On April 1, 2026, the Institute of Zoology of the Moldova State University organized the workshop “Fish Farming and Sustainable Management of Aquatic Ecosystems” within the framework of the project ROMD00578 „Ensuring the sustainability of aquatic ecosystems through ecological fish farming” – EcoFishFarm (the Interreg VI-A NEXT Romania-Republic of Moldova Programme 2021- 2027, financed by the European Union and co-financed by the participating countries in the Programme). More details about the project can be found at the address https://zoology.usm.md/en/ecofishfarm. The event brought ...

Today, April 1, we celebrate World Bird Day or International Bird Day, with the aim of raising awareness of the need to protect birds by protecting their habitats, marking the return of birds from their wintering areas. World Bird Day has been celebrated annually since 1906, based on the Convention for the Protection of Birds, signed in Paris on March 19, 1902. Birds play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance, contributing significantly to the health of ecosystems. However, many bird species are threatened by habitat loss, climate change and unsustainable human activities. The main ...

On March 26, 2026, at the "Alexandru Sturza" gymnasium from Ucrainca locality, Causeni district, a meeting with the students from grades IV-IX was organized. Researchers from the Laboratory of Terrestrial Vertebrates of the Institute of Zoology, Moldova State University - Dr.Hab. Victoria Nistreanu, PhD Natalia Sochircă, PhD Alina Larion and PhD Sîtnic Victor – conducted an ecological education lesson entitled "Rare species of terrestrial vertebrates in the Republic of Moldova". The event was attended by students passionate about nature, showing interest and active involvement in discussions ...