Lake Tanganyika is one of the most important lakes in the world because it supports millions
of people who rely on its resources and its exceptional biodiversity. However, the lake …

The vertical distribution of chlorophyll in stratified lakes and reservoirs frequently exhibits a
maximum peak deep in the water column, referred to as the deep chlorophyll maximum …

To ensure the long-term sustainable use of African Great Lakes (AGL), and to better
understand the functioning of these ecosystems, authorities, managers and scientists need …

In marine investigations, the maximum chlorophyll-a (Chla) concentration is often reported to
occur at a specific depth below the ocean surface, a phenomenon known as subsurface …

The factors that govern the geographical distribution of nitrogen fixation are fundamental to
providing accurate nitrogen budgets in aquatic environments. Model-based insights have …

Characterizing the processes which cause upwelling in the East African Great Lakes
enables prediction of the spatial–temporal variability of phytoplankton blooms and increases …

In Lake Tanganyika, blooms of nitrogen-fixing (diazotrophic) cyanobacteria emerge, when
the upper water column re-stratifies after a period of upwelling and convective mixing …

Lake Edward is one of the African Rift Valley lakes draining into the Nile River basin. We
conducted three sampling series in Lake Edward in October-November 2016, March-April …

The Great Lakes of East Africa are among the world's most important freshwater ecosystems.
Despite their importance in providing vital resources and ecosystem services, the impact of …

Phytoplankton time‐series enable the observation of recurrent seasonal patterns on
community composition, but drastic shifts in community structure are rarely observed, unless …