Located in Eaux-Vives, the Espace Léman is a center dedicated to exploring and protecting the unique biodiversity of Lake Geneva. Open to all, it offers interactive displays, microscopes, and tools to discover the lake’s flora and fauna while raising awareness about sustainable water management. Throughout the year, it hosts workshops, exhibitions, and events for visitors of all ages, making it a hub for learning and discovery.
Explore submerged aquatic vegetation and the ecosystems they sustain in Lake Geneva. This session examines submerged meadows as vital underwater habitats, detailing how they function, which emblematic species inhabit them, and their role in nutrient cycles and habitat provision. Participants learn to identify key plants, understand their ecological importance as biodiversity hotspots and bioindicators of water quality, and gain insight into how these communities reflect and influence the lake’s environmental health.
In French.
This outreach activity explores the fish of Lake Geneva, examining their physical traits, life histories, and ecological roles. It investigates current conservation challenges affecting lake populations and discusses sustainable fishing practices and management approaches. Through guided activities and observation, participants will learn how species interactions, habitat pressures, and human practices influence fish communities, and gain insights into strategies for maintaining biodiversity and resilient fisheries.
In French. Ages 12 and up.
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