Basics of Marine and Estuarine Ecology

Authors: Mitra, Abhijit, Zaman, Sufia
Oceanography/Marine Science/Marine Ecology is an emerging discipline in the sector of higher education and research
Relevant case studies at the end of each chapter (in the form of Annexure) may serve as road map for budding scientists and researchers
'Brain churner' section at the end of each chapter will prepare the students for national and international level competitive examinations

The book presents recent research on marine ecology in different parts of the world. It aims to shed light on relevant topics for budding marine ecologists.
The “blue soup” of Planet Earth, which comprises both biotic and abiotic components, is essential to keeping the wheel of civilization running. Four major ecosystem service categories have been identified within this context, namely provisioning services such as water, food, mangrove timber, honey, fish, wax, fuel wood, fodder and bioactive compounds from marine and estuarine flora and fauna; regulating services such as the regulation of climate, coastal erosion, coral bleaching and pollution; cultural services encompassing recreational (tourism), spiritual and other non-material benefits; and supporting services such as nutrient cycling and photosynthesis. These valuable services are obtained from various resources that must be conserved for the sake of humanity. This book presents data for each resource type, not just in the form of a simple description, but also through case studies that resulted from several research projects and pilot programs carried out in different parts of the world. Statistical tools were also used to critically analyze the influence of relevant hydrological parameters on the biotic community. Advanced research in marine and estuarine ecology is based on the use of sophisticated instruments, sampling precision, statistical
tools, etc., which have also been highlighted in the book.

Number of Illustrations and Tables
183 b/w illustrations, 218 illustrations in colour
Topics
Marine & Freshwater Sciences
Oceanography
Conservation Biology / Ecology
Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts
Water Quality / Water Pollution
Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution

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