Research in the Ebro Delta - Biodiversity Day

About the activity

The Ebro Delta (320 km2) is one of the largest wetlands in Mediterranean Europe, and the most important in Catalonia. The arrival of the river Ebro in the Mediterranean results in a large amalgam of habitats (bays, estuaries, coastal lagoons, tusks, river, riparian forest, brackish, dune systems, beaches, etc.) and makes the area present a huge biodiversity . The importance of the Delta for bird migration and nesting is well known. However, the Ebro delta is home to much more biodiversity, although much less colorful and less mediated, such as microalgae, aquatic plants, macroinvertebrates, odonates, fish and bats.

The aim of this first day of research in the Ebro Delta is to share the knowledge of the studies and monitoring of biodiversity that different institutions in Catalonia have been carrying out for some time in the area in order to understand ' n the role that all these organisms play in the functioning of the different ecosystems. This research is key to developing holistic and sustainable monitoring plans and conservation measures in these severely vulnerable landscapes in the face of a climate emergency.

The day is designed in person, which as we all know facilitates much more interaction and discussion. However, for those who are unable to attend, you can follow the day online

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Schedule

10.00 Welcome to the day

10.10 am IRTA activities in biodiversity Mrs. Rosa Trobajo, IRTA Marine and Continental Waters Program.

10.15 am Combining ecology and paleolimnology to understand the biodiversity of the Ebro Delta: microfossils as a study model Xavier Benito, Beatriu de Pinós Postdoctoral Researcher, IRTA Marine and Continental Waters Program.

10.30 am Ecological restoration of rice fields: implications for biodiversity and agronomy Néstor Pérez, Juan de la Cierva Postdoctoral Researcher, IRTA’s Sustainable Extensive Crops Program.

10.45 am PNDE activities on biodiversity. Biodiversity monitoring program at the PNDE: study and conservation of endangered fish Nati Franch, Technician of the Protection and Research Area of the Ebro Delta Natural Park.

11.00 am Biodiversity singular of the Fangs of Baltasar Sr. Quim Pou, Sorelló Director, Aquatic Environment Studies.

11.30 am Tracking of butterflies and butterflies: understanding biodiversity and its relationship with habitats and climate change Pere Luque, Curator of Natural Sciences at the Terres de l’Ebre Museum.

11.50 am Coffee break

12.20 pm Bats in the Ebro Delta: a world-class study Carles Flaquer, Coordinator of the Museum of Natural Sciences of Granollers.

12.50 pm Conservation of sea turtle nesting Mrs. Lorenzo Proia, Researcher Ramon y Cajal of the Technological Center in Biodiversity, Ecology, Environmental and Food Technology, University of Vic.

1 pm Monitoring of marine biodiversity in the natural parks of Catalonia and the Special Conservation Areas Graciela Rovira and Mrs. Júlia Ortega, Research Techniques, University of Barcelona.

1.15 pm Study and monitoring of the communities of the marine phanerogam Cymodoceanodosa in the Ebro Delta Mrs. Neus Sanmartí, Postdoctoral Researcher, Associate Professor, University of Barcelona

1.30 pm Open round of questions