Freshwater Biodiversity

Author : Nicole Silk,Kristine Ciruna
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781597266192

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A Practitioner's Guide to Freshwater Biodiversity Conservation by Nicole Silk,Kristine Ciruna Pdf

A Practitioner's Guide to Freshwater Biodiversity Conservation brings together knowledge and experience from conservation practitioners and experts around the world to help readers understand the global challenge of conserving biodiversity in freshwater ecosystems. More importantly, it offers specific strategies and suggestions for managers to use in establishing new conservation initiatives or improving the effectiveness of existing initiatives. The book: offers an understanding of fundamental issues by explaining how ecosystems are structured and how they support biodiversity; provides specific information and approaches for identifying areas most in need of protection; examines promising strategies that can help reduce biodiversity loss; and describes design considerations and methods for measuring success within an adaptive management framework. The book draws on experience and knowledge gained during a five-year project of The Nature Conservancy known as the Freshwater Initiative, which brought together a range of practitioners to create a learning laboratory for testing ideas, approaches, tools, strategies, and methods. For professionals involved with land or water management-including state and federal agency staff, scientists and researchers working with conservation organizations, students and faculty involved with freshwater issues or biodiversity conservation, and policymakers concerned with environmental issues-the book represents an important new source of information, ideas, and approaches.

Author : David Dudgeon
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 517 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521768030

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Freshwater Biodiversity by David Dudgeon Pdf

Fresh waters are disproportionately rich in species, and represent global hotspots of biodiversity. However, they are also hotspots of endangerment.

Author : E.V. Balian,C. Lévêque,H. Segers,K. Martens
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402082597

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Freshwater Animal Diversity Assessment by E.V. Balian,C. Lévêque,H. Segers,K. Martens Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive study of species- and genus-level diversity and chorology of the global freshwater fauna to date. It gives a state of the art assessment of the diversity and distribution of Metazoa in the continental waters of the world.

Author : Julian Reynolds,Catherine Souty-Grosset
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781139502160

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Management of Freshwater Biodiversity by Julian Reynolds,Catherine Souty-Grosset Pdf

Integrating research into freshwater biodiversity and the role of keystone species, this fascinating book presents freshwater crayfish as representatives of human-exacerbated threats to biodiversity and conservation. It uses examples from these and other large decapod invertebrates to explore how communities function and are controlled, alongside the implications of human demands and conflicts over limited resources, notably the severe impacts on biodiversity. The discussion is structured around three key topics – the present situation of crayfish in world freshwater ecosystems, the applications of science to conservation management and knowledge transfer for successful crayfish management. It outlines the historic exploitation of crayfish, addressing the problems caused by invasive alien forms and explaining the importance of correct identification when dealing with conservation issues. Offering a global perspective on freshwater systems, the book ultimately highlights how the conservation of such large and long-lived species will help protect ecosystem quality in the future.

Author : Maurice Kottelat,Tony Whitten
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0821338080

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Freshwater Biodiversity in Asia by Maurice Kottelat,Tony Whitten Pdf

World Bank Discussion Paper No. 337. Draws on household survey data from 87 rural villages in Bangladesh to examine the contribution that government family planning programs, as well as other health care interventions, have made toward the recent reduction in fertility by increasing contraceptive use and reducing infant mortality. The paper suggests that the programs have been effective and finds that targeted credit program placement, such as the Grameen Bank and the Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC), contributed to the effort as well.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Freshwater biodiversity
ISBN : 9782831714240

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The status and distribution of freshwater biodiversity in Indo-Burma by Anonim Pdf

Author : E. G. E. Brooks,W. R. T. Darwall
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9782831713267

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The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Biodiversity in Central Africa by E. G. E. Brooks,W. R. T. Darwall Pdf

One of the main reasons cited for inadequate representation of biodiversity in the development processes is a lack of readily available information on inland water taxa. In response to this need for basic for information on species, the IUCN Species Programme conducted a regional assessment of the status and distribution of 2,261 taxa of freshwater fishes, molluscs, odonates, crabs and selected families of aquatic plants from throughout central Africa. This study is based on the collation and analysis of existing information, and the knowledge of regional experts.

Author : Suhaib A. Bandh,Basharat Mushtaq,Mohammad Farooq Mir,Shahid A. Wani
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-12-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000565591

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Biodiversity of Freshwater Ecosystems by Suhaib A. Bandh,Basharat Mushtaq,Mohammad Farooq Mir,Shahid A. Wani Pdf

This new volume examines the ecological importance, threats, protection, and management of the biodiversity of freshwater ecosystems, such as lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, reservoirs, pools, and wetlands. As populations have been increasing exponentially, humans are using freshwater ecosystems severely, resulting in habitat destruction and breakdown. Environmental contamination, climate change, the introduction of harmful and invasive organisms, unplanned dredging and de-weeding processes, disposal of sewer systems in freshwater bodies, and badly planned water diversions are the leading causes of habitat loss in freshwaters. These impacts have led to significant decreases in the numbers and productivity of many freshwater species and decreased biodiversity in freshwater. This book presents a selection of primary research and review papers on several freshwater aquatic biodiversity studies, which involve evaluating plants, macroinvertebrates, macrophytes, benthic zones, and fish diversity in freshwater ecosystems. It provides an abundance of new information on freshwater biodiversity distribution, status, and patterns. Key features: Discusses the importance, threats, and management of biodiversity of freshwater ecosystems Provides detailed coverage of modern and updated techniques used in the evaluation and conservation of freshwater biodiversity Looks at the impact of pesticides pollution on freshwater environs, and on aquatic and terrestrial life Reviews how global climate change affects freshwater biodiversity Biodiversity of Freshwater Ecosystems: Threats, Protection, and Management promotes the enhancement and strengthening of freshwater protection and its unique biodiversity for scientists, policymakers, scholars, researchers, NGOs, and the public, providing necessary background knowledge and practical tools to help manage aquatic ecosystems and their biodiversity in a holistic manner.

Author : Will Darwall,D. Tweddle,K. Smith,P. Skelton
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9782831711263

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The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Biodiversity in Southern Africa by Will Darwall,D. Tweddle,K. Smith,P. Skelton Pdf

CD ROM to accompany this book available from Library Office.

Author : V. Barrios,Santiago Carrizosa,W.R.T. Darwall,Jörg Freyhof,C. Numa,K. Smith
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9782831716985

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Freshwater key biodiversity areas in the Mediterranean basin hotspot by V. Barrios,Santiago Carrizosa,W.R.T. Darwall,Jörg Freyhof,C. Numa,K. Smith Pdf

While the Mediterranean basin biodiversity hotspot is well known for its globally important biodiversity, its freshwater biodiversity has not been as widely recognized for its importance. Through this project, freshwater key biodiversity areas (KBAs) have now been identified, mapped and validated throughout much of the Mediterranean hotspot. It is now important to raise awareness of their status as validated freshwater KBAs and to develop plans for appropriate conservation actions at these sites, as this biodiversity is highly threatened largely due to the conflicting demands upon a diminishing supply of fresh water which is further exacerbated by the increased severity of drought across the region.

Author : Daniel C. Dauwalter,Timothy W. Birdsong,Gary Pace Garrett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 693 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Freshwater fishes
ISBN : 1934874574

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Multispecies and Watershed Approaches to Freshwater Fish Conservation by Daniel C. Dauwalter,Timothy W. Birdsong,Gary Pace Garrett Pdf

Author : C. Lévêque
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1997-05-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521570336

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Biodiversity Dynamics and Conservation by C. Lévêque Pdf

This is a comprehensive book on the biodiversity of one of the most diverse ecosystems known - tropical freshwater.

Author : Suhaib A. Bandh,Basharat Mushtaq,Mohammad Farooq Mir,Shahid A. Wani
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-12-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000565126

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Biodiversity of Freshwater Ecosystems by Suhaib A. Bandh,Basharat Mushtaq,Mohammad Farooq Mir,Shahid A. Wani Pdf

This new volume examines the ecological importance, threats, protection, and management of the biodiversity of freshwater ecosystems, such as lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, reservoirs, pools, and wetlands. As populations have been increasing exponentially, humans are using freshwater ecosystems severely, resulting in habitat destruction and breakdown. Environmental contamination, climate change, the introduction of harmful and invasive organisms, unplanned dredging and de-weeding processes, disposal of sewer systems in freshwater bodies, and badly planned water diversions are the leading causes of habitat loss in freshwaters. These impacts have led to significant decreases in the numbers and productivity of many freshwater species and decreased biodiversity in freshwater. This book presents a selection of primary research and review papers on several freshwater aquatic biodiversity studies, which involve evaluating plants, macroinvertebrates, macrophytes, benthic zones, and fish diversity in freshwater ecosystems. It provides an abundance of new information on freshwater biodiversity distribution, status, and patterns. Key features: Discusses the importance, threats, and management of biodiversity of freshwater ecosystems Provides detailed coverage of modern and updated techniques used in the evaluation and conservation of freshwater biodiversity Looks at the impact of pesticides pollution on freshwater environs, and on aquatic and terrestrial life Reviews how global climate change affects freshwater biodiversity Biodiversity of Freshwater Ecosystems: Threats, Protection, and Management promotes the enhancement and strengthening of freshwater protection and its unique biodiversity for scientists, policymakers, scholars, researchers, NGOs, and the public, providing necessary background knowledge and practical tools to help manage aquatic ecosystems and their biodiversity in a holistic manner.

Author : H. Segers,K. Martens
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402041112

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Aquatic Biodiversity II by H. Segers,K. Martens Pdf

Freshwater Biodiversity is a much underestimated component of global biodiversity, both in its diversity and in its potential to act as models for fundamental research in evolutionary biology and ecosystem studies. Freshwater organisms also reflect quality of water bodies and can thus be used to monitor changes in ecosystem health. The present book comprises a unique collection of primary research papers spanning a wide range of topics in aquatic biodiversity studies, and including a first global assessment of specific diversity of freshwater animals. The book also presents a section on the interaction between scientists and science policy managers. A target opinion paper lists priorities in aquatic biodiversity research for the next decade and several reactions from distinguished scientists discuss the relevance of these items from different points of view: fundamental ecology, taxonomy and systematics, needs of developing countries, present-day biodiversity policy at European and at global scales. It is believed that such a platform for the interaction between science and science policy is an absolute necessity for the efficient use of research budgets in the future.

Author : Julian D. Reynolds,Catherine Souty-Grosset
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : NATURE
ISBN : 1139206060

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Management of Freshwater Biodiversity by Julian D. Reynolds,Catherine Souty-Grosset Pdf

Integrating research into freshwater biodiversity and the role of keystone species, this fascinating book presents freshwater crayfish as representatives of human-exacerbated threats to biodiversity and conservation. It uses examples from these and other large decapod invertebrates to explore how communities function and are controlled, alongside the implications of human demands and conflicts over limited resources, notably the severe impacts on biodiversity. The discussion is structured around three key topics - the present situation of crayfish in world freshwater ecosystems, the applications of science to conservation management and knowledge transfer for successful crayfish management. It outlines the historic exploitation of crayfish, addressing the problems caused by invasive alien forms and explaining the importance of correct identification when dealing with conservation issues. Offering a global perspective on freshwater systems, the book ultimately highlights how the conservation of such large and long-lived species will help protect ecosystem quality in the future.