Lake Ohrid is located at the border between FYROM (Former Yugoslavian Republic of
Macedonia) and Albania and formed during the latest phases of Alpine orogenesis. It is the …

This study reviews and synthesises existing information generated within the SCOPSCO
(Scientific Collaboration on Past Speciation Conditions in Lake Ohrid) deep drilling project …

The concept of resilience has become increasingly important in ecological and socio-
ecological literature. With its focus on the temporal behaviour of ecosystems, palaeoecology …

Studies of the upper 447 m of the DEEP site sediment succession from central Lake Ohrid,
Balkan Peninsula, North Macedonia and Albania provided important insights into the …

In paleoenvironmental studies, the mineralogical composition of sediments is an important
indicator. In combination with other indicators, they contribute to the understanding of …

Ancient lakes, such as lakes Ohrid and Prespa on the Balkan Peninsula, have become
model systems for studying the link between geological and biotic evolution. Recently, the …

Sedimentary sequences in ancient or long-lived lakes can reach several thousands of
meters in thickness and often provide an unrivalled perspective of the lake's regional …

Due to the major role played by diatoms in the marine biological pump, opal/biogenic silica
(bSi) has a strong potential as a proxy for paleoproduction reconstructions. Here, we present …

During the last decades, Mediterranean freshwater ecosystems, especially lakes, have been
under severe pressure due to increasing eutrophication and water quality deterioration. In …

The extraordinary diversity in long-lived lakes is largely driven by distinct eco-evolutionary
processes. With their unique biota and numerous endemic taxa, these lakes are key settings …