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Laboratory of Freshwater Ecosystems

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Teaching

Academic and research staff of the laboratory offer to Czech and international students teaching in the following courses:

  • Applied Hydrobiology I and II
  • Biological Invasions in Freshwater Ecosystems
  • Ecological Status of Water Bodies
  • Ecology
  • Ecology of Non-native Aquatic Organisms
  • Ecology of Freshwater Crustaceans and Molluscs
  • Ecology of Lentic and Lotic Waters
  • Ethology of Aquatic Organisms
  • Crayfish Farming and Diseases
  • Mollusc and Crustacean Aquaculture
  • Restoration and Conservation of Freshwater Ecosystems
  • Conservation of Crayfish and Bivalves
  • Water Management
  • Zoogeography
  • Zoology

Qualification Theses

Every year, the laboratory provides bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students with a wide range of topics for qualification theses. Are you interested in anything related to fish reproduction and development? Do not hesitate to contact us.

  • BSc.

    Bachelor’s Dissertations

    Adámek Jakub: The impact of the topmouth gudgeon on other cyprinids: Can this small fish threaten larger species? Supervisor: Buřič Miloš

    Bílek Lukáš: Bamboo: Harmless Ornament or Invasive Threat? Supervisor: Kouba Antonín

    Císařová Zuzana: Insects of wetland habitats captured by a light trap in the Hostivické Ponds Nature Monument. Supervisor: Bláha Martin 

    Gajdošík Petr: The effect of different pond-feeding mixtures on the growth of common carp, water quality and the dynamics of natural food in fishponds. Supervisor: Miláček Kajgrová Lenka

    Hendrych Vojtěch: Bait preference in crayfish capture. Supervisor: Kubec Jan

    Kříž Matouš: Habitat Preferences of Fish Communities in the Slovak Part of the Old Danube and Side Branch System. Supervisor: Drozd Bořek

    Pavlinců Alex: Eradication of the first red swamp crayfish population in Slovakia. Supervisor: Kouba Antonín

    Pecín David: Stabilization ponds: Environmental challenges and potential for wastewater treatment and fish production. Supervisor: Miláček Kajgrová Lenka

    Šmolíková Lucie: Distribution of red swamp crayfish in southern Slovakia. Supervisor: Kouba Antonín

  • MSc.

    Master’s Dissertations

    Beránek Lukáš: Optimization of pond aquaculture: The impact of calcium nitrate application on the functioning of pond ecosystems. Supervisor: Miláček Kajgrová Lenka

    Kadlec Ondřej: Sexual selection of spiny-cheek crayfish based on previous interaction of individuals. Supervisor: Kubec Jan

    Škrabánek Jan: Effect of feeding regime and stocking density on the feeding ecology of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) in semi-intensive ponds. Supervisor: Bláha Martin

    Šťastná Hana: The evaluation of the impact of discharged communal wastewaters on benthic and hyporheic aquatic insects in small streams. Supervisor: Let Marek

    Tomasová Natálie: The role of biogenic amines in chemical communication of the social status in crayfish. Supervisor: Buřič Miloš

  • PhD

    Doctoral Theses

    Abreo Neil Angelo: Spatial patterns in biological invasions and impacts on biodiversity. Supervisor: Haubrock Phillip

    Fritsch Alan: Who eats whom: Using stable isotopes to reveal food links in aquatic ecosystems. Supervisor: Balzani Paride

    Huber Augusto Frederico: Ecological Significance of Claws in Crayfish. Supervisor: Kouba Antonín 

    Khani Mehdi. The implication of the immune system in molting and regeneration of crayfish. Supervisor: Niksirat Hashjin Hamid

    Kocour Jakub: VUrban freshwaters as a reservoir of hidden biodiversity of non-native species. Supervisor: Bláha Martin 

    Maryam Ghanwa: Crayfish in a warming world: Decoding epigenetic and metabolic strategies for climate adaptation. Supervisor: Kozák Pavel

    Mikšovská Vendula: Innovative management of stabilisation ponds. Supervisor: Bláha Martin

    Staněk Pavel: Biological invasion in European freshwaters: the interactions of unwanted fish and crayfish species and their possible management. Supervisor: Buřič Miloš

     

     

Career Paths of Our Graduates

Throughout its existence, our laboratory has provided a professional and research environment for numerous students who now hold key positions in Czech and international research and educational institutions, or government bodies. With the consent of our graduates and without indicating academic titles, we may list:

Kateřina Marková

Pedagogue, businesswoman

"I have been a long‑time representative of the Czech Republic in Casting Sport, in which I hold several Czech and world records, and throughout my sports career I have achieved more than 70 world champion titles. At the House of Children and Youth in Písek, I lead fishing clubs and introduce both children and adults to Casting Sport (casting techniques). I also work as a makeup artist and I am the founder of my own cosmetics brand, Balneum. In addition, I am actively involved in sport fishing and cooperate with the South Bohemian Regional Union of the Czech Fishing Association."

Jan Opatřil

Writer, illustrator

"I am not only a fisherman, but also a writer and illustrator. So far, I have published 16 books. My stories—especially those about Metlík the Carp—have inspired educational trails, theatre performances, English translations, children’s fishing competitions and camps, as well as audiobooks. I also host talks and author readings in nursery schools, primary schools, and libraries. I am grateful and happy to be able to do work that I truly enjoy, and I deeply appreciate the support of my readers. In the future, I would like to write a series of children’s books about most of our freshwater fish species. You can find a short video about my studio here." 

Kateřina Švagrová

Fisherwoman, guide / instructor:

"I have devoted myself to fish not only through my studies but also in my personal life. I became a three‑time Czech champion and a two‑time runner‑up in fly fishing. Today, I not only continue to gain experience but also share my fly‑fishing knowledge around the world (Australia, South Africa). At the same time, I strive to bring fly fishing closer to the general public. I am the Czech ambassador for American and British fly‑fishing companies that produce specialized clothing, fly lines, and tying materials (Skipper Reel, RIO, Veniard, Bug-Bond)."

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