In spite of the obvious climate changes effects on the Carpathian Basin hydrographic nets
fish fauna, studies on their potential refuge habitats in drought periods are scarce …

To elucidate the historical biogeography of a species, the patterns of population divergence
must be understood, and the evolutionary history of the species must be accurately known …

This research describes fish assemblages and associated aquatic ecosystem degradation
patterns in the Büyük Menderes River, one of Turkey's most important Anatolian basins …

Many studies around the globe have documented that the introduction of non-indigenous
fish species (NIFS) may pose severe impacts on native biota, ecosystem functioning, and …

The European Union Water Framework Directive (WFD) is a comprehensive initiative
guiding river basin water management, addressing pressures such as pollution from diffuse …

Surveys of anthropogenic pressures and their effect on river fish communities have rarely
been conducted in the eastern Mediterranean countries, in contrast to the rest of Europe. An …

Non-indigenous fish species (NIFS) can cause severe ecological impacts on the invaded
ecosystems and are considered as one of the leading factors of freshwater biodiversity loss …

The Balkans are one of the European biodiversity hotspots, hosting outstandingly rich, yet
threatened, flora and fauna. This region hosts one of the richest endemic freshwater …

Heavy metals in sediments may have significant effects on environment and human health
and can provide basic information for risk assessment of environmental health. The aim of …

The freshwater ecosystems in Kosovo have undergone significant degradation in recent
years due to various anthropogenic pressures, including sewage effluents, industrial …