Sampling on Lake Balaton (IMAGE) Eötvös Loránd University Caption What was Lake Balaton like in its natural state, and when did it change? Can its near-natural condition still be restored? These are the questions the researchers from ELTE Science Faculty's Paleoenvironment and Climate Change Research Group sought to answer in their latest study, where they also made specific recommendations for the protection of the lake. Credit Photo: Eniko Magyari / Eötvös Loránd University Usage Restrictions Credit must be given License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.