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Category : Estuarine ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 46
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Susceptibility and Status of West Coast Estuaries to Nutrient Discharges
Author: Clean Coastal Waters
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309069483
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Environmental problems in coastal ecosystems can sometimes be attributed to excess nutrients flowing from upstream watersheds into estuarine settings. This nutrient over-enrichment can result in toxic algal blooms, shellfish poisoning, coral reef destruction, and other harmful outcomes. All U.S. coasts show signs of nutrient over-enrichment, and scientists predict worsening problems in the years ahead. Clean Coastal Waters explains technical aspects of nutrient over-enrichment and proposes both immediate local action by coastal managers and a longer-term national strategy incorporating policy design, classification of affected sites, law and regulation, coordination, and communication. Highlighting the Gulf of Mexico's "Dead Zone," the Pfiesteria outbreak in a tributary of Chesapeake Bay, and other cases, the book explains how nutrients work in the environment, why nitrogen is important, how enrichment turns into over-enrichment, and why some environments are especially susceptible. Economic as well as ecological impacts are examined. In addressing abatement strategies, the committee discusses the importance of monitoring sites, developing useful models of over-enrichment, and setting water quality goals. The book also reviews voluntary programs, mandatory controls, tax incentives, and other policy options for reducing the flow of nutrients from agricultural operations and other sources.
Strategic Assessment of Near Coastal Waters
Author: Heather QuinnScientific and Technical Aerospace Reports
Author: Susceptibility and Status of Gulf of Mexico Estuaries to Nutrient Discharges
Author: NOAA/EPA Team on Near Coastal WatersPublisher:
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Category : Coasts
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
NOAA Coastal Ocean Program Decision Analysis Series
Author: Bibliography of Synthesis Documents on Selected Coastal Ocean Topics
Author: Elaine V. CollinsPublisher:
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Category : Coastal ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Nitrogen in the Marine Environment
Author: Douglas G. CaponePublisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0123725224
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 2115
Book Description
Since the first edition of Nitrogen in the Marine Environment was published in 1983, it has been recognized as the standard in the field. In the time since the book first appeared, there has been tremendous growth in the field with unprecedented discoveries over the past decade that have fundamentally changed the view of the marine nitrogen cycle. As a result, this Second Edition contains twice the amount of information that the first edition contained. This updated edition is now available online, offering searchability and instant, multi-user access to this important information.*The classic text, fully updated to reflect the rapid pace of discovery*Provides researchers and students in oceanography, chemistry, and marine ecology an understanding of the marine nitrogen cycle*Available online with easy access and search - the information you need, when you need it
Marine Eutrophication Review
Author: Kenneth R. HingaPublisher:
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Category : Coastal ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 180
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