Mediterranean-climate streams and rivers: geographically separated but ecologically comparable freshwater systems
N Bonada, VH Resh - Hydrobiologia, 2013 - Springer
Streams and rivers in mediterranean-climate regions (med-rivers in med-regions) are
ecologically unique, with flow regimes reflecting precipitation patterns. Although timing of …
ecologically unique, with flow regimes reflecting precipitation patterns. Although timing of …
High variability is a defining component of Mediterranean-climate rivers and their biota
Variability in flow as a result of seasonal precipitation patterns is a defining element of
streams and rivers in Mediterranean-climate regions of the world and strongly influences the …
streams and rivers in Mediterranean-climate regions of the world and strongly influences the …
Microplastic concentration, distribution and dynamics along one of the largest Mediterranean-climate rivers: A whole watershed approach.
Microplastics (MPs) have been recognized as one of the most ubiquitous environmental
pollutants globally. They have been found in all ecosystems studied to date, threatening …
pollutants globally. They have been found in all ecosystems studied to date, threatening …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of seasonal variability on the development and application of a novel Multimetric Index based on benthic macroinvertebrate communities–A case study …
Using multimetric indices (MMIs) for monitoring the ecosystem health of rivers is common
practice. Increasing the applicability of MMIs needs understanding of the impacts of natural …
practice. Increasing the applicability of MMIs needs understanding of the impacts of natural …
A benthic macroinvertebrate multimetric index for Chilean Mediterranean streams
Increased anthropogenic disturbances affecting streams worldwide have resulted in
declines of freshwater biodiversity. Mediterranean ecoregions are very sensitive to such …
declines of freshwater biodiversity. Mediterranean ecoregions are very sensitive to such …
Glacier contributions to river discharge during the current Chilean megadrought
The current Chilean megadrought has led to acute water shortages in central Chile since
2010. Glaciers have provided vital fresh water to the region's rivers, but the quantity, timing …
2010. Glaciers have provided vital fresh water to the region's rivers, but the quantity, timing …
Interplay of geomorphology and hydrology drives macroinvertebrate assemblage responses to hydropeaking
Hydropeaking leads to major anthropogenic disturbance of river networks worldwide. Flow
variations imposed by hydropeaking may significantly affect macroinvertebrate assemblages …
variations imposed by hydropeaking may significantly affect macroinvertebrate assemblages …
Fragmentation of Chilean Andean rivers: expected effects of hydropower development
Background Fragmentation (establishment of barriers eg, hydropower dams, reservoirs for
irrigation) is considered one of the greatest threats to conservation of river systems …
irrigation) is considered one of the greatest threats to conservation of river systems …
Assessment of anthropogenic threats to Chilean Mediterranean freshwater ecosystems: Literature review and expert opinions
Anthropogenic threats and their impacts on aquatic ecosystems have traditionally been
evaluated only through literature reviews. Within the last decade, however, expert opinions …
evaluated only through literature reviews. Within the last decade, however, expert opinions …
The longest fragment drives fish beta diversity in fragmented river networks: Implications for river management and conservation
Connectivity plays a crucial role in maintaining the structural and functional attributes of river
networks. Therefore, the loss of connectivity (fragmentation) alters the functioning and …
networks. Therefore, the loss of connectivity (fragmentation) alters the functioning and …