ICB Cluj has initiated a key experiment within the PredAqua project by collecting approximately 7,000 L of water from Lake 3 (Gheorgheni, Cluj-Napoca), used to fill 7 mesocosms. A total of 32 types of perturbations are being tested on natural aquatic communities through the controlled addition of phytoplankton, zooplankton, and bacteria. The results will contribute […]

WORKSHOP –  Recommended best practices for reducing climate impact and promoting biodiversity, 6 March 2026, ANGOFA Farm, Mureș, Romania. The event is organized within the BioClimpact project – PN 23020401, a component of the BIORESGREEN Core Programme, Contract No. 7N/03.01.2023, funded by the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) – National Authority for Research, within the National Research, Development and Innovation Plan 2022-2027 (PNCDI IV). It […]

WORKSHOP – Towards the Effective Conservation and Sustainable Management of Wild Fruit Diversity, 06.03.2026, ANGOFA, Mureş, Romania, organized within FRUITDIV project, funded from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 101133964

This report is dedicated to ocean defenders worldwide who are organizing, advocating and protesting for the protection of the ocean environment, their marine territories and resources, and their human rights. It is our hope that it helps to increase knowledge of, bring greater attention to, and increase support for ocean defenders. Find the full report […]

Freshwater challenges are often framed in biological and hydrological terms, yet the response of water systems is also shaped by law. This article examines how Romanian water law affects ecosystem resilience, with direct relevance for ecological research, water management, and environmental protection.

Contemporary freshwater challenges—from climate change and pollution to infrastructure and equitable access—cannot be addressed from a single perspective. This contribution highlights the need for an interdisciplinary approach in which water law is developed in close dialogue with biology, ecology, and environmental science.

We invite you to attend the habilitation thesis defense entitled “Impact of Climate Change on Plankton and Consequences for Human Society“, presented by Dr. Bogdan Drugă, on June 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM, at the Institute of Biological Research in Cluj-Napoca. This talk explores how the microscopic organisms that produce the oxygen we breathe respond […]

We invite you to the III Just4MPA Workshop, on May 29th, 2025, starting at 9:20 AM, at the Institute of Biological Research in Cluj-Napoca. Together, we will explore how Marine Protected Areas influence biodiversity, ecosystem resilience, and coastal communities. Part 2: room 408 Onix/ FSPAC3/UBB (at Strada Septimiu Albini 8)

We invite you to an exciting scientific event on March 20, 2025, focusing on the current challenges in network analysis. The presentations will highlight the differences between co-occurrence and species interactions, as well as methodological challenges, with a special emphasis on data analysis and algorithm utilization. Join Zoom meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82280401302?pwd=RFmhgmINbKclt0J8WpWVpjbcGQ8zDq.1 Meeting ID: 822 8040 1302Passcode: […]

Join us for an engaging science event at the Institute of Biological Research, Cluj-Napoca, on March 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM. This session brings together enthusiastic researchers to explore exciting topics in aquatic science, from zooplankton movements to socioecological conservation challenges and the evolution of plankton ecology. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86204004915?pwd=EUmQhUQYgG11nFCDzwRMAgsBplOD6Z.1 Meeting ID: 862 0400 4915Passcode: […]