Researchers from the Doñana Biological Station (EBD-CSIC) have developed a plastic deposition model based on the diet and movement of gulls monitored by GPS telemetry, while feeding in landfills in Andalusia, South-West Spain.

Modelling shows that gulls can transport an estimated 400 kg of plastic each winter from landfills into the Fuente de Piedra lake in Malaga, an internationally important nature reserve famous for its flamingo colony.

A scientific team from the Doñana Biological Station and the Geological and Mining Institute, institutes of the Spanish National Research Council, has reviewed more than 70 studies and demonstrates how scientists have been warning for years of the impact that groundwater abstraction causes in Doñana

The Doñana Biological Station – CSIC presents the report “State of the Biodiversity in Doñana” 2023 with the results of the Monitoring Program carried out by the ICTS-Doñana. 2023 has been a very dry and hot year, with the highest mean annual temperature on record. The low flooding of marshes and ponds has resulted in low numbers of waterfowls, amphibian and fish species.

Researchers from CSIC participate in the creation of Plantimpactseurope, which includes information of 104 invasive species from 29 European countries. The database, freely accessible, is intended for academic, management and environmental policy purposes

An international study with participation of the Doñana Biological Station shows that current efforts for genetic diversity monitoring in Europe are incomplete and insufficient.

Genetic diversity is essential for species to adapt to climate change. In the study, researchers propose a novel approach for identifying and pinpointing important geographical areas on which to focus.