Environmentally hazardous substances
Research into the impact of pesticides on freshwater ecosystems is undertaken at both organism and community level via experimental studies. The experiment separates the signal from environmental hazardous substances from other impacts on streams and lakes. Additionally, we develop models for the effects of fish farm loading, for disposal of hazardous substances and for nutrients.
Experimental set-up in Lemming (6 artificial mini-streams)
- In Lemming we have established an experimental set-up consisting of six 12 m long drain pipes. The pipes are to simulate mini-streams...read more
RISKPOINT
When pesticides and other environmentally hazardous substances are discharged into streams or are washed out from fields during precipitation events, part of the substances are effectively bound to the bottom of the streams (the sediment)...read more
Former projects
Model fish farms
During a two-year period we monitor 8 freshwater fish farms constructed according to completely new principles with almost 100% recirculation and filtration of the water...read more
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