Harbour Ecology

Author : John Humphreys,Alice E. Hall
Publisher : Pelagic Publishing Ltd
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781784273354

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Harbour Ecology by John Humphreys,Alice E. Hall Pdf

Poole Harbour is protected and recognised, nationally and internationally, for its ecological importance. However, it has also been classified as polluted and eutrophic. These twin designations – protected yet polluted – exemplify the condition of many estuaries, making Poole Harbour an ideal subject for elucidating the circumstances behind this apparent paradox. The outcome of a conference entitled ‘Spotlight on Poole Harbour: Environment & Economics’ organised by the Poole Harbour Study Group, this book comprises four main parts. Part I, ‘Background’, provides a broad introduction to the harbour in terms of its pre-historical and historical significance for human communities and gives a conceptual overview of its modern character and uses. Part II, ‘Ecology’, contains chapters ranging from plankton to marine mammals. The subsequent parts focus on industries dependent on the biological and chemical ‘ecological services’ of the estuary: Part III, ‘Fisheries’, covers recreational and commercial fishing and aquaculture, examining economic value and key shellfish species. Part IV, ‘Water Quality’, addresses those industries that require the harbour to remediate various effluents, as well as some of the environmental consequences and noteworthy efforts to reduce such impacts. Part V, ‘Conclusion’, by the editors examines certain general shortcomings of environmental legislation and regulation manifest in the case of Poole Harbour. A central concern throughout is the question of sustainable development in coastal and marine contexts, making this wide-ranging study relevant well beyond the bounds of its primary geographical focus.

Author : V.J. May,John Humphreys
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2005-08-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080460321

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The Ecology of Poole Harbour by V.J. May,John Humphreys Pdf

Poole Harbour's unique combination of physical characteristics provide for a rich and productive ecological community recognised for its internationally significant bird populations and as a haven for the naturalisation of exotic species. But the Harbour is also exceptional in the extent to which it represents in microcosm the world-wide tensions between environment and development. The contrasts are sometimes startling: the narrow Harbour entrance separates an unspoilt natural environment of considerable importance from an urban landscape where property competes with Manhattan and Hong Kong Island in the world-wide table of real estate values. The Harbour serves as a port, fishing ground, a receiver of effluent and increasingly as a playground for the affluent. It also lies above Europe's largest on-shore oil-field. The Ecology of Poole Harbour brings together for the first time expert contributions in such a way as to provide a picture of the ecology of the Harbour system as a whole. It covers all the major habitats from reed beds and salt marshes to the extensive mudflats and unseen sub-tidal regions, while also examining in some detail a wide range of ecological phenomena and issues. * First expert overview of ecology of Poole Harbour as a whole

Author : Nancy B. Bouchier,Ken Cruikshank
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780774830447

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The People and the Bay by Nancy B. Bouchier,Ken Cruikshank Pdf

This book explores the complicated relationship between Hamilton Harbour and the people who came to reside on its shores. From the time of European settlement through to Hamilton’s rise as an industrial city, townsfolk struggled with nature, and with one another, to champion their vision of “the bay” as a place to live, work, and play. The authors bring to life the personalities and power struggles, drawing on a rich collection of archival materials. Along the way, they challenge readers to consider how moral and political choices being made about the natural world today will shape the cities of tomorrow.

Author : Daniel P. Costa,Elizabeth A. McHuron
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 651 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030889234

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Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Phocids by Daniel P. Costa,Elizabeth A. McHuron Pdf

Phocid (or earless or true) seals are ecologically diverse, occupying habitats from the tropics to the poles in marine and freshwater and feeding on anything from tiny zooplankton to other marine mammals. There are 18 species of phocid seals, the smallest species (ringed seal) is more than 20 times smaller than the largest (southern elephant seal), with marked sexual dimorphism present in some species. This book examines the behavior, ecology, and physiology that allow phocid seals to inhabit such a wide range of habitats. The book is composed of 16 chapters written by 37 authors from 8 countries. The book first describes the general patterns of phocid behavior, followed by descriptions of what is known about well-studied species. We have taken a holistic approach, focusing not only on the behaviors themselves but also on the factors that constrain the expression of behavior and the proximate mechanisms driving behavior. In many cases, the chapters represent collaborations between well-established researchers and early-mid career individuals who bring new perspectives to help carry the field of phocid behavioral ecology well into the future.

Author : André Ducharme,Gary Turner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Environmental protection
ISBN : 0662302192

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Preserving the Environment of Halifax Harbour by André Ducharme,Gary Turner Pdf

Author : Andre Ducharme,Canada. Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans,Halifax Regional Municipality (N.S.)
Publisher : Halifax, N.S. : Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Environmental policy
ISBN : 0662288696

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Preserving the Environment of the Halifax Harbour by Andre Ducharme,Canada. Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans,Halifax Regional Municipality (N.S.) Pdf

Part 1 of these workshop proceedings contains presentations on the ecology of Halifax Harbour, the characteristics of the estuary, and the harbour's marine life, geology, and man-made features. Part 2 covers anthropogenic stresses on the harbour including pollution and shipping. Presentations in part 3 discuss the regulatory context governing the environmental assessment & protection of the harbour. Part 4 reviews harbour environmental initiatives by non-regulatory stakeholders such as the Waterfront Development Corporation. Part 5 includes information on harbour cleanup efforts in Hamilton Harbour, Ontario. Part 6 summarizes workshop sessions on future opportunities in overcoming regulatory overlaps, integrating harbour marine & freshwater resources management, and conserving & restoring habitats & aesthetic values in the Halifax Inlet. Part 7 outlines workshop conclusions and part 8 contains poster presentations on such subjects as harbour fisheries and sediment contamination.

Author : Muhammet Turkoglu,Umur Önal,Ali İsmen
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781789234480

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Marine Ecology by Muhammet Turkoglu,Umur Önal,Ali İsmen Pdf

During the last decades, aquatic resources have been severely depleted due to human-induced factors such as overexploitation and pollution and more recently due to deviations in the physicochemical parameters of oceans, dramatic changes in weather patterns and melting of glaciers. The effects of these man-made factors are occurring in a relatively shorter time scale and, in many cases, are beyond the capacity of organisms to adapt to these deviations. The majority of natural aquatic resources, which are one of the most important food sources on the planet, are being used to the extent that limits their capacity for regeneration. Despite ongoing attempts towards developing strategies for long-term management of aquatic resources all over the world, efforts have met with limited success. Thus, the sustainable use of aquatic resources has become a very important reality considering a projected human population of 11 billion by the year 2100. With this reality in mind, the purpose of this book is to shed more light on the field of marine ecology by emphasizing the diversity of aquatic life on earth and its importance both as part of a balanced ecosystem and as part of critical source of food on earth. The book covers important findings, discussions and reviews on a variety of subjects on environmental and competitive interactions of marine organisms at different trophic levels and their effects on the productivity, dynamics and structure of marine ecosystems around the world. Each chapter focuses on a specific case in the field of marine ecology and was written by researchers with years of experience in their respective fields. We hope that academicians, researchers and students as well as experts and professionals working in the field of marine ecology will benefit from these contributions. We also hope that this book will inspire more studies to help better understand the marine environment and develop strategies to better protect this crucial element of life on earth.

Author : Robert Livingstone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Estuaries
ISBN : UOM:39015086539767

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A Preliminary Bibliography with KWIC Index on the Ecology of Estuaries and Coastal Areas of the Eastern United States by Robert Livingstone Pdf

Author : Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency,Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783658024628

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Ecological Research at the Offshore Windfarm alpha ventus by Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency,Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety Pdf

At present and over the next few years, large-scale windfarms are being installed far off the coast of Germany in the North and Baltic Sea, making a major contribution to electricity generation from renewable energy sources. One of the German government’s aims is to ensure the environmentally sound and sustainable development of offshore wind energy. Germany’s first offshore test site, alpha ventus, was therefore accompanied from the construction phase to the first years of operation by an intensive environmental research programme, the StUKplus project, financed by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety and coordinated by the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency. Marine and ecological aspects have been researched there for more than five years to improve the level of knowledge about the ecological impacts of offshore windfarms. This book provides a broad, richly illustrated overview of applied and new research methods and monitoring techniques. It summarises the key research findings on the impacts on benthic communities, fish, marine mammals and birds, also taking into account underwater sound and sediment measurements. Interpreting the results in the sense of lessons learned, new challenges and perspectives are discussed for future sustainable offshore development in German waters.

Author : Eric Wolanski
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006-07-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402036552

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The Environment in Asia Pacific Harbours by Eric Wolanski Pdf

Urbanization has reached unprecedented levels in the estuarine and coastal zone, particularly in the Asia Pacific region where mega-cities and mega-harbours are still growing. This book demonstrates the different solutions and pitfalls, successes and failures in a large number of ports and harbours in the Asia Pacific Region, and shows how science can provide ecologically sustainable solutions that apply wherever the growth of mega-harbours occurs.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128052969

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Mediterranean Marine Mammal Ecology and Conservation by Anonim Pdf

Mediterranean Marine Mammal Ecology and Conservation, the latest edition of the Advances in Marine Biology series providing in-depth and up-to-date reviews on all aspects of marine biology since 1963, presents the latest information on Mediterranean marine mammal ecology and conservation. The series is well known for its excellent reviews and editing, and is now edited by Barbara E. Curry (University of Central Florida, USA), along with an internationally renowned Editorial Board. This serial will appeal to postgraduates and researchers in marine biology, fisheries science, ecology, zoology, and biological oceanography. Volumes cover all areas of marine science, both applied and basic, a wide range of topical areas from all areas of marine ecology, oceanography, fisheries management, molecular biology, and the full range of geographic areas from polar seas to tropical coral reefs. Reviews articles on the latest advances in marine biology Contains contributions from many leading figures in their fields of study Presents material that is widely used by managers, students, and academic professionals in the marine sciences

Author : Friedrich Recknagel,William K. Michener
Publisher : Springer
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319599281

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Ecological Informatics by Friedrich Recknagel,William K. Michener Pdf

This book introduces readers to ecological informatics as an emerging discipline that takes into account the data-intensive nature of ecology, the valuable information to be found in ecological data, and the need to communicate results and inform decisions, including those related to research, conservation and resource management. At its core, ecological informatics combines developments in information technology and ecological theory with applications that facilitate ecological research and the dissemination of results to scientists and the public. Its conceptual framework links ecological entities (genomes, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems, landscapes) with data management, analysis and synthesis, and communicates new findings to inform decisions by following the course of a loop. In comparison to the 2nd edition published in 2006, the 3rd edition of Ecological Informatics has been completely restructured on the basis of the generic conceptual f ramework provided in Figure 1. It reflects the significant advances in data management, analysis and synthesis that have been made over the past 10 years, including new remote and in situ sensing techniques, the emergence of ecological and environmental observatories, novel evolutionary computations for knowledge discovery and forecasting, and new approaches to communicating results and informing decisions.

Author : Herbert H. T. Prins,Iain J. Gordon
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 543 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107782976

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Invasion Biology and Ecological Theory by Herbert H. T. Prins,Iain J. Gordon Pdf

Many conservationists argue that invasive species form one of the most important threats to ecosystems the world over, often spreading quickly through their new environments and jeopardising the conservation of native species. As such, it is important that reliable predictions can be made regarding the effects of new species on particular habitats. This book provides a critical appraisal of ecosystem theory using case studies of biological invasions in Australasia. Each chapter is built around a set of eleven central hypotheses from community ecology, which were mainly developed in North American or European contexts. The authors examine the hypotheses in the light of evidence from their particular species, testing their power in explaining the success or failure of invasion and accepting or rejecting each hypothesis as appropriate. The conclusions have far-reaching consequences for the utility of community ecology, suggesting a rejection of its predictive powers and a positive reappraisal of natural history.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Ecology
ISBN : OSU:32435020495719

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Ecological Research Series by Anonim Pdf

Author : Arnold Ivan Johnson,Carlos A. Fernández-Jáuregui
Publisher : IAHS Press
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Hydrology
ISBN : 1901502708

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Hydrology in the Humid Tropic Environment by Arnold Ivan Johnson,Carlos A. Fernández-Jáuregui Pdf