Organisations
Aquatische, Wetland- en Estuariene Ecosysteemdiversiteit Research Institute for Nature and Forest
The Aquatic, Wetland and Estuarine Ecosystem Diversity research group evaluates on the basis of monitoring results whether set environmental objectives have actually been achieved and provides an assessment framework for reviewing relevant policies. The group also investigates the impact of (changing) biotic, abiotic, human and spatial factors on biological communities and system characteristics in order to provide the necessary guidelines on ...
Analytical and Environmental Chemistry Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The Analytical and Environmental Chemistry Laboratory of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel is involved in environmental research and more specifically of aquatic systems: open ocean, coastal seas, estuaries, rivers and lakes. This research is funded by international (EC, UN), national and regional organisations. As a part of the greenhouse problem, the impact of plankton productivity on the removal of atmospheric carbon dioxide is estimated via ...
Estuaries Research Institute for Nature and Forest
The Estuaries team conducts research and monitoring work in estuaries and their valleys to support ecological aspects of policy on these areas. The ecology of estuaries is central to the accumulation of systemic knowledge, monitoring, the formation of an ecological vision and the development of policy instruments and assessment frameworks. We share the results as widely as possible in reports, advisory papers and scientific publications. ...
Aquatic Management Research Institute for Nature and Forest
The Aquatic Management research group conducts research into various aspects of the management of standing and running water. The focus is on habitat restoration and restoration of longitudinal and lateral connectivity in streams and rivers as required for the conservation and restoration of aquatic fauna and flora. Typical research issues include the construction of environmentally friendly river banks, river restoration and the ...
Biology, Kulak Kortrijk Campus KU Leuven
Research topics of the unit are :
- Ecology of phytoplankton in lakes, rivers and estuaries
- Applications of microalgae
- Control of problematic algal blooms