A study by Miguel Clavero, a researcher at the Doñana Biological Station – CSIC, reconstructs the history of the first introductions of pike, common carp, tench and Italian crayfish into Spain.

Interdisciplinary studies allow to introduce a long-term perspective on the magnitude and rhythm of changes in ecosystems, including biological invasions.

The restoration of degraded areas and the creation of artificial ecosystems have partially compensated for the continuing loss of natural wetlands. However, the success of these wetlands in terms of the capacity of supporting biodiversity and ecosystem functions is unclear. Natural, restored, and artificially created wetlands present within the Doñana protected area were compared to evaluate if they are equivalent in terms of waterbird functional trait diversity and composition. Functional...