Estuarine Acidification

2021-08-24 Science

Author : Abhijit Mitra
Release : 2021-08-24
Genre : Science
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Download or read book Estuarine Acidification written by Abhijit Mitra. This book was released on 2021-08-24. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a cross-sectoral, multi-disciplinary assessment of different problems associated with estuarine acidification with special thrust on mangrove dominated Indian Sundarban estuaries. The arms of ocean acidification have extended to coastal and estuarine waters, where a wide spectrum of biodiversity thrives with unique adaptation extending several ecosystem services. Impact of acidification in these areas is a matter of concern as acidification potentially has more immediate effects on the health of estuaries and inshore regions as well as regional economies. Ground zero data collected for more than three decades have made the book stand on a strong base.

Understanding Estuarine Acidification

2019

Author : Jean R. Brodeur
Release : 2019
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Download or read book Understanding Estuarine Acidification written by Jean R. Brodeur. This book was released on 2019. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though ocean acidification is well-documented, the nature of estuarine chemistry and the lack of high quality inorganic carbon data for most estuaries create a number of problems for scientists and managers seeking to answer the question of whether and how estuaries are acidifying and what is causing the change. Even when researchers document acidification, the existing regulatory system can be ill-suited to address the threat. In response to the gap in estuarine acidification research and policy, this dissertation uses the dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) to total alkalinity (TA) ratio to address technical, conceptual and management challenges. Through conducting the first complete main stem Chesapeake Bay inorganic carbon study, I was able to establish baseline information about spatial and seasonal variability. The strength of the relationship between DIC/TA and pH in both the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays allowed me to model pH that differed less from the observed pH than traditional thermodynamic calculations, bypassing errors related to unknown organic acids and bases or inaccurate K1 and K2 equilibrium constants. Finally, I designed three methods for applying DIC/TA and the ratio method as estuarine management tools to the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays, allowing for quantification of relative vulnerability across time and space. These uses of the DIC/TA ratio provide novel, observation-based methods to monitor and compare estuarine acidification vulnerability at the local scale and address unmet managerial needs.

Estuarine Ecology

2022-10-07 Science

Author : Byron C. Crump
Release : 2022-10-07
Genre : Science
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Download or read book Estuarine Ecology written by Byron C. Crump. This book was released on 2022-10-07. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Estuarine Ecology A detailed and accessible exploration of the fundamentals and the latest advances in estuarine ecology In the newly revised third edition of Estuarine Ecology, a team of distinguished ecologists presents the current knowledge in estuarine ecology with particular emphasis on recent trends and advances. The book is accessible to undergraduate students while also providing a welcome summary of up-to-date content for a more advanced readership. This latest edition is optimized for classroom use, with a more intuitive mode of presentation that takes into account feedback from the previous edition’s readers. Review questions and exercises have been added to assist in the learning and retention of complex concepts. Estuarine Ecology remains the gold standard for the discipline by taking stock of the manifold scientific breakthroughs made in the field since the last edition was written. It also offers: Thorough introductions to estuarine geomorphology, circulation, and chemistry In-depth treatments of estuarine primary and secondary production, including coastal marshes and mangrove wetlands A holistic view of estuarine ecosystems, their modeling and analysis, as well as the impact of human activities and climate change A companion website with detailed answers to exercise questions Perfect for students of estuarine ecology, environmental science, fisheries science, oceanography, and natural resource management, Estuarine Ecology will also earn a place in the libraries of professionals, government employees, and consultants working on estuary and wetlands management and conservation.

Climate Change and Estuaries

2023-09-15 Science

Author : Michael J. Kennish
Release : 2023-09-15
Genre : Science
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Download or read book Climate Change and Estuaries written by Michael J. Kennish. This book was released on 2023-09-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climate change is having an increasing impact on coastal, estuarine, and marine environments worldwide. This book provides state-of-the-art coverage of climate change effects on estuarine ecosystems from local, regional, and global perspectives. With editors among the most noted international scholars in coastal ecology and estuarine science and contributors who are world-class in their fields, the chapters in this volume consist of comprehensive studies in coastal, estuarine and marine sciences, climate change, and coastal management and provide an extensive international collection of data in tabular, illustrated, and narrative formats useful for coastal scientists, planners, and managers. Comprised of three sections: (1) physical-chemical aspects; (2) biological aspects; and (3) management aspects, the book not only examines climatic and non-climatic drivers of change affecting coastal, estuarine, and marine environments but also their interactions and effects on populations of organisms, communities, habitats, and ecosystem structure and function. Pulling together today’s most salient issues and key literature advances for those concerned with coastal management, it allows the reader to see across direct and indirect interactions among disciplinary and ecosystem boundaries. Climate Change and Estuaries meets the research needs of climate scientists, estuarine and marine biologists, marine chemists, marine geologists, hydrologists, and coastal engineers, while students, professors, administrators, and other professionals will also find it an exhaustive reference.

Acidification and Hypoxia in Marginal Seas

2022-05-27 Science

Author : Xianghui Guo
Release : 2022-05-27
Genre : Science
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Download or read book Acidification and Hypoxia in Marginal Seas written by Xianghui Guo. This book was released on 2022-05-27. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The image is modified based on Figure 1a of Lucey et al. (this Research Topic) and Figure 7b of Niemi et al. (this Research Topic). (A) Graphical depiction of atmospheric warming and increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2atm), which drives ocean warming, contribute to the decreases in dissolved oxygen (DO), and lowers pH and saturation state index of calcium carbonate (Ω). The partial pressure of CO2 (pCO2) increases due to increasing atmospheric CO2 that is absorbed into the seawater (i.e., ocean acidification), along with other biological processes in the marine environment. (B) Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) image showing dissolution on pteropod shells collected in the Amundsen Gulf in the Canadian Arctic, in 2017. Lucey N, Haskett E and Collin R (2020) Multi-stressor Extremes Found on a Tropical Coral Reef Impair Performance. Front. Mar. Sci. 7:588764. doi: 10.3389/fmars.2020.588764 Niemi A, Bednaršek N, Michel C, Feely RA, Williams W, Azetsu-Scott K, Walkusz W and Reist JD (2021) Biological Impact of Ocean Acidification in the Canadian Arctic: Widespread Severe Pteropod Shell Dissolution in Amundsen Gulf. Front. Mar. Sci. 8:600184. doi: 10.3389/fmars.2021.600184

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