Lake Tanganyika And Its Life
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| Author | : Lars Bengtsson |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 954 |
| Release | : 2012-06-25 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9781402056161 |
Lakes and reservoirs hold about 90% of the world's surface fresh water, but overuse, water withdrawal and pollution of these bodies puts some one billion people at risk. The Encyclopedia of Lakes and Reservoirs reviews the physical, chemical and ecological characteristics of lakes and reservoirs, and describes their uses and environmental state trends in different parts of the world. Superbly illustrated throughout, it includes some 200 entries in a range of topics, including acidification, artificialisation, canals, climate change effects, dams, dew ponds, drainage, eutrofication, evaporation, fisheries, hydro-electric power, nutrients, organic pollution, paleolimnology, reservoir capacities and depths, sedimentation, water resources and more.
| Author | : O.V. Lindqvist |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 221 |
| Release | : 2013-06-29 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9401716226 |
Based on modern limnology and environmental research, syntheses of the composition, functions and production of pelagic ecosystems are being provided in the Great Lakes of Africa. Special attention is given to Lake Tanganyika and recent research activities. New findings on relationships between lake hydrophysics, climatic patterns and biological productivity are presented. The roles of organic matters and microbes are discussed. The implications of environmental and fishery research on regional fisheries management are presented, together with the outcomes of the recent major research projects in lakes Tanganyika and Malawi, particularly in practical fisheries development.
| Author | : G. W. Coulter |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press on Demand |
| Total Pages | : 354 |
| Release | : 1991 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9780198585251 |
This is the first comprehensive account of the one of the world's most remarkable lakes, drawing together much scattered and hard-to-access knowledge. The history of the lake, its hydrodynamics, extensive chemistry, and flora and fauna are among the areas examined. Particular attention is paid to the development and descriptions of the pelagic and benthic fish communities. Researchers will find the comprehensive bibliography a useful source of information.
| Author | : Ramesh D. Gulati |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 405 |
| Release | : 2017-02-22 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 3319491431 |
This volume presents recent advances in the research on meromictic lakes and a state-of-the art overview of this area. After an introduction to the terminology and geographic distribution of meromictic lakes, three concise chapters describe their physical, chemical and biological features. The following eight chapters present case studies of more than a dozen meromictic lakes, showing the variety of physical and biochemical processes that promote meromixis. The result is a broad picture of the ecology and biochemistry of meromictic lakes in tropical and cold regions, in man-made pit lakes and euxinic marine lakes, and in freshwater as well as hypersaline lakes. In the final chapter the editors provide a synthesis of the topic and conclude that the study of meromictic lakes also offers new insights into the limnology of inland lakes. The book appeals to researchers in the fields of ecology, limnology, environmental physics and biophysics.
| Author | : R. C. M. Crul |
| Publisher | : Unesco |
| Total Pages | : 116 |
| Release | : 1997 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : |
Lakes Tanganyika and Malawi are major sources of fish protein, reservoirs of fresh water and important avenues of transporation. Their biodiversity and unique wildlife give them a high scientific value. This book provides background on important physical, chemical and biological events occurring in these lakes that will be of interest to those involved in the management of African inland waters.
| Author | : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Committee for Inland Fisheries of Africa |
| Publisher | : Food & Agriculture Org. |
| Total Pages | : 30 |
| Release | : 1986 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9789250024189 |
| Author | : Walter K. Dodds |
| Publisher | : Academic Press |
| Total Pages | : 840 |
| Release | : 2010-11-03 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0080884776 |
Freshwater Ecology, Second Edition, is a broad, up-to-date treatment of everything from the basic chemical and physical properties of water to advanced unifying concepts of the community ecology and ecosystem relationships as found in continental waters.With 40% new and expanded coverage, this text covers applied and basic aspects of limnology, now with more emphasis on wetlands and reservoirs than in the previous edition. It features 80 new and updated figures, including a section of color plates, and 500 new and updated references. The authors take a synthetic approach to ecological problems, teaching students how to handle the challenges faced by contemporary aquatic scientists.This text is designed for undergraduate students taking courses in Freshwater Ecology and Limnology; and introductory graduate students taking courses in Freshwater Ecology and Limnology. - Expanded revision of Dodds' successful text. - New boxed sections provide more advanced material within the introductory, modular format of the first edition. - Basic scientific concepts and environmental applications featured throughout. - Added coverage of climate change, ecosystem function, hypertrophic habitats and secondary production. - Expanded coverage of physical limnology, groundwater and wetland habitats. - Expanded coverage of the toxic effects of pharmaceuticals and endocrine disrupters as freshwater pollutants - More on aquatic invertebrates, with more images and pictures of a broader range of organisms - Expanded coverage of the functional roles of filterer feeding, scraping, and shredding organisms, and a new section on omnivores. - Expanded appendix on standard statistical techniques. - Supporting website with figures and tables - http://www.elsevierdirect.com/companion.jsp?ISBN=9780123747242
| Author | : Patrick O'Sullivan |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 712 |
| Release | : 2008-04-15 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 0470999268 |
Continuing concern about water supply and quality, ecosystem sustainability and restoration demands that the modern approach to the management of lakes and reservoirs should be based on a sound understanding of the application of the scientific and ecological principles that underlie freshwater processes. The Lakes Handbook provides an up-to-date overview of the application of ecologically sound approaches, methods and tools using experience gained around the world for an understanding of lakes and their management. Volume one of the Handbook addresses the physical and biological aspects of lakes pertinent to lake management, emphasising those aspects particularly relevant to large, still bodies of water. Volume two then considers lake management, with particular emphasis on sustainability, restoration and rehabilitation. This handbook will be invaluable to ecologists, environmental scientists, physical geographers and hydrologists involved in limnological research, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate students looking for authoritative reviews of the key areas of limnological study. Brings together basic science and management issues. International coverage and international authors. Reviews management issues at a level suitable for the non-expert.
| Author | : Josiah Tyler |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 848 |
| Release | : 1875 |
| Genre | : Africa |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : Academic Press |
| Total Pages | : 419 |
| Release | : 1995-10-03 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 008056710X |
This volume contains papers highlighting the diverse interests of modern ecologists. All areas of ecology are covered: from the current concerns over changes in CO2 levels and its affects on the Earth's vegetation to the unique Cichlid fish populations in Lake Tanganika, whose structure is important for other organismal populations, including humans. Other theoretical and applied ecological studies are also discussed, making this volume essential for all ecologists.
