Regular hydrobiological studies in Armenia began in 1923 with the establishment of the Sevan Hydrobiological Station.
Currently, studies of species diversity, development patterns and nutritional relationships of microorganisms, aquatic protozoa, benthic invertebrates, including crawfish, and macrophytes of Lake Sevan and other reservoirs of the Republic of Armenia are being carried out in the laboratory of aquatic biology. The discovery of the ways of conservation and efficient use of the natural resources of Lake Sevan and the assessment of the impact of the catchment basin on the lake are especially important.
Head of the lab: Dr. Susanna Hakobyan
Susanna Hakobyan
Head of laboratory
Evelina Ghukasyan
Head of the Institute of Hydroecology and Ichthyology
Helbert Vardanyan
Researcher
Hripsime Kobelyan
Junior Researcher
Scientific Group for the Study of Aquatic Ecosystem Services
The research group for studies of aquatic ecosystem services was established on December 1, 2024. The group’s research is concentrated on the benefits that come from the connections between aquatic ecosystems and socio-economic systems, and the potential of their economic utilization. Also, we study the trade-offs between various ecosystem services and conduct non-monetary assessments and mapping of ecosystem services. The aim of the studies is to promote the introduction of sustainable water resource management mechanisms in the Republic of Armenia, contribute to the formation of a green economy, and reduce the water ecological footprint of local communities.
Vardan Asatryan
Leader of scientific group
Marine Dallakyan
Lead Researcher
Hermine Yepremyan
Researcher
Liana Poghosyan
Senior laboratory assistant