… such as mussels and snails, which are at the base of the food chain. Changes in water chemistry can affect the entire ecosystem of the North Sea and Baltic Sea in … such as mussels and snails, which are at the base of the food chain. Changes in water chemistry can affect the entire ecosystem of the North Sea and Baltic Sea in …

… sea Noise in the sea doesn't just disturb whales. How can it become quieter underwater again? Source: Umweltbundesamt last update on 23.05.2025 The problem: Underwater noise from human activity can disturb marine life and, in some cases, harm it …

… unchanged by the human body. Tonnes of active pharmaceutical ingredients enter wastewater treatment plants every year. However, not all active ingredients are removed in the treatment process and some are released into water systems that carry them to the ocean. In Germany, more than 400 different …

… and algae which impairs marine ecosystems. As a consequence, algal blooms cloud water bodies, blocking sunlight; oxygen becomes scarce as algae consume most of it; water quality deteriorates and foam piles up on sea shores; the ecosystem can …

… Stabilizing our Landscape Water Balance Poor harvests due to heat and drought – just … of climate change in Germany. Source: hykoe / Fotolia.com The landscape water balance is out of equilibrium: Straightened rivers, sealed soils, and drained …

… Poster presentations Thursday 25. September:   Sustainable Excipients Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive The abstracts for the individual presentation are here. … Poster presentations Thursday 25. September:   Sustainable Excipients Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive The abstracts for the individual presentation are here. … …

… soils, which can only assure a plentiful and healthy supply of food and drinking water if their ecology remains intact. But how can we best ensure that our soils are … soils, which can only assure a plentiful and healthy supply of food and drinking water if their ecology remains intact. But how can we best ensure that our soils are …

… the material from which soil develops. Likewise necessary are organic substances, water, air and microorganisms. last update on 19.02.2014 A lengthy process Soil is … natural factors are rock, climate, plants, animals, terrain form and slope, and water availability. Of great importance in this process are the development period …

… make soil so valuable not only to us but also to natural flora and fauna. Clean water and healthy food are only obtainable if our soils are healthy too. And while … soil particles of varying sizes with organic substances, thus creating air and water transport channels. Soil fauna ensure the availability of ramified soil …

… field phase, questionnaires are used to conduct interviews and samples of drinking water, urine, and blood are collected. Children aged 6-11 will also be asked to … which is intended to provide information about exposure to pollutants, A drinking water sample from the participant's household, A morning urine sample from the …

… / Adobe Stock To ensure the long-term protection of ecosystems such as water bodies and soils, and for preventive health protection, the entry of … are implemented in Germany through the Ordinance on the Protection of Surface Waters (OGewV). The OGewV governs the classification and monitoring of the …