Loss detection of aquatic habitats in Italian volcanic lakes using historical data

Abstract

Italian volcanic lakes represent an important hotspot of aquatic plant diversity. By comparing original data collected in 2009/10 with historical data, we detected species extinction and loss of habitats 3140 and 3150 (Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC). The speed of change detected claim for frequent monitoring and rapid management interventions.

• Aquatic plants
• conservation
• freshwater ecosystems
• volcanic lakes
• habitats directive

^*[email protected].

^†[email protected].

^‡[email protected].