Subtropical Convergence Environments
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Subtropical Convergence Environments
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Author : Ulrich Seeliger
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Subtropical Convergence Environments written by Ulrich Seeliger and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Science categories.
Subtropical convergence regions in the southwestern Atlantic have a high biological productivity, and are important as nursery and feeding areas and as reproduction grounds for fishery stocks of subtropical and antarctic origin. This book represents the first multidisciplinary treatise of this large and complex marine ecosystem. It analyses how subtropical convergence and land-sea interactions influence the coast, and sea and their biota. Synthesizing the rapidly expanding information, it provides a comprehensive appraisal of the biological resources, an assessment of their sustainable exploitation, and an evaluation of oceanographic processes. An inventory of all marine taxa in the southwestern Atlantic is included as an appendix.
Coastal Marine Ecosystems Of Latin America
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Author : U. Seeliger
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-03-14
Coastal Marine Ecosystems Of Latin America written by U. Seeliger and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-14 with Science categories.
Coastal and marine ecosystems, some severely degraded, other still pristine, control rich resources of inshore environments and coastal seas of Latin America's Pacific and Atlantic margins. Conflicts between the needs of the region's nations and diminishing revenues and environmental quality have induced awareness of coastal ecological problems and motivated financial support for restoration and management. The volume provides a competent review on the structure, processes and function of 22 important Latin American coastal marine ecosystems. Each contribution describes the environmental settings, biotic components and structure of the system, considers trophic processes and energy flow, evaluates the modifying influence of natural and human perturbations, and suggests management needs. Although the focus of the book is on basic ecological research, the results have application for coastal managers.
Environmental Geochemistry In Tropical And Subtropical Environments
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Author : Luiz Drude de Lacerda
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-06-29
Environmental Geochemistry In Tropical And Subtropical Environments written by Luiz Drude de Lacerda and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-29 with Nature categories.
This book incorporates twenty contributions on diverse aspects of the environmental geochemistry in tropical and sub-tropical environments, drawing together extensive original research not readily available elsewhere. Coverage includes intercontinental comparisons drawn on paleoclimatology, environmental impacts of mining and geochemistry of continetal shelf sediments.
Coastal Lagoons
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Author : Michael J. Kennish
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2010-06-15
Coastal Lagoons written by Michael J. Kennish and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-15 with Computers categories.
Written by an outstanding group of contributors, this book examines the function and structure of coastal lagoonal ecosystems and the natural and anthropogenic drivers of change that affect them, most notably nutrient over-enrichment from coastal watersheds and airsheds. The contributors target the susceptibility of coastal lagoons to eutrophication, the indicators of eutrophic conditions, the influences of natural factors such as major storms and other climate effects, and the resulting biotic and ecosystem impairments that have developed. The book compares biogeochemical and ecological response to nutrient enrichment and other pollutants in lagoonal estuaries to those in other estuarine types.
Plankton Ecology Of The Southwestern Atlantic
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Author : Mónica S. Hoffmeyer
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-06-26
Plankton Ecology Of The Southwestern Atlantic written by Mónica S. Hoffmeyer and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-26 with Science categories.
This book integrates a variety of issues such as regional settings of productivity and nutrient cycling; plankton of coastal and shelf systems; plankton, climate change and human-induced changes; harmful algae and their impacts; and gelatinous zooplankton. This book explores the intriguing marine plankton communities of the SWA region of South America encompassing low to high latitude environments, framed by a complex hydrographic background and global climate change. This vast and iconic region has been largely under-recognized and under-studied. However, in recent years a strong interest has emerged along with the acknowledgment of its high biological productivity. The book concludes by discussing conservation in the region, highlighting regional biodiversity hotspots where the challenges of climate change, habitat loss, and other threats to biodiversity may be particularly acute. Plankton Ecology of the Southwestern Atlantic is a timely synthesis of the field, setting a new baseline for future research. It will be important reading for both researchers and graduate students, and will also be of interest and use to a professional audience of oceanographers, conservation biologists, stake holders and educated science enthusiasts
Multi Agent Based Simulations Applied To Biological And Environmental Systems
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Author : Adamatti, Diana Francisca
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2016-12-12
Multi Agent Based Simulations Applied To Biological And Environmental Systems written by Adamatti, Diana Francisca and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-12 with Computers categories.
The discovery and development of new computational methods have expanded the capabilities and uses of simulations. With agent-based models, the applications of computer simulations are significantly enhanced. Multi-Agent-Based Simulations Applied to Biological and Environmental Systems is a pivotal reference source for the latest research on the implementation of autonomous agents in computer simulation paradigms. Featuring extensive coverage on relevant applications, such as biodiversity conservation, pollution reduction, and environmental risk assessment, this publication is an ideal source for researchers, academics, engineers, practitioners, and professionals seeking material on various issues surrounding the use of agent-based simulations.
Interaction Between The Agulhas Current And The Subtropical Convergence
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Author : Johann Reinder Erlers Lutjeharms
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981
Interaction Between The Agulhas Current And The Subtropical Convergence written by Johann Reinder Erlers Lutjeharms and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Ocean currents categories.
The State Of The Marine Environment
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint
Release Date : 2006
The State Of The Marine Environment written by and has been published by UNEP/Earthprint this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Nature categories.
This report provides an overview of the current state of the coastal and marine environment in relation to the nine categories of threats outlined by the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities (GPA). The report indicates that legal and institutional arrangements have been strengthened and now cover most regions of the world, but that despite these heightened efforts globally, coastal and marine ecosystems continue to deteriorate mainly because of pressures by human development. Publishing Agency: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Brazilian Estuaries
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Author : Paulo da Cunha Lana
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-07-09
Brazilian Estuaries written by Paulo da Cunha Lana and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-09 with Science categories.
This book presents the main drivers of benthic structure and processes in estuaries from the 8,000 km-Brazilian coast, assesses the influence of natural and human disturbance, and discusses their ecological importance and management needs. Estuaries are unique coastal ecosystems often with low biodiversity that sustain and provide essential ecological services to mankind. These ecosystems include a variety of habitats with their own sediment and fauna dynamics, all of them globally altered or threatened by human activities. Mangroves, saltmarshes, tidal flats and other confined estuarine systems are under increasing stress by overfishing and other human activities leading to habitat and species loss. Combined changes in estuarine hydromorphology and in climate pose severe threats to estuarine ecosystems at a global scale.
Ecological Dimensions For Sustainable Socio Economic Development
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Author : A. Yáñez-Arancibia
language : en
Publisher: WIT Press
Release Date : 2014-05-13
Ecological Dimensions For Sustainable Socio Economic Development written by A. Yáñez-Arancibia and has been published by WIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-13 with Business & Economics categories.
This book fills a gap in the literature on environmental sustainability by addressing the topic from the perspective of social and economic development. Progress in understanding and achieving sustainability requires the integration of scientific, social, economic, and legal issues. Yet progress in understanding and achieving sustainability will only be achieved through integration of scientific, social, economic, and legal aspects. A treatise on environmental sustainability should raise the current state of knowledge by proposing and recommending decision-making efforts and breaking new ground with agendas aimed for the younger generation. These younger scientists will be confronted with future uncertainty related to the set of crises that characterise the 21st Century (e.g. ecological, social, food, energy, environmental, climatic, financial, etc.). Currently, there are a number of indicators that demonstrate that ecological conditions are being compromised globally. These include reduced primary productivity, reduction in biological complexity, spreading pollution such as eutrophication, ecological degradation in any continental/basin/coastal/sea ecosystem, reduction in biodiversity, lowered resilience and slow recovery of damaged ecosystems, and reduced ecological integrity. All of these problems are related to social and economic pressure. The challenge for most ecological systems is not only to establish the baseline for current ecosystem conditions, but also to explore options for recovery and sustainability. The latter involves ecological restoration where ecosystem and environmental services are maintained and enhanced. These services are essential to social integration and economic development. This book not only introduces a theoretical and conceptual framework for the topic, but also analyses the uncertainty for sustainability because of dwindling natural resources. It includes contributions providing a basis for public policies, case studies integrating concepts and tools for solutions, and a set of position papers addressing new agenda topics that will shape the 21st century. The book will be useful for researchers, professors and students alike, as well as for all stakeholders from social, economic and academic sectors.