The L´Albufera Biological Station (EBA) hosts and facilitates research projects focused on the study of the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems of the L’Albufera Natural Park, as well as on the analysis of ecological processes and environmental pressures affecting Mediterranean coastal wetlands.
The projects developed in the EBA combines fieldwork, mesocosm experiments, and laboratory analysis, and addresses issues related to ecosystem ecology, environmental pollution, climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable wetland management.
Following, there is a list with selected research projects developed within the framework of EBA or using its infrastructure:
- 2026 - 2030
FLOWSAFE: Restoration of flood-degraded ecosystems with synergistic, tailored bio-/nature-based remediation of pollutant mixtures
Reference: 101291038 (HORIZON-CL6-2025-01)
Funded by Comissió Europea
Main Researchers: Antonio Camacho and Andreu Rico
This project analyzes the chemical impact of the flooding in degraded ecosystems with the aim of developing customized nature-based bioremediation solutions to mitigate the effects of mixed contaminants.
- 2024-2028
ECCAAEL: Evaluating climate challenges across aquatic ecological levels
Reference: CIPROM2023/031
Funded by Programa Prometeu per a grups d'investigació d'excel·lència de la Conselleria d’Educació, Universitats i Ocupació de la Generalitat Valenciana
Main Researchers: Antonio Camacho and Raquel Ortells
Web: https://eccaael.blogs.uv.es/
This project analyses the impact of the climate change in the Mediterranean aquatic ecosystems by studying how rising temperatures and water variability affect biodiversity and ecosystem functioning.
- 2025 - 2026
COSMIX: Development of new tools for the assessment of the impact of contaminant mixtures on aquatic ecosystems
Reference: CNS2024-154222
Funded by Ministerio de Ciencia
Main Researcher: Andreu Rico
The project is oriented in new tools for evaluation of the impact of pollutant mixtures on aquatic ecosystems through the combined use of mesocosm experiments and modelling techniques based on artificial intelligence.
Diagnòstic de l'impacte ecològic produït per la DANA en el P.N. de l´Albufera de València i seguiment limnològic de l'ecosistema aquàtic
Funded by la Vicepresidència segona per a la Recuperació, Medi Ambient, Infrastructures i Territori (Generalitat Valenciana)
Main Researchers: Andreu Rico, Antonio Camacho and Javier Armengol
This project conducts an assessment of the impacts of the DANA, including an analysis of water quality, sediments, biodiversity, and ecotoxicological risks.
- 2024 - 2026
WETLAND4CHANGE: Wetlands-based solutions for climate change adaptation, risk prevention and mitigation
Reference: Euro-MED0200309
Funded by EU Interreg Euro-MED (Co-funded by the European Union)
Main Researcher: Antonio Camacho
Web: https://wetland4change.interreg-euro-med.eu/
This project is working on the validation of the solutions based on the restoration of wetlands to improve adaptation to climate change, prevent flood-related risks, and promote the resilience of Mediterranean ecosystems.
- 2022 - 2026
QTOX: Quantitative extrapolation in toxicology
Reference: 101072531 (H2020-MSCA-DN)
Funded by la Comisión Europea
Main Researcher: Andreu Rico
Web: QTOX Doctoral Network
The project is focused on the use of mesocosm experiments to evaluate the predictive ability of models that describe the effects of chemicals on biological communities.
- 2022 - 2025
C-QUEST: Impact of anthropogenic pollutants on the GHG emissions and C-sequestering capacity related to the biodiversity of Mediterranean wetlands: an experimental approach
Reference: TED2021-130813B-I00
Funded by Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (Transición Ecológica y Digital)
Main Researchers: Andreu Rico and Antonio Camacho
Experimental study based on mesocosmos to analyse how the contamination affects the biodiversity of Mediterranean wetlands and their ability to store carbon and emit greenhouse gases.
- 2021 - 2025 (extendido hasta 2027)
ERAHUMED: New tools and technologies for the risk assessment of chemical pollution in Mediterranean wetlands
Reference: CIDEGENT/2020/043
Funded by Plan GenT de la Generalitat Valenciana
Main Researcher: Andreu Rico
Web: https://erahumed.com/
The project develops and applies new technological tools to specifically assess the risk of chemical contamination in Mediterranean wetlands.
- 2020-2024
WETLANDS4CLIMATE: Mediterranean wetlands management and restoration as carbon sinks
Reference: LIFE19 CCM/ES/001235
Funded by programa Life de la Unión Europea
Main Researcher: Antonio Camacho
Web: https://fundacionglobalnature.org/wetlands4climate/
The project is oriented in developing management guidelines for Mediterranean wetlands that enhance their role as carbon sinks, contributing to climate change mitigation without compromising their ecological integrity.
