquatic ecosystems (after eutrophication) …
Effects of shoreline alteration and habitat heterogeneity on macroinvertebrate community composition across European lakes
Human lake shore alterations often result in a substantial decrease of littoral and riparian
habitat diversity and physical complexity, but the intensity at which shore alterations affect …
habitat diversity and physical complexity, but the intensity at which shore alterations affect …
Biomonitoring of lakes using macroinvertebrates: recommended indices and metrics for use in West Africa and develo** countries
Lake systems are under heavy pressure impacting on their biodiversity and associated
ecosystem services. This is especially acute in West Africa and develo** countries which …
ecosystem services. This is especially acute in West Africa and develo** countries which …