Publication: The recovery of European freshwater biodiversity has come to a halt
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An international team of researchers has analysed the state and development of biodiversity in European rivers
The comprehensive study on invertebrates shows that between 1968 and 2010, biodiversity in river systems in 22 European countries initially recovered due to improved water quality. Since 2010, however, biodiversity has stagnated; many river systems have not fully recovered. The researchers therefore urgently recommend additional measures to further promote the recovery of biodiversity in inland waters. This is also urgently needed in the face of current and future increasing pressures - such as pollution, sealing, drought, warming and the spread of invasive species. The study was published in the scientific journal Nature.
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