Proiecte
PN19200203-Assessment of the current state of deltaic aquatic ecosystems using specific environmental indicators (hydro-morphological, physical-chemical, and biological) and spatial planning mapping of wetland changes in key points of the Danube Delta areas
Acronim: GEOBIOECOMAR
| Responsible / Lead: | Dr. Irina Catianis, CS II |
| Coordinator: | GeoEcoMar |
| Beneficiary: | GeoEcoMar |
| Funder / Funding body: | The Ministry of Education and Research (contracted by the Ministry of Research and Innovation) |
| Funding scheme: | Programul Nucleu |
| Duration: | 48 months |
| Start date: | 14.01.2019 |
| End date: | 16.12.2022 |
PN19200203-Assessment of the current state of deltaic aquatic ecosystems using specific environmental indicators (hydro-morphological, physical-chemical, and biological) and spatial planning mapping of wetland changes in key points of the Danube Delta areas
Acronym: GEOBIOECOMAR
The project aimed to conduct an interdisciplinary assessment of the environmental quality of deltaic ecosystems, focusing on surface water, sediments, and biota. It also included the evaluation of aquatic vegetation expansion and identifying erosion and sediment accumulation processes in key areas within the delta region. The primary objective was to assess the impact and associated risks resulting from natural dynamics and anthropogenic pressures, thereby contributing to a deeper understanding and more effective management of vulnerable wetland systems.
- To conduct both fundamental and applied research in deltaic, lacustrine, and adjacent coastal systems, focusing on the identification and analysis of natural and anthropogenic processes with potentially adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems;
- To perform integrated field surveys aimed at measuring key physical-chemical and biological indicators that define the ecological status of the Danube Delta and its coastal interface, accounting for spatial and temporal variability;
- To assess the environmental condition of benthic habitats by analyzing the composition and structure of micro- and macrozoobenthic invertebrate communities as indicators of ecosystem health;
- To perform hydro-morpho-dynamic investigations, including topo-bathymetric profiling and topographic-geodetic measurements at selected key locations along the Danube’s deltaic sector;
- To support habitat monitoring and spatial analysis, by mapping emergent aquatic vegetation through high-resolution topographic-geodetic surveys, focusing on representative lakes within the study area.