Freshwater Ecosystems
Freshwater is essential for life. Multiple anthropogenic stressors have contributed to declines of aquatic biodiversity and associated ecosystem functions and services. A mechanistic understanding of the water cycle and the ecology of freshwater systems is essential for deducing recommendations for their conservation and restoration.
The aim of the research area “Freshwater Ecosystems” is to tackle global challenges in water science across disciplines, to advance the fundamental understanding of the driving forces which govern the functioning of aquatic ecosystems and their spatio-temporal patterns of biodiversity, and to translate such knowledge into strategies for sustainable environmental management.
To learn more about this research focus within the TUM School of Life Sciences within the Department of Life Science Systems, please contact: aquasys@tum.de
Project highlights
Dive in for a deeper understanding and get to know selected projects on freshwater ecosystems.
AquaKlif (bayklif)
BLIZ (bayklif)
Fish Protection
- Inn Project (Pit-Tag) / VERBUND – Investigation of longitudinal and lateral connectivity of fish habitats at the Bavarian Inn river using pit tag technology (Prof. Geist)
Project news
Bavarian lakes in climate change
Climate-related research has been conducted at the Limnological Station in Iffeldorf for more than 15 years.
Microplastics research project with groundbreaking results
Plastic residues in aquatic systems as a potential environmental risk
Complex investigation of new hydropower plants
Are there hydroelectric power plants that are fish-friendly?
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