Shallow Lakes In A Changing World
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Author |
: Ramesh D. Gulati |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 459 |
Release |
: 2007-11-03 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781402063992 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1402063997 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (92 Downloads) |
Synopsis Shallow Lakes in a Changing World by : Ramesh D. Gulati
This volume comprises the proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Shallow Lakes, held at Dalfsen, The Netherlands, in June 2005. The theme of the symposium was Shallow Lakes in a Changing World, and it dealt with water-quality issues, such as changes in lake limnology, especially those driven by eutrophication and pollution, increased nutrient loading and productivity, perennial blooms of cyanobacteria and loss of biodiversity.
Author |
: Gulati R. D. |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 466 |
Release |
: 2007 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:739855174 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Synopsis Shallow Lakes in a Changing World by : Gulati R. D.
Author |
: Marten Scheffer |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 378 |
Release |
: 2013-04-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781402031540 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1402031548 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Synopsis Ecology of Shallow Lakes by : Marten Scheffer
Ecology of Shallow Lakes brings together current understanding of the mechanisms that drive the diametrically opposite states of water clarity, shown by the cover paintings, found in many shallow lakes and ponds. It gives an outline of the knowledge gained from field observations, experimental work, and restoration studies, linked by a solid theoretical framework. The book focuses on shallow lakes, but the lucid treatment of plankton dynamics, resuspension, light climate and the role of vegetation is relevant to a much wider range of aquatic systems. The models that are used remain simple and most analyses are graphical rather than algebraic. The text will therefore appeal to students, scientists and policy makers in the field of ecology, fisheries, pollution studies and water management, and also to theoreticans who will benefit from the many real-world examples of topics such as predation and competition theory, bifurcation analysis and catastrophe theory. Perhaps most importantly, the book is a remarkable example of how large field experiments and simple models can catalyze our insight into complex ecosystems. Marten Scheffer wrote this book while at the Institute of Inland Water Management and Waste Treatment, RIZA, Lelystad, The Netherlands. He is currently at the Department of Water Quality Management and Aquatic Ecology of the Wageningen Agricultural University. Reviews `Much rarer are textbooks that so succinctly sum up the state-of-the-art knowledge about a subject that they become instant `bibles'. This book is one of these. It is probably one of the best biological textbooks I have read. Scheffer masterfully pulls all this information together under one cover and presents a coherent account, which will serve as a benchmark for the subject. The reader will not gain any great insight into the breeding biology of pike from this book, nor learn much about dragonflies or newts. They will, however, come to understand the essential nature of shallow lakes or, as the author puts it, `how shallow lakes work'. Overall, this book will be of great interest to practical and theoretical ecologists, students and managers in all fields of biology. All freshwater ecologists should certainly read it.' Simon Harrison in Journal of Ecology, 86 `The book by Scheffer can be seen as a milestone in the recognition of shallow lakes as a research topic in its own right. Scheffer uses three approaches concurrently to unravel the functioning of shallow lakes: 1) statistical analysis of large datasets from a variety of lakes; 2) simple abstract models made up of a few non-linear ordinary differential equations, which he calls `mini-models'; and 3) logical reasoning based on a mixture of results from fieldwork, experiments and models. What is new is that Scheffer links mathematics very nicely with what one feels is a correct description of the functioning of a shallow lake. Employing logical reasoning, Scheffer combines all these sources of knowledge into a general, coherent picture of the functioning of a shallow lake.' Wolf Mooij in Aquatic Ecology, 32
Author |
: Steffen Mischke |
Publisher |
: Springer Nature |
Total Pages |
: 266 |
Release |
: 2020-05-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783030422547 |
ISBN-13 |
: 3030422542 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Synopsis Large Asian Lakes in a Changing World by : Steffen Mischke
Describing the natural state of eight important lakes in Asia and the human impact on these lake ecosystems, this book offers a valuable reference guide. Over the past several decades the Aral Sea, Dead Sea, Lake Balkhash and other major lakes in Asia have undergone significant changes with regard to their size, water level, chemical composition, and flora and fauna. Most of these changes resulted from the loss of water from tributaries (now used for irrigation farming) or increasing consumption in local industries and households. However, significant human impacts may have begun as early as 2000 years ago. In addition to the three lakes mentioned above, Lake Sevan (Armenia), the Caspian Sea (Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkmenistan), Lake Issyk-Kul (Kyrgyzstan), and Lake Lop Nur (China) are discussed as the most prominent examples of changing lake ecosystems. In contrast, an example of an almost pristine lake ecosystem is included with the report on Lake Uvs Nuur (Mongolia). For each lake, the book summarizes its origin and early geological history, and reconstructs its natural state and variability on the basis of proxy records from drilled or exposed lake sediments that have accumulated since the last ice age. The frequently observed reductions in lake level and size during most recent decades led often to significant environmental impacts in the respective lake catchments including vegetation deterioration, soil erosion and badland formation, soil salinization or the formation of sinkholes.
Author |
: World Water Assessment Programme (United Nations) |
Publisher |
: UNESCO |
Total Pages |
: 437 |
Release |
: 2009-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789231040955 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9231040952 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Synopsis Water in a Changing World by : World Water Assessment Programme (United Nations)
"The United Nations World Water Development Report", published every three years, is a comprehensive review providing an authoritative picture of the state of the world's freshwater resources. It offers best practices as well as in-depth theoretical analyses to help stimulate ideas and actions for better stewardship in the water sector. It is the only report of its kind, resulting from the collaboration and contributions of the 26 UN agencies, commissions, program, funds, secretariats and conventions that have a significant role in addressing global water concerns.
Author |
: Jafari R. Kideghesho |
Publisher |
: BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages |
: 156 |
Release |
: 2021-12-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781838809751 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1838809759 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Synopsis Managing Wildlife in a Changing World by : Jafari R. Kideghesho
The declining trends of wildlife habitats and species populations are obvious consequences of the socio-economic, political, ecological, and technological changes occurring globally. Along with human population growth, there is a growing wave of wildlife diseases, invasive alien species, human-wildlife conflicts, climate change, poaching, infrastructure development, and economic options that are ecologically damaging. These changes have implications on the management of wildlife resources. Managing Wildlife in a Changing World draws experiences from different parts of the world on status, challenges, and efforts of reversing the current negative trends on wildlife habitats and species in the face of these changes. This book is useful for academicians, researchers, policy makers, conservation practitioners, students, and other interested readers.
Author |
: F.J. Los |
Publisher |
: IOS Press |
Total Pages |
: 288 |
Release |
: 2009-03-03 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781607504160 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1607504162 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Synopsis Eco-Hydrodynamic Modelling of Primary Production in Coastal Waters and Lakes Using BLOOM by : F.J. Los
In many areas nutrient loadings to aquatic ecosystems have increased considerably as a result of population growth, industrial development and urbanisation. This has resulted in enhanced growth of phytoplankton, shifts in composition of the plankton community and changes in the structure of ecosystems, which are often considered to be objectionable. To help understanding these processes and to predict future conditions, a mathematical model, BLOOM, has been developed and applied since 1977. It simulates the biomass and composition of phytoplankton and macro algae in relation to the amount of nutrients, the under water light climate and grazing. It can be applied as a relatively simple screening tool, but also as part of advanced integrated modelling systems including additional hydrodynamic, suspended matter and habitat components. The model has been extensively validated, which means that its credibility was demonstrated systematically for certain types of applications. It has been applied as a supporting management tool to a very large number of aquatic systems worldwide: lakes, channel systems, estuaries, lagoons and coastal seas, using generic coefficients (one set for fresh water, one set for marine simulations) as much as possible. The principles of the model, its validation and a number of representative applications are described in Eco-Hydrodynamic Modelling of Primary Production in Coastal Waters and Lakes Using BLOOM.
Author |
: Fernando Rosado Spilki (organizador) |
Publisher |
: Editora Feevale |
Total Pages |
: 711 |
Release |
: |
ISBN-10 |
: 9788577171873 |
ISBN-13 |
: 8577171876 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Synopsis Enhancing water management capacity in a changing world: the challenge of increasing global access to water and sanitation by : Fernando Rosado Spilki (organizador)
Author |
: Mutanga, Shingirirai Savious |
Publisher |
: Africa Institute of South Africa |
Total Pages |
: 238 |
Release |
: 2013-10-20 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780798303750 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0798303751 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Synopsis Africa in a Changing Global Environment by : Mutanga, Shingirirai Savious
Africa is one continent severely affected by the ravaging effects of global environment change yet it is least responsible for this. The continent's rural and urban poor are particularly vulnerable to reduced agricultural production, worsening food security, increased incidence of both flooding and drought, spreading of disease and heightening risk of conflict over scarce land and water resources. As such this timely book consisting of chapters authored by scholars from multidisciplinary backgrounds provides the reader a variety of contexts from which to understand the impacts of global environmental change and how affected African communities are adapting an mitigating the scourge. In addition it discusses different models for mitigation and adaptation applicable to local contexts.
Author |
: Vladimir Pešić |
Publisher |
: Springer Nature |
Total Pages |
: 449 |
Release |
: 2021-11-18 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783030864781 |
ISBN-13 |
: 3030864782 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Synopsis Small Water Bodies of the Western Balkans by : Vladimir Pešić
The small water bodies such as headwater streams, springs, ditches, small lakes, and ponds are critical to maintaining freshwater biodiversity. This is especially true for Dinaric karst, where they are often the only water bodies present. However, despite their importance, they remain widely overlooked and excluded from government policies like the EU Water Framework Directive. This book includes information on different aspects of these essential but still neglected habitats. This book intends to be of interest to a wide range of audiences, from researchers and conservationists to the public and decision-makers.