Dr Lena Schallenberg, a lake molecular ecologist and an Our Lakes, Our Future science-lead explains how she discovered the important role of the phytoplankton known as picocyanobacteria in Aotearoa New Zealand lake ecosystems. Watch as Lena explains how an increased understanding of picocyanobacteria could help us develop new solutions to reverse the decline and revitalise our lakes’ health.
Join Dr Lena Schallenberg – Lake Molecular Ecologist and an science-lead for Our Lakes, Our Future, as she delves into the crucial role of picocyanobacteria in the lakes of Aotearoa, New Zealand. In this video, Lena shares her groundbreaking research on these tiny phytoplankton’s important role in lake ecosystems. Discover how a deeper understanding of picocyanobacteria could pave the way for innovative solutions to reverse the decline and rejuvenate the health of our lakes.
