Timeline

2014

All experimental sites are installed and running!

Settlement year!

2015
2016

First full sampling of the mesocosms

In 2016, we conducted the first full sampling of the IberianPonds including quantitative biodiversity assessments (including eDNA surveys), environemntal variables and ecosystem functions.

Second sampling season

In 2017, we introduced a series of new experiments and analyses including stable isotopes, greenhouse-gas emissions and eco-phisiological measurements.

2017
2018

Third sampling season

in 2018, we welcomed the first cohort of Aquacosm visitors.

Fourth sampling season – warming!

2019 marked the first sampling season post-warming/drought. This was a particularly busy year with multiple Aquacosm visitors.

2019
2020

The history continues in 2020!