Published on 17/06/2026
The 7th International Conference on Limnology and Oceanography (JILO 2026) will be held in Metz from 12 to 15 October 2026, under the auspices of the French Association of Limnology. This conference will bring together the French-speaking community working on continental and marine aquatic environments. It will address issues relating to the understanding, monitoring, conservation and restoration of aquatic biodiversity, as well as associated ecosystems such as wetlands, riparian environments and riparian forests, against a backdrop of global change. This Metz edition is being organised at the University of Lorraine, with strong involvement from colleagues specialising in aquatic ecology. The L2A is involved through the participation of Damien Banas on the organising committee, alongside colleagues engaged in the scientific and logistical preparation of the event.
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Published on 17/06/2026
The PNR EST Botulism project builds on the CHABOTÉ research into the hydro-ecological conditions associated with the emergence of botulism and the occurrence of toxins in ponds. It aims to improve our understanding of the environmental, hydro-ecological, bacteriological and ornithological conditions that may favour the emergence of outbreaks of avian botulism in French lentic ecosystems.
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Published on 17/06/2026
The first AQUASERV experiment (a European Horizon Europe project) took place. Hans Boon (Aquaculture Experience, Netherlands) and scientists from JRS Fiber (Germany) visited the PEA to complete an experiment examining the effect of diets enriched with lignocellulose on trout growth, fecal consistency, and water quality. Yet another opportunity to welcome colleagues from abroad and showcase the PEA’s strengths!
Published on 07/06/2026
Karine HUCHET, a PhD student in the MRCA team, presented her thesis research on the mother-to-offspring transfer of chlordecone in ewes at the PERITOX conference held on 21 and 22 May 2026.
Published on 03/06/2026
A regional seminar on aquaponics has been held in sciences faculty on May 28th. Organized by L2A with the objective of developing a stakeholders network in the Grand Est, the seminar gathered about forty people including farm managers (Ferme Aquaponique de l'Abbaye, My Food, Ferme aquaponique des 3 rivières) and leaders of new projects (Aquaponeasy and Nouvelles Fermes). This was alos the opportunity to present available energy sources (methanization, geothermal energy) and R&D activities in aquaponics including those conducted as part of the PolyRAS program.
Published on 03/06/2026
In May 2026, the Animal and Agroecosystems Laboratory (L2A, University of Lorraine) took part in the ASLO-SIL 2026 international conference held in Montreal (Canada), one of the leading international scientific events dedicated to the study of aquatic ecosystems. On this occasion, two oral presentations were given by Damien Banas and Gaspard Conseil in sessions devoted to emerging contaminants and small aquatic systems.
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