Science Search > Aquatic Ecology 3. aquatic ecology Page Guide to aquatic life and ecology resources on the Internet,with sections on algae, plants, animals and aquatic ecosystems. http://www.science-search.org/index/Biology/Ecology/Aquatic_Ecology/
Magazines & Journals - Aquatic Biology And Ecology publication of research from all areas of basic and applied aquatic sciences, includingAquatic Chemistry, aquatic ecology, Aquatic Physics, Biogeochemistry http://www.environmental-expert.com/resultmagazinesquery.asp?cod=- Aquatic Biolo
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Aquatic_ecology.htm Welcome to aquatic ecology! Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences often has more applied aquatic ecology than L O. Research stations. http://employees.csbsju.edu/wlamberts/bio337/aquatic_ecology.html
Extractions: Sept 3 Sept 5 Sept 9 Sept 11 Sept 15 Sept 17 Sept 19 Sept 23 Sept 25 Sept 29 EXAM 1 (classes 1-11) Oct 1 Dissolved gases Solutes as resources and conditions P and Si: nutrients Fe, S and N: nutrients and redox reagents Pelagic food web webs and community interactions Phytoplankton Zooplankton Oct 3 Oct 7 Oct 13 Oct 15 Oct 17 Oct 21 Oct 23 Oct 27 Oct 29 Oct 31 Nov 4 EXAM 2 (classes 13-23) Nov 6 Fish
Aquatic Ecology / Aquaculture Research Projects aquatic ecology / Aquaculture Research Projects at Delaware State UniversityAquaculture Development in Delaware. Interest in aquaculture http://www.dsc.edu/gradstudies/sponsoredprograms/aquatic.html
Extractions: Aquatic Ecology / Aquaculture Research Projects at Delaware State University Aquaculture Development in Delaware Development of Crawfish Culture Methods for Delaware Aquaculture represents a new agricultural activity with excellent development potential in Delaware. Crawfish ( Procambarus spp. ) are among the aquatic species which have been identified as candidates for commercial aquaculture in Delaware. However, information regarding the culture of these organisms locally remains incomplete due to lack of in-depth studies under local conditions. Information has been compiled largely from practices in other regions with climates differing from Delaware's. In addition, existing crawfish culture methods have been based almost exclusively on the red swamp crawfish ( Procambarus clarkii ) which is not native to Delaware. The goal of this research is to develop innovative methods for the culture of native white river crawfish ( Procambarus acutus. ). Research topics include effects of water level management regimes, and various feeds on crawfish production, temperature effects on feeding and growth, and development of innovative harvest methods. Domestication of Striped Bass for Aquaculture This project involves a total of ten investigators from a variety of academic and private sector organizations in the region. The objectives are to:
IGW / Aquatic Ecology aquatic ecology. Research in the aquatic ecology is directed towards understandingthe structure and functioning of continental aquatic ecosystems. http://www.igw.umnw.ethz.ch/p21.html
Extractions: About the Institute Research Groups Full Professorships Aquatic Chemistry ... Environmental Physics Research in the aquatic ecology is directed towards understanding the structure and functioning of continental aquatic ecosystems. By blending an organismic focus with a holistic ecosystem perspective we aim at contributing to both general ecological theory building and solving of specific environmental problems related to inland waters. Biodiversity, organic matter dynamics and land-water interactions are key foci of our research. The ecosystems we study include streams and rivers, lakes and ponds, wetlands and groundwater. The organisms we consider range from microbes to small mammals. We teach a variety of courses in aquatic ecology at the Swiss Federal Institute of Science and Technology (ETH Zurich) and other universities in Switzerland and abroad. In addition, we are involved in consulting on environmental issues relating to water Contact information Link to group web page last update home about the institute professorships
Limnology & Aquatic Ecology Course Announcement Fall 1997. BIO 565 Limnology aquatic ecology. Tuesday Thursday 530645; Wednesday 500-800. Lake Baikal, Russia. http://biology.uky.edu/sbs_old/limno.html
Extractions: Course Announcement Fall 1997 Lake Baikal, Russia T his is a satelite image of the oldest, deepest lake in the world. Baikal is up to a mile deep and contains 20% of the world's freshwater. It would take all the major rivers of the world (e.g., Volga, Ural, Ganges, Amazon, Thames and Seine) nearly one year to fill lake Baikal's basin. L imnology and aquatic ecology deal with the study of inland waters such as Baikal or, closer to home, Kentucky Lake or the Kentucky River. This course is designed to help students understand lakes, rivers and streams as features of the landscape and as physical, chemical, biological and ecological systems that provide habitats for organisms ranging in size from microbes to the Loch Ness monster Take a look at the Fall 1997 Syllabus Contact Dr Eric Maurer for more information 7-7652
Projects In Aquatic Ecology Projects in aquatic ecology. . Ongoing projects Aquatic food web researchand restoration of eutrophicated lakes Jouko Sarvala. Plant http://www.sci.utu.fi/biologia/ekologia/ekol_proj_vesie_eng.htm
Aquatic Ecology - Department Of Zoology, University Of Hawaii Dr. Kim Holland the physiological ecology of aquatic organisms and the interfacebetween animal behavior and physiology; relating pelagic and nearshore http://www.hawaii.edu/zoology/research/ecology_marine.htm
Extractions: Marine and Freshwater Ecology Dr. Charles Birkeland - coral reef recovery from damage by human activities (overfishing and nutrient input), and interactions of crustose coralline algae, coral recruitment and herbivorous fishes on the process of recovery; coral reef resource management (e.g., Marine Protected Areas); the affect of biological characteristics and life histories of coral-reef species and ecosystem processes. Dr. Julie Brock - the community structure, trophic response and ecology of benthic invertebrates, paticularly marine polychaetes at sewage outfalls; polychaete systematics and taxonomy. Dr. David Greenfield - the contribution of small cryptic gobies and blennies to the high species diversity of coral-reef fish communities; cryptic fishes as a trophic link between the invertebrate fauna and larger fish species of the reef; assemblage structure of cryptic fishes in relation to specific habitat parameters (niche specificity). Also, systematics of these poorly known cryptic fishes. Dr. Kim Holland
Faculty Research Interest Aquatic Ecology Penn State Institutes 3 result(s) for aquatic ecology. Kathryn Brasier Assistant Professor ofRural Sociology Department Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology. http://www.environment.psu.edu/faculty/faculty_results_keyword.asp?varKeyword_ID
Ecology Group Homepage - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory The ecology Group engages in research activities in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. We develop integrated ecological resource assessments, restoration and management tools, and ecological research techniques, including statistical design and predictive modeling and mapping of sensitive habitats. http://www.pnl.gov/ecology/
Urban Und Fischer international journal on marine research Aims Scope aquatic environment living resources population dynamics biology, physiology and chemistry of fish and shellfish fish, benthos and plankton ecology, parasitology, taxonomy pertinent to fishery, ecotoxicology, fishery oceanography, fishery technology and aquatic pollution http://www.urbanfischer.de/journals/frame_template.htm?/journals/archfish/fisher
Water Plants 101 A basic Introduction to the physiology and ecology of aquatic plants http://www.hallman.org/plant/huebert.html
Extractions: A basic Introduction to the physiology and ecology of aquatic plants By Dave Huebert The low diffusivity of CO2 in water, the relatively thick unstirred layer and the high CO2 concentration needed to saturate photosynthesis have prompted one scientist to state, "For freshwater submerged aquatic macrophyte plants, the naturally occurring DIC levels impose a major limitation on photosynthesis ... The DIC limitations on aquatic macrophytes and its corollary, the need to conserve carbon, are becoming increasingly apparent as important ecological features of aquatic environments (George Bowes, 'Inorganic Carbon Uptake by Aquatic Photosynthetic Organisms, 1985)." Aquatic plants have adapted to CO2 limitation in several ways. They have thin, often dissected leaves. This increases the surface to volume ratio and decreases the thickness of the unstirred layer. They have extensive air channels, called aerenchyma, that allow gases to move freely throughout the plants. This allows respired CO2 to be trapped inside the plant and in some species even allows CO2 from the sediment to diffuse into the leaves. Finally, many species of aquatic plants are able to photosynthesize using bicarbonate as well as CO2. This is important, since at pH values between 6.4 and 10.4 the majority of DIC in freshwater exists in the form of bicarbonate. For the aquarist, the supply of CO2 can be augmented in two ways. Both methods work by increasing the rate of diffusion of CO2 into the plants. First, the rate of water movement in the aquarium can be increased. This will decrease the thickness of the boundary layer and ensure that CO2 levels are at air equilibrium. This method is inexpensive, easy to implement and will produce excellent growth of aquatic plants under most conditions. Secondly, CO2 can be injected into the aquarium. This method can be expensive, and if done improperly, can be lethal to fish. This latter method is only essential, however, if there is a significant daily pH fluctuation in the aquarium, or if the species of plants being cultured are completely unable to use bicarbonate (such as Cabomba sp.).
Graduate Programs The Central Michigan University Department of Biology offers the master of science (M.S.) degree with emphasis in aquatic biology, ecology, conservation biology, behavior and behavioral ecology, physiology, microbial ecology, molecular biology, and immunology. The degree is offered with both thesis and nonthesis options. http://www.cst.cmich.edu/units/bio/grad.htm
Extractions: GRADUATE PROGRAMS Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames. Master of Science The Department of Biology offers both the Plan A and the Plan B Master of Science degree. Plan A requires completion of six credit hours in BIO 798 (Thesis), one credit hour in BIO 730 (Seminar), 23 hours of graduate course work approved by the student's adviser and advisory committee, and an oral defense of the thesis. Plan A is recommended to those students preparing for research-oriented careers or for doctoral study. Plan B requires the completion of 36 credit hours of graduate-level course work approved by the student's adviser and advisory committee and a written and/or oral comprehensive examination over the course work. Admission Requirements To be eligible for Regular Admission to the graduate program in biology, applicants should have: Undergraduate degree with a major in the biological sciences. Overall GPA of 3.0
Extractions: Waterhyacinth ( Fig. 8 This floating invasive species is probably the most prolific plant species in Florida lakes, rivers, and canals. It was reported in 254 public waters in 1990. Reproduction is by budding and by seeds that germinate after periods of drying and reflooding (Parija 1934). Growth rates exceed dry biomass production of any terrestrial, saltwater, or freshwater vascular macrophyte (Wolverton and McDonald 1978). Doubling times of 6-18 days have been reported (Mitchell 1976). Environmental harm from large waterhyacinth populations is degraded water quality and drastic changes in plant and animal communities. Light and oxygen diffusion are severely curtailed by the floating plant (Gopal 1987), and water movement can be reduced by 40-95% (Bogart 1949). Mechanical controls are used where herbicides are inappropriate but have proved too expensive and too slow to keep pace with waterhyacinth growth on a large scale. Several methods such as log booms and barriers, conveyor belts and grapples, toxic sodium arsenite, crusher-boats, blighted worms, and herbicides have been used to eradicate waterhyacinth. None of these methods is practical on a large scale. When waterhyacinth populations decreased after herbicide applications, alligator weed expanded (Schmitz et al 1993). A computer simulation model was developed to help control personnel determine the best method of control for this species (Akbay et al. 1988). Four biological control agents for this species have been dispersed in Florida (see insect section for details). Although they may stress waterhyacinth, they do not seem to control or prevent further spread of this rapidly growing pest. The herbicides 2,4-D and diquat are effective controls of waterhyacinth; however, only aggressive management reduced waterhyacinth in public waters from the third most abundant aquatic plant n 1982 to 50th in 1990 (Schardt and Schmitz 1990).
Gadwall, Anas Strepera Details about this species' reproduction, ecology, and behavior. Includes a photo. http://www.aquatic.uoguelph.ca/birds/speciesacc/accounts/ducks/strepera/account.
Florida Caribbean Science Center Conducting research in nonindigenous aquatic species, environmental contaminants, manatees, ecosystem modeling, southeastern aquatic fauna, coral reef ecology, Everglades ecosystems, marine studies, amphibians and reptiles, and geospatial technologies. http://www.fcsc.usgs.gov