The distribution and dynamics of microcystins in various organs of the phytoplanktivorous bighead carp were studied monthly in Lake Taihu, which is dominated by toxic cyanobacteria. There was a good agreement between LC-MS and HPLC-UV determinations. Average recoveries of spiked fish samples were 63% for MC-RR and 71% for MC-LR. The highest MC contents in intestine, liver, kidney and spleen wer...

We wish to introduce QWET, a new version of the free and open-source QGIS plugin for aquatic ecosystem model WET. QWET is as graphical user interface application, evaluation experimentation Several features have been incorporated since its predecessor and, here, we demonstrate elements by applying it Danish Lake Ravn. Among others, compare simulations against observations describe how scenario ...

This article starts with a brief description of the origin and eutrophication of shallow Dutch lakes, followed by a review of the various lake restoration techniques in use and the results obtained. Most freshwater lakes in the Netherlands are very shallow (<2 m), and owe their origins to large-scale dredging and removal of peat during the early 17th century. They vary in area from a few hectar...