Umweltbundesamt
Actual projectsProjekt Partner im EU AQUACOSM Projekt (Netzwerk von Mesokosmenanlagen, https://www.aquacosm.eu/mesocosm/artificial-stream-and-pond-system-fsa/, 2017-2020)AQUCOSM TA Project - The leaching of phthalates from PVC microplastics into aqueous environments - a mesocosm study (University of Vienna, Department of Environmental Science, 2020)Project Partner of EU AQUACOSM PLUS Project (http... read more
2020Duquesne, S, U. Alalouni, T. Gräff, T. Frische, S. Pieper, S. Egerer, R. Gergs & J. Wogram. Better define beta – optimizing MDD 1 (minimum detectable difference) when interpreting treatment-related effects of pesticides in semi-field and field studies. In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research 27 (2020). 8814-8821.Rothmeier, L.M., Martens, A., Watermann, B., Feibicke, M., Kullwatz,... read more
The artificial stream and pond system (“Fließ- und Stillgewässer-Simulationsanlage” – FSA) of the German Federal Environment Agency’s field station in Berlin-Marienfelde is one of the largest and most modern mesocosm systems in the world. read more
Pigment analyses of aufwuchs (biological surface film) in stagnant water mesocosms under the effect of the anti-fouling agent Irgarol®Irgarol® is in the group of s-triazines and a biocidal agent which is used as an anti-fouling coating for marine vessels to prevent the attachment of algae and organisms on their hulls. Irgarol inhibits photosynthesis and is highly toxic for higher plants, algae and... read more
The following is a collection of the projects undertaken. You find the publications that published, provided that they are not directly linked, in the below list. read more
Öffentliche Besichtigungen der FSA für Gruppen sind möglich. Bitte setzen sie sich mit unserem Sekretariat zwecks Terminabsprache in Verbindung.Eine Besichtigung der FSA ist für Gruppen ab 5 Personen nach Anmeldung möglich.StandardprogrammKurzvortrag und Besichtigung: Dauer ca. 90 min.Ergänzende Fachvorträge zu Projektthemen sind auf Wunsch möglich.Publikationen zur FSA, sofern nicht unter Publika... read more
In June 2003, an experiment of the effect of Metazachlor on aquatic populations was carried out in the indoor stream and pond mesocosms by the Umweltbundesamt. Metazachlor, a herbicide, belongs to the family of alpha-chloracetamides and is used, among other things, to keep grasses and weeds in the cultivation of rape, cabbage and soy beans under control. Even when applied in the appropriate manner... read more
The main objectives of the test phase (calibration phase) were to ensure that the plant’s basic functions were working properly, as well as to define key parameters. The experiences are documented in a technical-scientific manual, which will help researchers to become familiar with the opportunities offered by the FSA and provide important information for the planning of projects in the future. Du... read more
The UBA’s motto, For our environment (“Für Mensch und Umwelt”), sums up our mission pretty well, we feel. In this video we give an insight into our work.
