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Discussion and Conclusions

The Conclusions were that all cyprinid species had decreased significantly 40 years later, while the number of pikes had increased. This indicate a higher proportion of predators in the fish community, and high proportion of predators in lakes indicates ecosystems less vulnerable to eutrophication. 

The 16-fold decrease of number of crucian carps was most likely an effect from the warmer climate with fewer events of winter hypoxia. If winter hypoxia were to occur in the lake, an increase of crucian carp and tench would be expected.

The catch and detection of bream confirmed the establishment of a new species in the lake. A species known to increase turbidity through their foraging behaviour.

The fish community in the lake did however reflect a clear-water state with no obvious indications of shifting towards a turbid state.


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