[HTML][HTML] Water quality, biological quality, and human well-being: Water salinity and scarcity in the Draa River basin, Morocco
N Kaczmarek, I Mahjoubi, M Benlasri, M Nothof… - Ecological …, 2023 - Elsevier
River ecosystems are being threatened by rising temperatures, aridity, and salinity due to
climate change and increased water abstractions. These threats also put human well-being …
climate change and increased water abstractions. These threats also put human well-being …
[HTML][HTML] Towards the identification of hotspots of freshwater biodiversity in North-Western Africa: A case study using species distribution models for water beetles in …
A Belhaj, S Pallarés, N Bennas, B Chergui… - Global Ecology and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Freshwater biodiversity loss is of concern in the Mediterranean Basin, as one of the global
hotspots of biodiversity. Despite a number of faunistic and taxonomic studies that have been …
hotspots of biodiversity. Despite a number of faunistic and taxonomic studies that have been …
A general lack of complete inventories for aquatic beetles in Morocco
A Belhaj, D Sánchez-Fernández, BC El Hemiani… - Journal of Insect …, 2023 - Springer
Conservation-planning approaches must be supported by a good understanding of the
geographical distribution of species. Despite the efforts conducted so far to compile data on …
geographical distribution of species. Despite the efforts conducted so far to compile data on …
An updated checklist of Gyrinidae, Haliplidae, Noteridae, Hygrobiidae and Dytiscidae (Coleoptera: Adephaga) of Morocco, with notes on chorology
This checklist summarises our present knowledge on Moroccan distribution of the water
beetles of five families: Gyrinidae, Haliplidae, Noteridae, Hygrobiidae and Dytiscidae. It …
beetles of five families: Gyrinidae, Haliplidae, Noteridae, Hygrobiidae and Dytiscidae. It …
Updating the presence, distribution and chorology of Moroccan Dryopoidea (Coleoptera: Elmidae and Dryopidae)
This work presents an updated list of water beetles of the Elmidae and Dryopidae occurring
in Morocco. The study is based on an exhaustive review of literature (1914–2021) …
in Morocco. The study is based on an exhaustive review of literature (1914–2021) …
Conservation of freshwater biodiversity in North Africa under future climate and land-cover changes
A Belhaj, M Mingarro, D Sánchez-Fernández… - Biodiversity and …, 2024 - Springer
Freshwater ecosystems are among the most threatened worldwide. A great part of this threat
comes from climate and land cover changes. This situation is specially worrying in areas …
comes from climate and land cover changes. This situation is specially worrying in areas …
Do water physicochemical parameters explain richness and phenology of aquatic beetles (Coleoptera) in Tonga Lake (Northeast Algeria)?
The aim of this study was to investigate the biodiversity and structure of the aquatic beetle
community living in Tonga Lake, a protected area classified by Ramsar in 1983 …
community living in Tonga Lake, a protected area classified by Ramsar in 1983 …
New Data on Biodiversity and Chorology of Aquatic Insects of Tazekka National Park (Middle Atlas, Morocco) I: Odonata, Coleoptera, and Hemiptera
K Belahcen, B Chergui, M El Haissoufi… - Transactions of the …, 2023 - BioOne
Aquatic insects play a crucial role in freshwater ecosystems, and their diversity and
distribution are important indicators of ecosystem health. In this study, we present old and …
distribution are important indicators of ecosystem health. In this study, we present old and …
Checklist of Moroccan aquatic beetles (Coleoptera: Hydraenidae Mulsant, 1844). New records and updates.
Several field surveys at 391 freshwater localities between 1985 and 2019 were undertaken
in Morocco. Altogether, our field studies identified 67 species belonging to three genera …
in Morocco. Altogether, our field studies identified 67 species belonging to three genera …
Toward sustainable biological and environmental policies in Africa
SE Evivie, ER Evivie - Sustainable Utilization and Conservation of Africa's …, 2023 - Springer
The African continent is endowed with significant biodiversity and environmental resources,
including terrestrial and aquatic species, water bodies, natural mineral reserves, and an …
including terrestrial and aquatic species, water bodies, natural mineral reserves, and an …