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Laura Seelen's picture

Dr. Laura Seelen

Researcher

Aquatic Ecology


Research themes
  • Restoration ecology


    • Research expertise
  • Aquatic ecology
  • Aquatic macrophytes
  • Biodiversity
  • Citizen Science
  • Diving
  • Fieldwork
  • GIS
  • Lake ecology


    • Page last updated: 08-10-2021

    Together with managers and users, I would like to work towards preserving lake ecosystems alongside the provision of lake ecocystem services.

    The needs of divers, fisherman, swimmers and managers can be combined with a healthy beautifull lake!

    • CV
    • Groups
    • NIOO Projects
    • Peer-reviewed publications
    • Popular-scientific publications
    • Ancillary positions

    January 2014 - May 2020                             PhD candidate NIOO-KNAW

    "Serving many masters at once: importance of ecosystem services in (novel) lakes".
     


    2018 - present Senior advisor watermanagement  
      Waterschap Brabantse Delta, Breda, the Netherlands.
    2018          Coordinator course "Ecology of freshwater systems"  
      University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, the Netherlands.
    2013           Tutor Biology + Ecology
      Maastricht Science College, Maastricht University, the Netherlands
    2009 - 2011    Master Biology – Ecology  Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
      - Research thesis  “Functional processes in a Swiss midland river in relation to land use changes:  leaf decomposition."
      EAWAG, ETH University Zurich, Switzerland.
      - Research thesis “The macrofaunal diversity of two deep, sandy, freshwater lakes of different age and origin."                            
      Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
    2007 - 2008    Senior analyst Department of DNA diagnostics
      Academic Hospital of Maastricht (UMC+), the Netherlands.
    2003 – 2007    Bachelor Biology and medical laboratory research
      University of Applied Sciences Zuyd, the Netherlands.
    AKWA
    Stimulated by the growing interest for research valorization in the Netherlands, AKWA wants to put her valuable scientific knowledge into practice. Therefore,...Read more
    Van Donk Group
    Ellen van Donk focuses on how ecological mechanisms and abiotic factors govern the dynamics and structure of food webs in aquatic ecosystems. Van Donk...Read more
    Ecosystem services of man-made lakes (DESAPIT)
    Man-made lakes are lake ecosystems created by sand mining activities. With an extensive sampling campaign we want to assess the ecosystems service these understudied systems provide. This knowledge will be transferred to a decision support system, aiding water boards in their management of this...Read more
    NETLAKE
    NETLAKE (Networking Lake Observatories in Europe) is an EU COST Action (ES 1201) that aims to build a network of sites and individuals to support the development and deployment of sensor-based systems in lakes and reservoirs, and promote their use to address both current and future water quality...Read more
    NETLAKE Citizen Science
    NETLAKE Citizen Science is part of Networking Lake Observatories in Europe (NETLAKE) EU COST Action (ES 1201). The NETLAKE Citizen Science water quality survey focuses on the establishment of a Europe-wide citizen science initiative. This has two core areas: a local schools-based project (2014) and...Read more
    Linking ESFs
    In Linking ESFs we build Bayesian belief networks of causal relationships between a range of ecological drivers and aquatic ecosystem response. We work together with DELTARES and consultancy Witteveen + Bos. This project is commissioned by the Dutch Foundation of Applied Water Research (STOWA).Read more
    System diagnosis of lake Put bij de Omloop
    The ecosystem services (recreation) of this deep lake have been compromised by cyanobacterial blooms. Using a combination of fieldwork, modelling and experimentation AKWA attempts to reveal the causes of these cyanobacterial blooms. This project is commissioned by Waterboard Rivierenland.Read more
    System diagnosis of Lake de Kurenpolder
    The ecosystem services (recreation) of this deep lake have been compromised by cyanobacterial blooms. Using a combination of fieldwork, modelling and experimentation AKWA attempts to reveal the causes of these cyanobacterial blooms. This project is commissioned by Waterboard Rivierenland.Read more
    European Multilake Survey
    Increased nutrient pollution and global warming may further promote harmful algal and cyanobacterial blooms, adding urgency for scientists and lake managers to understand if and how these two drivers will interact. CyanoCOST and NETLAKE, two European COST actions working on lakes and reservoirs,...Read more
    System diagnosis of Lake Wylenbergmeer
    The ecosystem services (recreation) of this shallow lake have been compromised by cyanobacterial blooms. Using a combination of fieldwork and experimentation, AKWA attempts to reveal the causes of these cyanobacterial blooms. This project is commissioned by Waterboard Rivierenland.Read more
    Feeding the ducks: Effects on ecological water quality
    Feeding waterfowl and fish is a common practice in urban water systems. However, this also adds nutrients and attracts more birds to the water, leading to eutrophication of the system. In this project we try to quantify the importance of artificial feeding for water quality through field and lab...Read more

      2019

    • Seelen, L., Bruinsma, J., Huijsmans, T., & de Senerpont Domis, L. (2019). Geheimen diepe plassen ontsluierd. De Levende Natuur, 120(1), 22. http://www.delevendenatuur.nl/tijdschrift.php?editie=11232

      • 2018

    • de Senerpont Domis, L., Teurlincx, S., Seelen, L., & Buijert-de Gelder, D. (2018). Waterkwaliteit in de Kurenpolder: mogelijke stuurfactoren.

      • 2013

    • Robinson, C. T., & Seelen, L. (2013). Die Gewässer von Macun. In H. Haller, A. Eisenhut, & R. Haller [Eds.], Atlas des Schweizerischen Nationalparks. : Die Ersten 100 Jahre (1 ed., Vol. 1).

    Contact

    +31 (0)317 473 400

    Droevendaalsesteeg 10
    6708 PB Wageningen 
    +31 (0)317 47 34 00

    Postbus 50 
    6700 AB Wageningen

    L.Seelen@nioo.knaw.nl

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