The Limnological Observatory of the Pyrenees (LOOP)

A unique multi-institutional scientific initiative investigating how mountain freshwaters in the Pyrenees respond to global environmental change and its impacts on hydrological, ecological, and biogeochemical processes.

RESEARCH

We integrate long-term monitoring, experimental approaches, and modelling to advance the understanding of high-mountain freshwater ecosystems.

OUTREACH

We communicate our research through scientific publications, public-oriented research stories, and collaborations with the media. 

DATA

We provide access to our long-term datasets from high-mountain freshwater ecosystems through our interactive visualization portal.

Most recent updates, achievements and opportunities

Maria Bayerl completes her Erasmus+ traineeship at LOOP

After six months at IDAEA, Erasmus+ trainee Maria Bayerl returns to Munich, leaving her mark on LOOP!

ServiCO2’s greenhouse gas monitoring system moves into field testing

ServiCO2’s autonomous GHG flux monitoring system field tests in remote catchments, supporting its development for long-term terrestrial and aquatic monitoring.

End of Diatom Species Coexistence Experiment in Lake Llebreta

An experiment in Lake Llebreta explores how diversity and dispersal shape diatom coexistence and competition under contrasting environmental conditions.

Maria Bayerl completes her Erasmus+ traineeship at LOOP

After six months at IDAEA, Erasmus+ trainee Maria Bayerl returns to Munich, leaving her mark on LOOP!

ServiCO2’s greenhouse gas monitoring system moves into field testing

ServiCO2’s autonomous GHG flux monitoring system field tests in remote catchments, supporting its development for long-term terrestrial and aquatic monitoring.