Aquatic Ecology and Ecotoxicology

research

Published 4 May 2005

Current research projects

PeatCap

PeatCap: Natural capping in the polluted Volgermeer Polder (the Netherlands) provides new chances for peat growth counteracting land subsidence

Ciska Overbeek, Harm van der Geest, Wim Admiraal (UvA), in cooperation with RUN, UU, Witteveen+Bos
2011-2015
Funded by STW

Development of a High-output Production Platform for Sponge Biomass

Brittany Alexander, Jasper de Goeij, Harm van der Geest, Wim Admiraal, Ronald Osinga (Porifarma)
2011-2015
Funded by Portifarma

A sponge loop in coral reefs: Energy recycling in benthic ecosystems?

Jasper de Goeij
2010-2014
VENI grant NWO

Benthic invertebrates affected by uv-b radiation and metals in high altitude tropical andean streams

 Raúl Loayza-Muro (Lab. Ecotoxicology, Faculty of Sciences and Philosophy, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru), Michiel Kraak, Wim Admiraal.

Interacting consortia of detritus feeding invertebrates and microorganisms

towards a linkage of species assemblage and functional diversity
Ellard Hunting, Michiel Kraak, Wim Admiraal, Ton Breure (RIVM), Esther van der Grinten (RIVM), Christian Mulder (RIVM).
2008-2011
Funded by RIVM.

Adaptation of an opportunistic aquatic insect to environmental stress

which genes are involved and can we use them as molecular biomarkers for ecological quality assessment?
Marino Marinkovic, WIm Admiraal, Michiel Kraak, Martijs Jonker (MAD).
2008-2011
Funded by NWO mosaic

Spatial heterogeneity of microphytes and grazers

Biological interactions generating spatial heterogeneity of microphytes and grazers on intertidal flats and floodplains.
Centre for Wetland ecology 2005-2009. Ellen Weerman, Peter Herman (NIOO), Johan van de Koppel (NIOO), Wim Admiraal, Harm van der Geest.
2005-2009
Funded by CWE

Epidemiology of metal accumulation

Epidemiology of metal accumulation through the coupled life cycles of copepods, tape worms, cyprinid fish and humans in the coastal zone of Lake Victoria, Kenya.
Elyah Okot, Odipo Osano (Moi University Kenya), Wim Admiraal, Harm van der Geest. Michiel Kraak, Phillip Maritim.
2005-2009
Funded by NWO-Wotro

Conversion of particles and pathogens in biological filtration of treated municipal wastewaters

Bram Mulling, Harm van der Geest, Wim Admiraal (UvA), Ruud Kampf, Joost Kappelhof (Waternet), Rob van den Boomen (Wiiteveen&Bos, STOWA).
2009-2013
Funded by STOWA and Waternet

Drivers of spatial distribution and biodiversity in benthic communities of Noord-Holland

Alejandra Goldenberg, Merrin Whatley, Harm van der Geest, Wim Admiraal (UvA), Gert van Ee (HHNK), Ron van Leuken (Waterproef), Herman van Dam (Waternatuur, Waterproef).
2010-2014
Funded by Stichting Waterproef and HHNK

ENFIRO

Susanne Waaijers, John Parsons, Michiel Kraak, WIm admiraal, Pim de Voogt (UvA)
2010-2014
Funded by EU

Anthropogenic and natural chemical stressors modulating the development of primary production in th

Sascha Sjollema, Harm van der Geest, Wim Admiraal (uvA), Remi Laane (Deltares, UvA), Dick Vethaak (Deltares, VU-IVM).
2010-2014
Funded by Deltares, in cooperation with VU-IVM

Diversity and distribution of epibiontic sponges: the role of tannin degrading micro-organisms

Ellard Hunting, Harm van der Geest
2006-2013

READY (Redox  in a Dynamic Environments)

MIchel Vorenhout, Harm van der Geest

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