Summer sampling successfully completed (July – August 2023)

Enthusiasm and positive energy helped the scientific team of BIOLAWEB to successfully complete the summer sampling of lakes throughout Serbia, despite the challenging weather conditions.

The BIOLAWEB team investigated four different lakes, facing challenging field conditions. On that occasion, samples of phytoplankton, diatoms and macrophytes were collected from the lake. These samples are intended for both microscopic observations and genetic-molecular analyzes. In addition to biological analyses, researchers will thoroughly conduct chemical analyzes of the water. This comprehensive approach ensures a fully understanding of the ecosystems of these lakes.

During this summer sampling, colleague Susanne Schneider from the Norwegian institute NIVA made a significant contribution with her presence at Savsko Lake and at Plava banja near Kikinda. She snorkeled on these lakes and took samples of macrophytes, and with additional activities she helped with the overall ecosystem assessment of these lakes.

As the summer fieldwork is over, the BIOLAWEB team, in addition to other activities on the project, is eagerly preparing and awaiting preparations for autumn sampling.