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View article: Community response in highly dynamic ecosystems: the case of zooplankton from Mediterranean coastal ponds
Community response in highly dynamic ecosystems: the case of zooplankton from Mediterranean coastal ponds Open
The inherent nature of coastal ponds and their small size make them highly dynamic ecosystems, with great variations in their environmental conditions, such as changes in conductivity (due to sea storms or freshwater inputs), water level, …
View article: Inorganic nutrient input effects and severity of disturbance in zooplankton community structure
Inorganic nutrient input effects and severity of disturbance in zooplankton community structure Open
Mediterranean coastal lagoons are increasingly affected by nutrient enrichment from both natural and anthropogenic sources. While most studies focus on total nutrient loads, little is known about how the mode of nutrient delivery, pulsed o…
View article: Drought effects on the occurrence of emerging contaminants in an alluvial aquifer: Implications for groundwater resources management.
Drought effects on the occurrence of emerging contaminants in an alluvial aquifer: Implications for groundwater resources management. Open
Human activities, such as agriculture and reclaimed water discharges, are the main sources of pharmaceuticals (PhACs) and emerging contaminants (ECs) in groundwater. Their occurrence is expected to be linked to the hydrogeological dynamics…
View article: Late Quaternary morpho-stratigraphic record of diapir rise in the Cardona salt extrusion, NE Spain. Halokinetic sequences, raised terraces and uplift rates
Late Quaternary morpho-stratigraphic record of diapir rise in the Cardona salt extrusion, NE Spain. Halokinetic sequences, raised terraces and uplift rates Open
Active diapirism has received very limited attention from the geomorphological and Quaternary Science perspective, despite the role played by this ground deformation process in the development of landforms and sedimentary environments, and…
View article: Dataset for analyzing and modelling the eutrophication processes in groundwater-coastal lagoon systems: The La Pletera lagoons case study (NE Spain)
Dataset for analyzing and modelling the eutrophication processes in groundwater-coastal lagoon systems: The La Pletera lagoons case study (NE Spain) Open
A comprehensive hydrogeological report was conducted to determine the origin, occurrence and processes affecting nitrogen in a Mediterranean coastal aquifer-lagoon system. Water levels, hydrochemical and isotopic data was gathered during a…
View article: Hydrogeological origin of the CO2-rich mineral water of Vilajuïga in the Eastern Pyrenees (NE Catalonia, Spain)
Hydrogeological origin of the CO2-rich mineral water of Vilajuïga in the Eastern Pyrenees (NE Catalonia, Spain) Open
The mineral water of Vilajuïga village in Alt Empordà (NE Catalonia, Spain) owes its uniqueness to an emanation of geogenic CO 2 that modifies groundwater hydrochemistry to produce a differentiated HCO 3 –Na- and CO 2 -rich groundwater amo…
View article: Nitrogen in surface aquifer - Coastal lagoons systems: Analyzing the origin of eutrophication processes
Nitrogen in surface aquifer - Coastal lagoons systems: Analyzing the origin of eutrophication processes Open
Coastal lagoons can act as sinks and sources of a wide range of substances, including nutrients, and pollutants. In these ecosystems, primary production is limited more by nitrogen than by phosphorus. For this reason, they are significantl…
View article: Hydrochemical and isotopic data of the La Pletera salt marsh area
Hydrochemical and isotopic data of the La Pletera salt marsh area Open
Hydrochemical and isotopic data from the La Pletera lagoons, the alluvial aquifer, the Ter River, the Ter Vell channel, and the Mediterranean sea, from 2014 to 2018.
View article: Hydrochemical and isotopic data of the La Pletera salt marsh area
Hydrochemical and isotopic data of the La Pletera salt marsh area Open
Hydrochemical and isotopic data from the La Pletera lagoons, the alluvial aquifer, the Ter River, the Ter Vell channel, and the Mediterranean sea, from 2014 to 2018.
View article: Piezometric data of the La Pletera salt marsh area
Piezometric data of the La Pletera salt marsh area Open
Piezometric data obtained in the north area of the alluvial aquifer of the Ter River, close to its mouth; and water levels obtained in the Pletera salt marsh area lagoons during these campaigns. Campaigns conducted between 2014-2019.
View article: Effects of morphology and sediment permeability on coastal lagoons’ hydrological patterns
Effects of morphology and sediment permeability on coastal lagoons’ hydrological patterns Open
Mediterranean coastal lagoons are influenced from a wide variety of external factors such as surface and groundwater flows and climate dynamics. They are also vulnerable to human activities, which have caused a significant loss of these ty…
View article: Effects of morphology and sediment permeability on coastal lagoons’ hydrological patterns using the General Lake Model
Effects of morphology and sediment permeability on coastal lagoons’ hydrological patterns using the General Lake Model Open
Meteorological data and water levels of the La Pletera salt marshes, as well as Input data for each Lagoon to integrate in the General Lake Model.
View article: Effects of morphology and sediment permeability on coastal lagoons’ hydrological patterns using the General Lake Model
Effects of morphology and sediment permeability on coastal lagoons’ hydrological patterns using the General Lake Model Open
Meteorological data and water levels of the La Pletera salt marshes, as well as Input data for each Lagoon to integrate in the General Lake Model.
View article: Identifying critical transitions in seasonal shifts of zooplankton composition in a confined coastal salt marsh
Identifying critical transitions in seasonal shifts of zooplankton composition in a confined coastal salt marsh Open
Zooplankton assemblages in the confined coastal lagoons of La Pletera salt marshes (Baix Ter wetlands, Girona, Spain) are dominated by two species: one calanoid copepod ( Eurytemora velox ) and the other rotifer ( Brachionus gr. plicatilis…
View article: Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Cooperative Learning Dimensions Based on Higher Education Students’ Perceptions
Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Cooperative Learning Dimensions Based on Higher Education Students’ Perceptions Open
This study analyzes the perception, mainly on motivation, interpersonal relationships, and learning outcomes, of higher education students from seven university disciplines derived from Cooperative Learning (CL) activities undertaken in th…
View article: Assessing the Influence of Environmental Factors on Groundwater Antibiotic Occurrence by Means of Variation Partitioning
Assessing the Influence of Environmental Factors on Groundwater Antibiotic Occurrence by Means of Variation Partitioning Open
The spatial distribution of antibiotics in alluvial aquifers presents a large variability caused by the joint action of several factors including hydrology, land use, and groundwater properties. In this study, the influences of these facto…
View article: Response of macroinvertebrate communities to hydrological and hydrochemical alterations in Mediterranean streams
Response of macroinvertebrate communities to hydrological and hydrochemical alterations in Mediterranean streams Open
Mediterranean rivers are affected by natural disturbances and human pressures, which may alter their hydrology, water quality and habitat structure. In this study an analysis of macroinvertebrates community structure has been used to deter…
View article: Metal release in shallow aquifers impacted by deep CO2 fluxes
Metal release in shallow aquifers impacted by deep CO2 fluxes Open
The impact of CO2 leakage from underground storage formations on shallow water resources is a concerning aspect in CO2 capture and storage (CCS) risk assessment. In Campo de Calatrava region (Spain), natural CO2 fluxes from the Earth's man…
View article: Groundwater nitrate pollution and climate change: learnings from a water balance-based analysis of several aquifers in a western Mediterranean region (Catalonia)
Groundwater nitrate pollution and climate change: learnings from a water balance-based analysis of several aquifers in a western Mediterranean region (Catalonia) Open
Climate change will affect the dynamics of the hydrogeological systems and their water resources quality; in particular nitrate, which is herein taken as a paradigmatic pollutant to illustrate the effects of climate change on groundwater q…
View article: Isotope and microbiome data provide complementary information to identify natural nitrate attenuation processes in groundwater
Isotope and microbiome data provide complementary information to identify natural nitrate attenuation processes in groundwater Open
Natural attenuation processes alleviate the impact of fertilization practices on groundwater resources. Therefore, identifying the occurrence of denitrification has become a requirement for water quality management. Several approaches are …
View article: Towards the understanding of antibiotic occurrence and transport in groundwater: Findings from the Baix Fluvià alluvial aquifer (NE Catalonia, Spain)
Towards the understanding of antibiotic occurrence and transport in groundwater: Findings from the Baix Fluvià alluvial aquifer (NE Catalonia, Spain) Open
Antibiotics are an increasing focus of interest due to their high detection frequency in the environment. However, their presence in water bodies is not regulated by environmental policies. This field study investigates, for the first time…
View article: Groundwater dependence of coastal lagoons: The case of La Pletera salt marshes (NE Catalonia)
Groundwater dependence of coastal lagoons: The case of La Pletera salt marshes (NE Catalonia) Open
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems of the world, playing an important role in coastal defense and wildlife conservation. These ecosystems, however, are usually affected by human activities, which may cause a loss and…