Biomonitoring will help assess the health status of these ecosystems, their genetic heritage, and the potential consequences of environmental changes in these sentinel lakes.
The project, which brings together experts from France, Spain, and Andorra, fosters knowledge consolidation and policy coordination in response to environmental changes. Its main actions include:
Implementing innovative techniques for collecting and analyzing microorganism samples.
Providing training in these techniques, engaging local communities to raise awareness of the research.
Encouraging public participation and knowledge dissemination.
PyriSentinel will provide a detailed view of the genetic diversity of aquatic microorganisms in the Pyrenees, promoting advanced techniques and establishing a benchmark in genomics-based biomonitoring. Additionally, it will contribute to the international effort to characterize the global microbiome and equip professionals for effective long-term monitoring, enabling the tracking of potential climate change impacts on these unique ecosystems.
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