Environmental Assessment Of Estuarine Ecosystems
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Environmental Assessment of Estuarine Ecosystems
Author | : Claude Amiard-Triquet,Philip S. Rainbow |
Publsiher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 370 |
Release | : 2009-02-11 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781420062618 |
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Estuaries in every country exemplify the same paradox- they are among the most productive ecosystems and also among the most impacted by anthropogenic activities. And although estuarine biodiversity is key to the ecological and economic health of coastal regions, estuaries are exposed to toxic effluents transported by rivers from remote and nearby
Ecological Indicators for Coastal and Estuarine Environmental Assessment
Author | : João Carlos Marques |
Publsiher | : WIT Press |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9781845642099 |
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Ecological indicators address ecosystems structure and/or function and are commonly used to provide synoptic information about their state. Through quantitative representations of either the forces that steer ecosystems, responses to forcing functions, or of previous, current, or future states of an ecosystem, indicators are expected to reveal conditions and trends that will help in development planning and decision making processes. Ecological indicators combine numerous environmental factors in a single value, which may be useful in terms of management and in the development of ecological concepts, compliant with the general public's understanding. Nevertheless, their application is not exempt of criticisms, the first of which is that aggregation results in an oversimplification of the ecosystem under observation. Ecological indicators must therefore be handled following the right criteria and in situations that are consistent with its intended use and scope; otherwise they may drive to confusing interpretations of data.
The Estuarine Ecosystem
Author | : Donald S. McLusky,Michael Elliott |
Publsiher | : OUP Oxford |
Total Pages | : 222 |
Release | : 2004-04-29 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780191546235 |
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For the inhabitants of many of the world's major towns and cities, estuaries provide their first and nearest glimpse of a natural habitat. Despite the attempts of man to pollute or reclaim it, the estuarine ecosystem continues to provide a fascinating insight into a natural world where energy is transformed from sunlight into plant material, and then through the steps of a food chain is converted into a rich food supply for birds and fish. The book provides a concise readable introduction to estuarine ecology. First published in 1981, it soon established itself as the principle textbook of choice in the UK & NW Europe. This new edition builds upon the strengths of the earlier editions but has been thoroughly revised throughout. The new co-author brings a human impact dimension to the revised book. It is written for advanced undergraduate and graduate students (particularly taught masters) who have had a general ecology course, but no further training in estuarine science. It will be useful to both professional researchers and practical managers in marine ecology and environmental science who seek a compact but comprehensive introduction to estuarine ecology.
Estuarine Ecology
Author | : John W. Day, Jr.,Charles A. S. Hall,W. Michael Kemp,Alejandro Yáñez-Arancibia |
Publsiher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 578 |
Release | : 1989-05-09 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0471062634 |
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This textbook covers the physical and chemical aspects of estuaries, the biology and ecology of key organisms, the flow of organic matter through estuaries, and human interactions, such as the environmental impact of fisheries on estuaries and the effects of global climate change on these important ecosystems. Each chapter will begin with basic concepts and then move on to describing applications and current practice. This new edition is being authored by a team of world experts from the estuarine science community.
Estuarine Indicators
Author | : Stephen A. Bortone |
Publsiher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 559 |
Release | : 2004-12-28 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781420038187 |
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Acknowledging the present inability to determine objectively the status and trends among estuarine ecosystems, the environmental research community has recently stepped up efforts to develop and evaluate meaningful estuarine indicators. This goal requires the effort of researchers from a broad spectrum of disciplines. In order to expedite this init
The ecological condition of estuaries in the Gulf of Mexico
Author | : Anonim |
Publsiher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 80 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : 9781428905870 |
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Environmental Decisionmaking in a Transboundary Region
Author | : Alison Rieser,Judith Spiller,David VanderZwaag |
Publsiher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 221 |
Release | : 2013-11-11 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781475714081 |
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Coastal and Estuarine Risk Assessment
Author | : Jr., Morris H. Roberts,Robert C. Hale |
Publsiher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 366 |
Release | : 2001-09-18 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781420032451 |
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Written by experts in the field, Coastal and Estuarine Risk Assessment explores the science of exposure, effect, and risk. This is the first book to address the application of the current risk assessment paradigm from the National Research Council to coastal and estuarine environments. It provides the necessary applications for modifying the paradigm and shows how to use it to perform an effective assessment. Topics include: fate and bioavailability of organic compounds, emerging contaminants, effects of populations, effects to marine mammals, risk from multiple stressors, European approaches to risk assessment, effects of land use, and more.