Spatial and temporal trends of macrobenthic organisms in the Sea Scheldt and tidal tributaries (De Vlaamse Waterweg nv)
Details
The project ‘Spatial and temporal trends of macrobenthic organisms in the Sea Scheldt and tidal tributaries’ is part of the current MONEOS programme, coordinated by the Flemish-Dutch Scheldt Commission. Annual spatial sampling of soil fauna throughout the Sea Scheldt estuary (incl. tidal sections of the tributaries) makes detailed monitoring possible of variation in space and over time. Macroinvertebrates constitute a required biological quality element in the assessment of the ecological status of transitional waters in the framework of the European Water Framework Directive. As a sedentary fauna element, macrobenthic organisms are a useful biological component for the meaningful definition of biologically relevant spatial units with both abiotic and biotic identifying characteristics.| Status | Running |
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| Actual start/end date | 01/01/2011 - 31/12/2027 |
Teams
- Aquatic Management
- Estuaries
- Nature Report and Advice Coordination
- Environment and Climate
- Monitoring and Restoration of Aquatic Fauna
- Biotope Diversity
- Biometry, Methodology and Quality Assurance
INBO Research theme(s)
- Water
Participants
Alexander Van BraeckelErika Van den Bergh
Frederic Van Lierop
Gunther Van Ryckegem
Helen Michels
Jan Soors
Jeroen Speybroeck
Kenny Hessel
Koen Vervaet
Koen Willems
Marlies Froidmont
Mathieu Pieters
Nico De Regge
Pieter Dhaluin
Ralf Gyselings
Ruben Elsen
Thomas Terrie
Tom Van den Neucker
Toon Westra
Joram De Beukelaer
Frank Van de Meutter
Vincent Smeekens
Olja Bezdenjesnji
Dimitri Buerms
Koen Thibau
Charles Lefranc
Joost Vanoverbeke
Amber Mertens
Oberon Geunens
Kjell Janssens
Ada Coudenys
Bram Loos
Jeroen Speybroeck
