Koninklijk Belgisch Instituut voor Natuurwetenschappen; Operationele Directie Natuurlijk Milieu; Dataverwerking en modellering van ecosystemen (ECODAM)
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Koninklijk Belgisch Instituut voor Natuurwetenschappen; Departement Beheer van het Mariene Ecosysteem; Beheerseenheid Mathematisch Model Noordzee en Schelde-estuarium; Remote Sensing and Ecosystem Modelling Team (REMSEM)
Koninklijk Belgisch Instituut voor Natuurwetenschappen; Departement Beheer van het Mariene Ecosysteem; Beheerseenheid Mathematisch Model Noordzee en Schelde-estuarium; Brussel (KBIN-BMM), meer
Contact op het instituut: Tel.: +32-(0)2-773 21 00 E-mail:
Dannheim, J.; Beermann, J.; Coolen, J.W.P.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Degraer, S.; Birchenough, S.N.R.; Garcia, C.; Lacroix, G.; Fiorentino, D.; Lindeboom, H.; Krone, R.; Pehlke, H.; Braeckman, U.; Brey, T. (2025). Offshore wind turbines constitute benthic secondary production hotspots on and around constructions. J. Environ. Manage. 393: 126922. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126922
Denis, P.; Capet, A.; Vanaverbeke, J.; Kerkhove, T.R.H.; Lacroix, G.; Legrand, S. (2025). Hydrodynamic alterations induced by floating solar structures co-located with an offshore wind farm. Front. Mar. Sci. 12: 1674859. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2025.1674859
Barbut, L.; Lehuta, S.; Volckaert, F.A.M.; Lacroix, G. (2024). Lessons from the calibration and sensitivity analysis of a fish larval transport model. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 731: 67-88. https://dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps14536
Stechele, B.; Barbut, L.; Lacroix, G.; van Duren, L.A.; Van Lancker, V.; Degraer, S.; Gavazzi, G.M.; Bossier, P.; Declercq, A.M.; Nevejan, N. (2023). Northern Europe's suitability for offshore European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) habitat restoration based on population dynamics. Front. Mar. Sci. 10: 1224346. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2023.1224346
van Leeuwen, S.M.; Lenhart, H.-J.; Prins, T.C.; Blauw, A.N.; Desmit, X.; Fernand, L.; Friedland, R.; Kerimoglu, O.; Lacroix, G.; van der Linden, A.; Lefebvre, A.; van der Molen, J.; Plus, M.; Ruvalcaba Baroni, I.; Silva, T.H.; Stegert, C.; Troost, T.A.; Vilmin, L. (2023). Deriving pre-eutrophic conditions from an ensemble model approach for the North-West European seas. Front. Mar. Sci. 10: 1129951. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2023.1129951
Dulière, V.; Guillaumot, C.; Lacroix, G.; Saucède, T.; López-Farran, Z.; Danis, B.; Schön, I.; Baetens, K. (2022). Dispersal models alert on the risk of non-native species introduction by Ballast water in protected areas from the Western Antarctic Peninsula. Diversity Distrib. 28(4): 649-666. https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ddi.13464
Stechele, B.; Van der Zande, D.; Alvera-Azcárate, A.; Delbare, D.; Lacroix, G.; Nevejan, N. (2022). Biological site suitability for exposed self-regulating cultivation of blue mussel (Mytilus edulis): a Belgian case study. Aquacult. Eng. 98: 102264. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaeng.2022.102264
van de Wolfshaar, K.E.; Barbut, L.; Lacroix, G. (2022). From spawning to first-year recruitment: the fate of juvenile sole growth and survival under future climate conditions in the North Sea. ICES J. Mar. Sci./J. Cons. int. Explor. Mer 79(2): 495-505. https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fsab025
Paoletti, S.; Bekaert, K.; Barbut, L.; Lacroix, G.; Volckaert, F.A.M.; Hostens, K. (2021). Validating a biophysical dispersal model with the early life-history traits of common sole (Solea solea L.). PLoS One 16(9): e0257709. https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0257709
Barbut, L.; Vastenhoud, B.; Vigin, L.; Degraer, S.; Volckaert, F.A.M.; Lacroix, G. (2020). The proportion of flatfish recruitment in the North Sea potentially affected by offshore windfarms. ICES J. Mar. Sci./J. Cons. int. Explor. Mer 77(3): 1227-1237. https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fsz050
Barbut, L.; Crego, C.G.; Delerue-Ricard, S.; Vandamme, S.; Volckaert, F.A.M.; Lacroix, G. (2019). How larval traits of six flatfish species impact connectivity. Limnol. Oceanogr. 64(3): 1150-1171. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/lno.11104
Degraer, S.; Van Lancker, V.; van Dijk, T.A.G.P.; Birchenough, S.N.R.; De Witte, B.; Elliott, M.; Le Bot, S.; Reiss, H.; Stelzenmüller, V.; Van Gaever, S.; Balian, E.; Cox, D.; Hernandez, F.; Lacroix, G.; Lindeboom, H.J.; Reubens, J.; Soetaert, K. (2019). Interdisciplinary science to support North Sea marine management: lessons learned and future demands. Hydrobiologia 845(1): 1-11. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10750-019-04109-9
Dulière, V.; Gypens, N.; Lancelot, C.; Luyten, P.; Lacroix, G. (2019). Origin of nitrogen in the English Channel and Southern Bight of the North Sea ecosystems. Hydrobiologia 845(1): 13-33. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10750-017-3419-5
Desmit, X.; Thieu, V.; Billen, G.; Campuzano, F.; Dulière, V.; Garnier, J.; Lassaletta, L.; Ménesguen, A.; Neves, R.; Pinto, L.; Silvestre, M.; Sobrinho, J.L.; Lacroix, G. (2018). Reducing marine eutrophication may require a paradigmatic change. Sci. Total Environ. 635: 1444-1466. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.04.181
Lacroix, G.; Barbut, L.; Volckaert, F.A.M. (2018). Complex effect of projected sea temperature and wind change on flatfish dispersal. Glob. Chang. Biol. 24(1): 85-100. https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/gcb.13915
Maar, M.; Butenschön, M.; Daewel, U.; Eggert, A.; Fan, W.; Hjøllo, S.; Hufnagl, M.; Huret, M.; Ji, R.; Lacroix, G.; Peck, M.A.; Radtke, H.; Sailley, S.; Sinerchia, M.; Skogen, M.D.; Travers-Trolet, M.; Troost, T.A.; van de Wolfshaar, K. (2018). Responses of summer phytoplankton biomass to changes in top-down forcing: insights from comparative modelling. Ecol. Model. 376: 54-67. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2018.03.003
Ménesguen, A.; Desmit, X.; Dulière, V.; Lacroix, G.; Thouvenin, B.; Thieu, V.; Dussauze, M. (2018). How to avoid eutrophication in coastal seas? A new approach to derive river-specific combined nitrate and phosphate maximum concentrations. Sci. Total Environ. 628-629: 400-414. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.02.025
Hufnagl, M.; Payne, M.; Lacroix, G.; Bolle, L.J.; Daewel, U.; Dickey-Collas, M.; Gerkema, T.; Huret, M.; Janssen, F.; Kreus, M.; Pätsch, J.; Pohlmann, T.; Ruardij, P.; Schrum, C.; Skogen, M.D.; Tiessen, M.C.H.; Petitgas, P.; van Beek, J.K.L.; van der Veer, H.W.; Callies, U. (2017). Variation that can be expected when using particle tracking models in connectivity studies. J. Sea Res. 127: 133-149. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2017.04.009
Desmit, X.; Ruddick, K.; Lacroix, G. (2015). Salinity predicts the distribution of chlorophyll a spring peak in the southern North Sea continental waters. J. Sea Res. 103: 59-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2015.02.007
Lacroix, G.; Maes, G.E.; Bolle, L.J.; Volckaert, F.A.M. (2013). Modelling dispersal dynamics of the early life stages of a marine flatfish (Solea solea L.). J. Sea Res. 84: 13-25. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2012.07.010
Arndt, S.; Lacroix, G.; Gypens, N.; Regnier, P.; Lancelot, C. (2011). Nutrient dynamics and phytoplankton development along an estuary-coastal zone continuum: A model study. J. Mar. Syst. 84(3-4): 49-66. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmarsys.2010.08.005
Gypens, N.; Lacroix, G.; Lancelot, C.; Borges, A.V. (2011). Seasonal and inter-annual variability of air-sea CO2 fluxes and seawater carbonate chemistry in the Southern North Sea. Prog. Oceanogr. 88(1-4): 59-77. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pocean.2010.11.004
Sirjacobs, D.; Alvera-Azcárate, A.; Barth, A.; Lacroix, G.; Park, Y.; Nechad, B.; Ruddick, K.G.; Beckers, J.-M. (2011). Cloud filling of ocean colour and sea surface temperature remote sensing products over the Southern North Sea by the Data Interpolating Empirical Orthogonal Functions methodology. J. Sea Res. 65(1): 114-130. Dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2010.08.002
Lenhart, H.-J.; Mills, D.K.; Baretta-Bekker, J.G.; van Leeuwen, S.M.; van der Molen, J.; Baretta, J.W.; Blaas, M.; Desmit, X.; Kühn, W.; Lacroix, G.; Lose, H.; Menesguen, A.; Neves, R.; Proctor, R.; Ruardij, P.; Skogen, M.D.; Vanhoutte-Brunier, A.; Villars, M.T.; Wakelin, S.L. (2010). Predicting the consequences of nutrient reduction on the eutrophication status of the North Sea. J. Mar. Syst. 81(1-2): 148-170. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmarsys.2009.12.014
Park, Y.; Ruddick, K.; Lacroix, G. (2010). Detection of algal blooms in European waters based on satellite chlorophyll data from MERIS and MODIS. Int. J. Remote Sens. 31(24): 6567-6583. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01431161003801369
Savina, M.; Lacroix, G.; Ruddick, K. (2010). Modelling the transport of common sole larvae in the southern North Sea: Influence of hydrodynamics and larval vertical movements. J. Mar. Syst. 81(1-2): 86-98. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmarsys.2009.12.008, meer
Gypens, N.; Lacroix, G.; Lancelot, C. (2007). Causes of variability in diatom and Phaeocystis blooms in Belgian coastal waters between 1989 and 2003: a model study. J. Sea Res. 57(1): 19-35. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2006.07.004
Lacroix, G.; Ruddick, K.G.; Gypens, N.; Lancelot, C. (2007). Modelling the relative impact of rivers (Scheldt/Rhine/Seine) and Western Channel waters on the nutrient and diatoms/Phaeocystis distributions in Belgian waters (Southern North Sea). Cont. Shelf Res. 27(10-11): 1422-1446. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.csr.2007.01.013
Lacroix, G.; Ruddick, K.G.; Park, Y.; Gypens, N.; Lancelot, C. (2007). Validation of the 3D biogeochemical model MIRO&CO with field nutrient and phytoplankton data and MERIS-derived surface chlorophyll a images. J. Mar. Syst. 64(1-4): 66-88. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmarsys.2006.01.010
Lancelot, C.; Spitz, Y.; Gypens, N.; Ruddick, K.G.; Becquevort, S.; Rousseau, V.; Lacroix, G.; Billen, G. (2005). Modelling diatom and Phaeocystis blooms and nutrient cycles in the Southern Bight of the North Sea: The MIRO model. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 289: 63-78. dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps289063
Delhez, E.J.M.; Lacroix, G.; Deleersnijder, E. (2004). The age as a diagnostic of the dynamics of marine ecosystem models. Ocean Dynamics 54(2): 221-231. dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10236-003-0075-2
Lacroix, G.; Ruddick, K.; Ozer, J.; Lancelot, C. (2004). Modelling the impact of the Scheldt and Rhine/Meuse plumes on the salinity distribution in Belgian waters (southern North Sea). J. Sea Res. 52(3): 149-163. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2004.01.003
Nezlin, N.P.; Lacroix, G.; Kostianoy, A.G.; Djenidi, S. (2004). Remotely sensed seasonal dynamics of phytoplankton in the Ligurian Sea in 1997-1999. J. Geophys. Res. 109(C7). dx.doi.org/10.1029/2000JC000628
Skliris, N.; Lacroix, G.; Djenidi, S. (2004). Effects of extreme meteorological conditions on coastal dynamics near a submarine canyon. Cont. Shelf Res. 24(9): 1033-1045. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.csr.2004.02.012
Borges, A.V.; Djendi, S.; Lacroix, G.; Théate, J.-M.; Delille, B.; Frankignoulle, M. (2003). Atmospheric CO2 flux from mangrove surrounding waters. Geophys. Res. Lett. 30(11): 1-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2003GL017143
Lacroix, G.; Grégoire, M. (2002). Revisited ecosystem model (MODECOGeL) of the Ligurian Sea: seasonal and interannual variability due to atmospheric forcing. J. Mar. Syst. 37(4): 229-258. dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0924-7963(02)00190-2
Grégoire, M.; Lacroix, G. (2001). Study of the oxygen budget of the Black Sea waters using a 3D coupled hydrodynamical-biogeochemical model. J. Mar. Syst. 31(1-3): 175-202. dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0924-7963(01)00052-5
Lacroix, G.; Nival, P. (1998). Influence of meteorological variability on primary production dynamics in the Ligurian Sea (NW Mediterranean Sea) with a 1D hydrodynamic/biological model. J. Mar. Syst. 16(1-2): 23-50. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0924-7963(97)00098-5
Octavina, C.; Maghfirah, N.; Lacroix, G.; Suciati, N.; Fajar, M.; Syufi, N.H.; Haridhi, H.A.; Haditiar, Y. (2025). Spatial analysis of plankton distribution in Northern Waters of Aceh: An indicator of marine environmental quality. BIO Web of Conferences 156: 02005. https://dx.doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/202515602005
Sintondji, S.W.; Gozingan, A.S.; Sohou, Z.; Taymans, M.; Baetens, K.; Lacroix, G.; Fiogbé, E.D. (2022). Prediction of the distribution of shrimp species found in southern Benin through the lake Nokoué-Ocean complex. Journal of Aquaculture, Marine Biology & Ecology 2022(1): 1-14. https://dx.doi.org/10.37722/jambe.2022201
Sintondji, S.W.; Sohou, Z.; Baetens, K.; Lacroix, G.; Fiogbe, E.D. (2022). Characterization of a West African coastal lagoon system: case of Lake Nokoué with its inlet (Cotonou, South Benin). Ecologies 3(4): 467-479. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ecologies3040033
Lacroix, G.; McCloghrie, P.; Huret, M.; North, E.W. (2009). Hydrodynamic models, in: North, E.W. et al.Manual of recommended practices for modelling physical - biological interactions during fish early life. ICES Cooperative Research Report, 295: pp. 3-8, meer
Paris, C.B.; Irisson, J.-O.; Lacroix, G.; Fiksen, Ø.; Leis, J.M.; Mullon, C. (2009). Application 2: Connectivity, in: North, E.W. et al.Manual of recommended practices for modelling physical - biological interactions during fish early life. ICES Cooperative Research Report, 295: pp. 63-76, meer
Bourget, E.; Lacroix, G. (1973). Aspects saisonniers de la fixation de l'épifaune benthique de l'étage infralittoral de l'estuaire du Saint-Laurent. J. Fish. Res. Bd. Can. 30(7): 867-880
Van den Eynde, D.; Ponsar, S.; Luyten, P.; Ozer, J.; Lacroix, G. (2019). Climate change impact on wind, waves and surges [POSTER]. Presented at CREST final conference: Climate Resilient Coast, 26-09-2019, Ostend. Operational Directorate Natural Environment, OD Nature: Brussels. 1 poster pp.
Lacroix, G.; Lancelot, C.; Ruddick, K.; Spitz, Y.; Gypens, N. (2004). Modelling the relative impact of the rivers Scheldt, Rhine, Meuse and Seine onthe availability of nutrients in Belgian waters (Southern North Sea) using the 3Dcoupled physical-biological model MIRO&CO-3D. CM Documents - ICES, CM 2004(P:08). International Council for the Exploration of the Sea: Copenhagen. 16 pp.
Vanden Bavière, A.; Delerue-Ricard, S.; Barbut, L.; Lacroix, G.; Robbens, J.; Volckaert, F. (2016). B-FishConnect: a multi-disciplinary approach targeting flatfish connectivity and population dynamics in the Southern North Sea, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) North Sea Open Science Conference 7-10/11/2016. Abstract Booklet. pp. 57
Desmit, X.; El Serafy, G.Y.; Aguilar, S.G.; Lacroix, G. (2013). Probabilistic estimate of the uncertainty due to physical forcings in phytoplankton models, in: The 45th International Liège Colloquium on Ocean Dynamics. The variability of primary production in the ocean: from the synoptic to the global scale, Liège, Belgium, 13-17 May, 2013: Abstracts. pp. [1]
Martini, E.; Desmit, X.; Lacroix, G.; Kerckhof, F.; Degraer, S. (2013). Assessing bivalve's distribution as a response to phytoplankton/inorganic suspended particles ratio in the Belgian coastal zone: a trait based model, in: The 45th International Liège Colloquium on Ocean Dynamics. The variability of primary production in the ocean: from the synoptic to the global scale, Liège, Belgium, 13-17 May, 2013: Abstracts. pp. [1]
Rousseau, V.; Cabrita Andrade Dos Santos, I.; Astoreca, R.; Lacroix, G.; Lancelot, C. (2012). Development and validation of an algorithm estimating primary production in the Southern North Sea, in: 44th international Liège colloquium on ocean dynamics "Remote sensing of colour, temperature and salinity – new challenges and opportunities" - May 7-11, 2012. pp. 1
Borges, A.V.; Ruddick, K.; Lacroix, G.; Nechad, B.; Asteroca, R.; Rousseau, V.; Harlay, J. (2010). Estimating pCO2 from remote sensing in the Belgian coastal zone, in: Lacoste-Francis, H. (Ed.) Proceedings of ESA Living Planet Symposium 28 June – 2 July 2010 Bergen, Norway. ESA Special Publications, 686: pp. [1-6]
Ruddick, K.; Lacroix, G.; Park, Y.; Rousseau, V.; De Cauwer, V.; Sterckx, S. (2008). Overview of ocean colour: theoretical background, sensors and applicability to detection and monitoring of harmful algal blooms (capabilities and limitations), in: Babin, M. et al. (Ed.) Real-time coastal observing systems for marine ecosystem dynamics and harmful algal blooms: Theory, instrumentation and modelling. Oceanographic Methodology Series, : pp. 331-383
Ruddick, K.; Lacroix, G.; Lancelot, C.; Nechad, B.; Park, Y.; Peters, S.; Van Mol, B. (2008). Optical remote sensing in the North Sea, in: Barale, V. et al. (Ed.) Remote sensing of the European seas. pp. 79-90
Ruddick, K.; Park, Y.; Astoreca, R.; Borges, A.; Lacroix, G.; Lancelot, C.; Rousseau, V. (2008). Applications of the MERIS algal pigment products in Belgian waters, in: Proceedings of the 2nd MERIS/(A)ATSR User Workshop, 22–26 September 2008, ESRIN, Frascati, Italy. ESA Special Publications, 666: pp. 6
Sirjacobs, D.; Alvera-Azcárate, A.; Barth, A.; Lacroix, G.; Nechad, B.; Park, Y.; Ruddick, K.; Beckers, J.-M. (2008). Reconstruction of missing satellite total suspended matter data over the Southern North Sea and English Channel using empirical orthogonal function decomposition of satellite imagery and hydrodynamical modelling, in: Proceedings Ocean Optics XIX, 6-10 October 2008, Barga. pp. 9
Delhez, E.J.M.; Lacroix, G.; Martin, G.; Nihoul, J.C.J.; Varela, R.A. (1993). Development of interdisciplinary models of ecosystems under severe hydrodynamic constraints, in: Progress in Belgian Oceanographic Research, Brussels, January 21-22, 1993. pp. 37-53
Hecq, J.H.; Brasseur, P.; Goffart, A.; Lacroix, G.; Guglielmo, L. (1993). Modelling approach of the planktonic vertical structure in deep austral water, the example of the Ross Sea ecosystem, in: Progress in Belgian Oceanographic Research, Brussels, January 21-22, 1993. pp. 235-249
Lacroix, G.; Djenidi, S. (1992). Extending the GHER 3D model to the modelling of ecosystems in western Mediterranean coastoal zones: results from an exploratory study, in: Martin, J.M. et al. (Ed.) EROS 2000 (European River Ocean System) third workshop of the north-west Mediterranean Sea. Water Pollution Research Reports, 28: pp. 89-104
Braeckman, U.; Gamela, E.C.; De Borger, E.; Van den Eynde, D.; Bodé, S.; Lizaga, I.; Boeckx, P.; Capet, A.; Lacroix, G.; Vanaverbeke, J. (2026). OUTFLOW: Quantifying the contribution of fouling fauna to the local carbon budget of an offshore windfarm, in: Norro, A.M.J. (Ed.) 25 years of occupational scientific diving at RBINS symposium, 19 March 2026, Brussels, Belgium, Book of Abstract. pp. 16
Puthan Purayil, S.; Lacroix, G.; Regnier, P.; Arndt, S.; van de Velde, S.J. (2023). Integrating the land-ocean aquatic continuum into a regional shelf sea model, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 94
Gozingan, A.S.; Baetens, K.; Lacroix, G.; Sohou, Z.; Bonou, F.; Baloïtcha, E. (2022). The importance of grid resolution, temperature and salinity for modelling the hydrodynamic regime in the Gulf of Guinea, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 51
Sintondji, S.W.; Gozingan, A.S.; Sohou, Z.; Baetens, K.; Lacroix, G.; Fiogbe, E.D. (2022). Spatio-temporal distribution of shrimp species in the lake Nokoué-Cotonou channel complex in southern Benin, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 84
Stechele, B.; Van der Zande, D.; Delbare, D.; Lacroix, G.; Barbut, L.; Bossier, P.; Nevejan, N. (2021). Simulating offshore blue mussel aquaculture through remote sensing and a metabolic model: a Belgian case study, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Oostende, Belgium, 3 March 2021. VLIZ Special Publication, 87: pp. 112
Gozingan, S.; Sintondji, W.; Honfo, M.; Lacroix, G.; Sohou, Z.; Baetens, K. (2020). Development of a low-cost salinity and thermometer based on a thermistor, electrical conductivity measurements of water and an arduino-nano development board for coastal and lacustrine applications, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Oostende, Belgium, 18 March 2020. VLIZ Special Publication, 84: pp. 95
Nevejan, N.; Lacroix, G.; Degraer, S.; Bossier, P. (2020). Modeling native oyster metabolism for aquaculture and restoration purposes, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Oostende, Belgium, 18 March 2020. VLIZ Special Publication, 84: pp. 78
Sintondji, W.; Gozingan, S.; Honfo, M.; Lacroix, G.; Baetens, K.; Sohou, Z. (2020). The influence of precipitation events on the temperature of the surface waters of Lake Nokoué, Benin, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Oostende, Belgium, 18 March 2020. VLIZ Special Publication, 84: pp. 76-77
Baetens, K.; Barbut, L.; Gittenberger, A.; Lacroix, G. (2019). Assessment of the ecological implications when installing an SRA between Belgium and the Netherlands: an oceanographic pilot study, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Bredene, Belgium, 13 March 2019. VLIZ Special Publication, 83: pp. 90
van de Wolfshaar, K.; Barbut, L.; Lacroix, G. (2019). The fate of juvenile sole growth and survival in coastal nurseries under climate change scenarios, in: Abstracts of the BICEpS19 Colloquium. pp. 11-12
Delerue-Ricard, S.; Stynen, H.; Barbut, L.; Vanden Bavière, A.; Goscia, I.; Robbens, J.; Lacroix, G. (2017). Where goes the flow? Tracing sole of the North Sea with genomics and otolith shape, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Scientist Day. Brugge, Belgium, 3 March 2017. VLIZ Special Publication, 79: pp. 27
Barbut, L.; Groot Crego, C.; Delerue-Ricard, S.; Vanden Bavière, A.; Coscia, I.; Robbens, J.; Volckaert, F.A.M.; Lacroix, G. (2016). How larval dispersal of flatfish is impacted by life traits?, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) North Sea Open Science Conference 7-10/11/2016. Abstract Booklet. pp. 15
Dekker, E; Dulière, V.; Lacroix, G. (2016). Where does my jellyfish come from?, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Scientist Day. Brugge, Belgium, 12 February 2016. VLIZ Special Publication, 75: pp. 44
Delerue-Ricard, S.; Stynen, H.; Barbut, L.; Glatczak, D.; Vanden Bavière, A.; Coscia, I.; Robbens, J.; Lacroix, G.; Maes, G.E.; Volckaert, F.A.M. (2016). No anonymity for fish: tracing sole juveniles arriving at the Belgian nursery combining genomics, otolith microchemistry and otolith shape analysis, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) North Sea Open Science Conference 7-10/11/2016. Abstract Booklet. pp. 66
Delerue-Ricard, S.; Barbut, L.; Vanden Bavière, A.; Coscia, I.; Robbens, J.; Lacroix, G.; Volckaert, F.A.M. (2016). Tracing sole juveniles arriving at the Belgian nursery using genomics and otolith shape, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Scientist Day. Brugge, Belgium, 12 February 2016. VLIZ Special Publication, 75: pp. 46
Desmit, X.; Van der Zande, D.; Lacroix, G. (2016). Spatial patterns of chlorophyll a variability in the North East Atlantic, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) North Sea Open Science Conference 7-10/11/2016. Abstract Booklet. pp. 94
Desmit, X.; Thieu, V.; Dulière, V.; Campuzano, F.; Silvestre, M.; Garnier, J.; Sobrinho, J.; Pinto, L.; Gypens, N.; Lancelot, C.; Neves, R.; Ménesguen, A.; Billen, G.; Lacroix, G. (2016). Past, present and future eutrophication levels in the North East Atlantic, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) North Sea Open Science Conference 7-10/11/2016. Abstract Booklet. pp. 23
Dulière, V.; Gypens, N.; Lancelot, Ch.; Luyten, P.; Lacroix, G. (2016). What is the origin of nitrogen in the North Sea, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) North Sea Open Science Conference 7-10/11/2016. Abstract Booklet. pp. 24
Lacroix, G.; Barbut, L.; Volckaert, F.A.M. (2016). Will soles be more numerous and more connected in a warmer world?, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) North Sea Open Science Conference 7-10/11/2016. Abstract Booklet. pp. 76
Lacroix, G.; Kerckhof, F.; Schön, I.; Degraer, S.; De Mesel, I. (2016). Impact of man-made structures on hard substrate species connectivity patterns in the North Sea, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) North Sea Open Science Conference 7-10/11/2016. Abstract Booklet. pp. 27
Barbut, L.; Delerue-Ricard, S.; Vanden Bavière, A.; Maes, G.; Robbens, J.; Volckaert, F.A.M.; Lacroix, G. (2015). Integrating field data to parameterize a larval transport model of sole and improve knowledge on connectivity in the North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 20 February 2015. VLIZ Special Publication, 71: pp. 19
Delerue-Ricard , S.; Vanden Bavière, A.; Coscia, I.; Robbens, J.; Lacroix, G.; Volckaert, F.A.M. (2015). Connectivity and genetic structure of flatfish for fisheries management and traceability in Belgium, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 20 February 2015. VLIZ Special Publication, 71: pp. 55
Barbut , L.; Lacroix, G.; Volckaert, F.A.M. (2014). How sensitive is sole larval dispersal in the North Sea to the parametrization of larval duration? A modelling study, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 7 March 2014. VLIZ Special Publication, 67: pp. 17
Barbut, L.; Delerue-Ricard, S.; Vanden Bavière, A.; Robbens, J.; Volckaert, F.A.M.; Lacroix, G. (2014). Integrating field data to parameterize a larval transport model of sole and improve knowledge on recruitment in the North Sea, in: Johan Hjort symposium on recruitment dynamics and stock variability, Bergen, Norway, 7-9 October 2014: programme & abstracts. pp. 43
Delerue-Ricard, S.; Coscia, I.; Barbut , L.; Lacroix, G.; Vanden Bavière, A.; Robbens, J.; Volckaert, F.A.M. (2014). Assessing connectivity in young flatfish and its implementation in fisheries management, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 7 March 2014. VLIZ Special Publication, 67: pp. 44
Dulière, V.; Gypens, N.; Luyten, P.; Desmit, X.; Lacroix, G. (2014). Linking human activities to eutrophication along the river-ocean continuum with an ecological model, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 7 March 2014. VLIZ Special Publication, 67: pp. 55
Lacroix, G.; Desmit, X.; Dulière, V.; Gypens, N.; Lancelot, C.; Billen, C.; Garnier, J.; Thieu, V.; Silvestre, M.; Passy, P.; Lassaletta, L.; Guittard, G.; Théry, S.; Ménesguen, A.; Thouvenin, B.; Dussauze, M.; Mateus, M.; Neves, R.; Sobrinho, J.; Ascione Kenov, I.; Garcia, C.; Lenhart, H.; Los, H.; Troost, T.; Vander Molen, J. (2014). Ecosystem Models as Support to Eutrophication Management in the North Atlantic Ocean (EMoSEM), in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 7 March 2014. VLIZ Special Publication, 67: pp. 76
Vanden Bavière, A.; Robbens, J.; Volckaert, F.A.M.; Delerue-Ricard, S.; Lacroix, G.; Barbut, L. (2014). Larval dispersal and juvenile dynamics of flatfish in the Southern North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 7 March 2014. VLIZ Special Publication, 67: pp. 114
Martini, E.; Desmit, X.; Lacroix, G.; Kerckhof, F.; Degraer, S. (2013). Testing macrobenthos adaptation with a trait based model (TBM) in the Belgian Coastal Zone, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day. Brugge, Belgium, 15 February 2013. VLIZ Special Publication, 63: pp. 65
Lenhart, H.; Blauw, A.; Desmit, X.; Fernand, L.; Friedland, R.; Heyden, B.; Kerimoglu, O.; Lacroix, G.; Van der Linden, J.; van der Molen, J.; Plus, M.; Prins, T.; Ruvalcaba, J.L.; Stegert, C.; Thewes, D.; Troost, T.; Vilmin, L.M.; van Leeuwen, S. (2022). ICG-EMO report on model comparison for historical scenarios as basis to derive new threshold values. ICG: [s.l.].
Van Schaeybroeck, B.; Mendoza Paz, S.; Willems, P.; Termonia, P.; van Lipzig, N.; van Ypersele, J.P.; Fettweis, X.; De Ridder, K.; Stavrakou, T.; Lacroix, G.; Pottiaux, E. (2021). Coherent Integration of climate projections into Climate ADaptation plAnning tools for BElgium. Final Report. (BRAIN-be - (Belgian Research Action through Interdisciplinary Networks)). Belgian Science Policy Office: Brussels. 21 pp.
Parmentier, K.; Adamopoulou, A.; Roose, P.; Baetens, K.; Lacroix, G.; Moeris, S.; Hansul, S.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Vanryckeghem, F.; Demeestere, K.; Van Langenhove, H.; Vanhaecke, L.; Huysman, S.; Gaulier, C.; Guo, W.; Baeyens, W.; Gao, Y.; Smedes, F. (2020). New Strategies for monitoring and risk assessment of Hazardous chemicals in the marine Environment with Passive Samplers. Belgian Science Policy Office: Brussels. 136 pp.
De Cauwer, K.; Van der Zande, D.; Desmit, X.; Lacroix, G. (2016). Report on the third application of the OSPAR comprehensive procedure to the Belgian marine waters. Scientific Service MUMM, Operational Directorate Natural Environment (RBINS): Brussels. 37 pp.
Lacroix, G.; Van der Zande, D.; Maes, G.E.; Volckaert, F.A.M. (2013). Impact of projected wind and temperature changes on larval recruitment of sole inthe Southern North Sea. CM Documents - ICES, CM 2013(B:04). International Council for the Exploration of the Sea: Copenhagen. [no pag.] pp.
Vanaverbeke, J.; Braarup, A.B.; Braeckman, U.; Courtens, W.; Cuveliers, E.; Deneudt, K.; Goffin, A.; Hellemans, B.; Huyse, T.; Lacroix, G.; Larmuseau, M.; Mees, J.; Provoost, P.; Rabaut, M.; Remerie, T.; Savina, M.; Soetaert, K.; Stienen, E.W.M.; Verstraete, H.; Volckaert, F.; Vincx, M. (2011). Understanding benthic, pelagic and airborne ecosystem interactions in shallow coastal seas. "Westbanks": Final Report. Belgian Science Policy Office: Brussels. 82 pp.
Vanaverbeke, J.; Braeckman, U.; Cuveliers, E.L.; Courtens, W.; Huyse, T.; Lacroix, G.; Larmuseau, M.H.D.; Maes, G.E.; Provoost, P.; Rabaut, M.; Remerie, T.; Savina, M.; Soetaert, K.; Stienen, E.W.M.; Verstraete, H.; Volckaert, F.A.M.; Vincx, M. (2009). Understanding benthic, pelagic and airborne ecosystem interactions in shallow coastal seas. "Westbanks": Final Report Phase 1. Belgian Science Policy: Brussel. 46 pp.
Lancelot, C.; Rousseau, V.; Gypens, N.; Parent, J.-Y.; Bissar, A.; Lemaire, J.; Breton, E.; Daro, M.H.; Lacroix, G.; Ruddick, K.; Ozer, J.; Spitz, Y.; Soetaert, K.; Chrétiennot-Dinet, M.-J.; Lantoine, F.; Rodriguez, F. (2007). Advanced modeling and research on eutrophication AMORE II: final report. Belgian Science Policy: Brussel. 84 pp.
Lancelot, C.; Rousseau, V.; Gypens, N.; Parent, J.-Y.; Bissar, A.; Lemaire, J.; Breton, E.; Daro, M.H.; Lacroix, G.; Ruddick, K.; Ozer, J.; Spitz, Y.; Soetaert, K.; Chrétiennot-Dinet, M.-J.; Lantoine, F.; Rodriguez, F. (2007). Advanced modeling and research on eutrophication AMORE II: final report. Belgian Science Policy: Brussel. 84 pp.
Lancelot, C.; Lacroix, G.; Gypens, N.; Ruddick, K. (2006). Ecological modeling as a scientific tool for assessing eutrophication and mitigation strategies for Belgian coastal waters, in: Rousseau, V. et al. (Ed.) Current status of eutrophication in the Belgian coastal zone. pp. 91-110
Ruddick, K.; Lacroix, G. (2006). Hydrodynamics and meteorology of the Belgian coastal zone, in: Rousseau, V. et al. (Ed.) Current status of eutrophication in the Belgian coastal zone. pp. 1-15
Dekker, E.; Dulière, V.; Lacroix, G. (2016). Jellyfish: how vertical swimming behaviour affects their journey. Poster at the VLIZ Marine Scientist Day 12 February 2016. Universiteit Utrecht/RBINS-OD Nature: Utrecht, Brussel. 1 poster pp.
Delerue-Ricard, S.; Stynen, H.; Barbut , L.; Coscia, I.; Lacroix, G.; Vanden Bavière, A.; Robbens, J.; Volckaert, F.A.M. (2016). Do juvenile sole belong to mixed spawning populations? Tracing juvenile flatfish arriving at the Belgian nursery using genomics and otolith shape. Poster at the VLIZ Marine Scientist Day 12 February 2016. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven: Leuven. 1 poster pp.
Barbut, L.; Delerue-Ricard, S.; Vanden Bavière, A.; Maes, G.; Robbens, J.; Volckaert, F.A.M.; Lacroix, G. (2015). Integrating field data to parameterize a larval transport model of sole and improve knowledge on connectivity in the North Sea. Poster presented at the VLIZ Young Marine Scientist's Day 20 February 2015. KBIN - OD Natuur/KU Leuven/ILVO: Brussel, Leuven, Oostende. 1 poster pp.
Barbut, L.; Delerue-Ricard, S.; Vanden Bavière, A.; Robbens, J.; Volckaert, F.A.M.; Lacroix, G. (2014). How sensitive is sole larval dispersal in the North Sea to the parameterization of larval duration? A modelling study. Poster at the VLIZ Young Scientist's Day 7 March 2014. Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences/KU Leuven/ILVO: Brussel, Leuven, Oostende. 1 poster pp.
Delerue-Ricard, S.; Coscia, I.; Barbut , L.; Lacroix, G.; Vanden Bavière, A.; Robbens, J.; Volckaert, F.A.M. (2014). Assessing connectivity in young flatfish and its implementation in fisheries management. Poster at the VLIZ Young Scientist's Day 7 March 2014. KU Leuven: Leuven. 1 poster pp.
Dulière, V.; Kerckhof, F.; Lacroix, G. (2014). Where is my jelly? = Waar komen onze kwallen vandaan?, in: De Strandvlo 34(2). De Strandvlo: Driemaandelijks Tijdschrift van De Strandwerkgroep België, 34(2): pp. 48-56
Lacroix, G.; Desmit, X.; Dulière, V.; Gypens, N.; Lancelot, C.; Billen, G.; Garnier, J.; Thieu, V.; Silvestre, M.; Passy, P.; Lassaletta, L.; Guittard, G.; Théry, S.; Ménesguen, A.; Thouvenin, B.; Dussauze, M.; Mateus, M.; Neves, R.; Sobrinho, J.; Ascione Kenov, I.; Garcia, C.; Lenhart, H.; Los, H.; Troost, T.; van der Molen, J. (2014). Ecosystem models as support to eutrophication management in the North Atlantic Ocean (EMoSEM). Poster at the VLIZ Young Scientist's Day 7 March 2014. Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences: Brussels. 1 poster pp.
Vanden Bavière, A.; Delerue-Ricard, S.; Volckaert, F.; Lacroix, G.; Barbut, L.; Robbens, J. (2014). Larval dispersal and juvenile dynamics of flatfish in the Southern North Sea. Poster at the VLIZ Young Scientist's Day 7 March 2014. ILVO/KBIN/KU Leuven: Oostende, Brussel, Leuven. 1 poster pp.
Lacroix, G.; Maes, G.E.; Bolle, L.J.; Volckaert, F.A.M. (2012). How is the connectivity of sole larvae affected by wind and temperaturechanges in the Southern North Sea? A modelling approach. CM Documents - ICES, CM 2012(E:17). International Council for the Exploration of the Sea: Copenhagen. 1 pp.
Lacroix, G.; Volckaert, F. (2010). Spatially-explicit model of sole larvae in the Southern North Sea: sensitivity of the dispersal to hydrodynamic/environment variability and biological parameters. CM Documents - ICES, 2010(L:32). International Council for the Exploration of the Sea: Copenhagen. 1 pp.
Lancelot, C. ; Rousseau, V.; Lacroix, G.; Denis, K.; Gypens, N.; Grosjean, P.; Van Nieuwenhove, K.; Parent, J.-Y.; Ruddick, K.; Delbare, D. (2009). Combined effect of changing hydroclimate and human activity on coastal ecosystem health. AMORE III (Advanced MOdeling and Research on eutrophication) project. Final Report phase 1. Belgian Science Policy: Brussels. 36 pp.
Lacroix, G.; Nival, P. (1996). Modelling the interannual variability of the primary production in Mediterranean waters. Bull. Soc. r. Sci. Liège 65(1-3): 119-122
Barbut, L. (2021). Dispersal modelling of the early life stages of flatfish in the Anthropocene. PhD Thesis. KU Leuven: Leuven. xix, 194 pp.
Dinh, T.H.Y. (2013). Impact of environment parameters on jellyfish dynamics in the southern North Sea (focusing on Belgian waters). MSc Thesis. Universiteit Antwerpen/Universiteit Gent/VUB: Antwerpen, Gent, Brussel. [12], pp.
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