Tag: Freshwater ecosystem

New study paves way for crayfish comeback in the Central Apennines

July 30, 2020  |  Nea

The white-clawed crayfish, which is a keystone species in freshwater ecosystems, is in decline across much of Europe. A positive feasibility study carried out on streams in the Central Apennines rewilding area means a restocking programme can now be carried out, thereby enhancing the ecological condition of these waterways.