River Ecology (RivEcol)
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| Knowledge area Ecology |
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| PI: Arturo Elosegi | Co-PI: Luz Boyero | |
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Members Professors: Ana Basaguren, Aitor Larrañaga, Maite Arroita Postdoctoral researchers: Javier Pérez, Edurne Estévez, Silvia Monroy, Naiara López, Pablo Salmón, Aingeru Martínez, Miriam Colls, Libe Solagaistua PhD students: Ioar de Guzmán, Vicky Pérez-Calpe, Miren Atristain, Alberto Alonso, Marius Dhamelincourt |
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Keywords River, stream, structure, functioning, biodiversity, anthropogenic impact, conservation, restoration |
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Description The research group investigates the effects of human activities on the structure and functioning of river ecosystems. It analyzes the effects of forestry, point source and diffuse pollution, hydromorphological alterations or biodiversity loss on processes such as inputs and decomposition of organic matter, river metabolism and nutrient retention, in rivers all around the world. It combines different strategies: laboratory experiments, comparative field studies and ecosystem-scale experiments. The group also applies the results of its research to collaborate with managers in assessing the ecological and conservation status rivers, developing management plans for protected spaces and species, and designing river restoration projects. |
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