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This accessible textbook provides an ideal point of entry into the field, providing basic information on the nature of soft-sediment ecosystems, examples of how and why we research them, the new questions these studies inspire, and the applications that ultimately benefit society

A major concern among ecologists in and outside the ASEAN region is the degradation of the environment, and the overexploitation of freshwater and marine resources. There is as yet no indication that freshwater and marine resources are being managed on a sustainable basis, and loss of wetlands, whether freshwater swamps or mangrove swamps, is a major problem in the ASEAN region. Reclamation of mangrove swamps for aquaculture and agriculture seems to be a continuous activity here and the status of marine parks should also be examined in the light of recent resort development acitivities on small islands. This volume contains numerous recommendations for the promotion of ecological studies and regional cooperation in marine, freshwater ecology and conservation, with special emphasis on the common water masses like the Strait of Malacca, Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about marine biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the oceans that make up marine biomes. Infographics aid understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about marine biomes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Marine Biomes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Marine Biomes is part of Jump!'s Exploring Biomes series"--

Marine pollution occurs today in varied forms--chemical, industrial, and agricultural-and the sources of pollution are endless. In recent history, we've seen oil spills, untreated sewage, eutrophication, invasive species, heavy metals, acidification, radioactive substances, marine litter, and overfishing, among other significant problems. Though marine pollution has long been a topic of concern, it has very recently exploded in environmental, economic, and political debate circles; scientists and non-scientists alike continue to be shocked and dismayed at the sheer diversity of water pollutant

Macroecological patterns in the sea -- Overview of marine biodiversity / James W. Valentine -- Plankton populations and communities / William K.W. Li -- Patterns in deep-sea macroecology / Craig R. Mcclain, Michael A. Rex, and Ron J. Etter -- Spatial patterns of species diversity in the shallow marine invertebrates: patterns, processes, and prospects / Kaustav Roy and Jon D. Witman -- Macroecological patterns among marine fishes / Enrique Macpherson, Philip A. Hastings, and D. Ross Robertson -- Marine algal communities / B. Santelices, J.J. Bolton, and I. Meneses -- Processes underlying macroecological patterns -- Plankton not so paradoxical after all / Sean Nee and Graham Stone -- Basin-scale oceanographic influences on marine macroecological patterns / James J. Leichter and Jon D. Witman -- Dispersal and geographic ranges in the sea / Steven D. Gaines, Sarah E. Lester, Ginny Eckert, Brian P. Kinlan, Rafe Sagarin, and Brian Gaylord -- Temperature and marine macroecology / Andrew Clarke -- Macroecological theory and the analysis of species richness gradients / Sean R. Connolly -- Macroecological changes in exploited marine systems / Derek P. Tittensor, Boris Worm, and Ransom A. Myers -- Experimental approaches to marine macroecology -- Experimental marine macroecology: progress and prospects / Jon D. Witman and Kaustuv Roy -- Latitudinal gradients in species interactions / Eric Sanford and Mark D. Bertness -- The subtidal ecology of Australia's rocky coast: local-regional-biogeographic patterns and their experimental analysis / Sean D. Connell and Andrew D. Irving

Is ecological knowledge relevant for environmental policy and if so, to what extent and in what way? These are some of the basic questions addressed in this book. Triggered by a series of oxygen depletion events in German, Danish and Swedish coastal waters at the beginning of the 1980s, international policies to reduce inputs of nitrogen and phosphorus to the North Sea were agreed upon by the North Sea states. The book provides a critical analysis of the role, scientists and scientific information, as well as civil servants, have played in the formulation and implementation of these decisions.

Freshwater & Marine Ecology

Riparian zones represent ecotones between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and are of utmost importance to biodiversity and ecosystem functions. Modelling/mapping of these valuable and fragile areas is needed for improved ecosystem management, based on an accounting of changes and on monitoring of their functioning over time. In Europe, the main legislative driver behind this goal is the European Commission's Biodiversity Strategy to 2020, on the one hand aiming at halting biodiversity loss, on the other hand enhancing ecosystem services by 2020, and restoring them as far as is feasible. A model, based on Earth Observation data, including Digital Elevation Models, hydrological, soil, land cover/land use data, and vegetation indices is employed in a multi-modular and stratified approach, based on fuzzy logic and object based image analysis, to delineate potential, observed and actual riparian zones. The approach is designed in an open modular way, allowing future modifications and repeatability. The results represent a first step of a future monitoring and assessment campaign for European riparian zones and their implications on biodiversity and on ecosystem functions and services. Considering the complexity and the enormous extent of the area, covering 39 European countries, including Turkey, the level of detail is unprecedented. Depending on the accounting modus, 0.95%-1.19% of the study area can be attributed as actual riparian area (considering Strahler's stream orders 3-8, based on the Copernicus EU-Hydro dataset), corresponding to 55,558-69,128 km2. Similarly, depending on the accounting approach, the potential riparian zones cover an area about 3-5 times larger. Land cover/land use in detected riparian areas was mainly of semi-natural characteristics, while the potential riparian areas are predominately covered by agriculture, followed by semi-natural and urban areas. © 2016 by the authors.