Archaeology, the scientific discipline dedicated to understanding the past through the study of material remains, found its roots in Spain during a period of great intellectual and social transformation. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a growing interest in the past, coupled with the influence of movements like Romanticism, sparked curiosity about the … Continue reading The beginnings of archaeology in Spain
I couldn't have been more than 12 when a teacher and family friend introduced me to Quique, a classmate: 'Dani, this is Enrique. As you can see, he's as tall and skinny as you, but he's tanned and loves fishing.' Finding a friend at that age who shared my interests and insecurities was like discovering … Continue reading Poplar mushrooms, (Cyclocybe cylindracea)
It is possible that it was a great grouper (Epinephelus marginatus), one of those giant and mythical groupers, that swallowed the doubtful prophet without chewing: "The Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah; and Jonah was in the belly of the fish for three days and three nights" (1:17). At that time, nets, … Continue reading Jonas’s fish
It's common for a lack of knowledge about a subject to lead to an underestimation of its importance. The obscurity of something often also results in a loss of protection, whether at a personal, institutional, or both levels. In the science of aquatic ecology, limnology, or the ecology of continental aquatic systems (rivers, lakes, wetlands, … Continue reading Limnology: The scientific study of inland waters
In the High Atlas of Morocco lies the famous Mount Toubkal, which, at over 4,100 meters in height, is the highest mountain in North Africa. Its proximity to Marrakech and the relative ease of its ascent have led thousands of mountaineers, and even tourists with little or no mountain experience, to visit this region each … Continue reading Valleys of the High Atlas
Spring shines green and watery in this small corner that then flows into the Cabrera. Small mountain trout and wolves up there or here beside us, watching us, invisible. The future of many Spanish rivers is uncertain, but today's present, in good company, maintains its minimal and fragile abundance of those few places for serenity … Continue reading Fishing with Juan Delibes
I was 22 years old in 1987. I had just gained the freedom of movement provided by an old and battered second-hand SEAT 124. My first trip was in early autumn, to the Cañón del Río Lobos, near the town of Ucero in the province of Soria. Shortly before, I had achieved one of my … Continue reading Returning to the River Lobos Canyon
Limestone karsts primarily form through the action of slightly acidic water. When rainwater comes into contact with the atmosphere, it absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2), becoming slightly acidic. As this acidic water falls on the rock's surface, it slowly dissolves the calcium carbonate, forming calcium bicarbonate, which is soluble in water. A limestone karst is distinguished … Continue reading Hydrological functioning of limestone karst
The current diversity of Iberian ichthyofauna is the result of the functioning of its aquatic ecosystems and the intense human activities that have influenced the Iberian Peninsula for centuries. A high percentage of fish species are native, particularly those of the Cyprinidae family, mainly due to the geographical isolation of the Peninsula and the adaptive … Continue reading Iberian cyprinids
The thawing process in a temperate zone like the Iberian Peninsula takes place during spring and summer, when temperatures rise and the snow accumulated in the mountains begins to melt, filling the watercourses. This process has consequences for rivers, wetlands, aquifers, and the land itself, which becomes more fertile, allowing the spring vegetation explosion with … Continue reading Spring thaw, a natural spectacle full of life
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