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Marine Ecosystems and Climate Variation - The North Atlantic - A Comparative Perspective (Paperback, New ed)
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Marine Ecosystems and Climate Variation - The North Atlantic - A Comparative Perspective (Paperback, New ed)
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This research level text focuses on the influence of climate
variability on the marine ecosystems of the North Atlantic. The
ecological impact of climate variability on population dynamics is
addressed at the full range of trophic levels, from phytoplankton
through zooplankton and fish to marine birds. Climate effects on
biodiversity and community structure are also examined. 40
scientists from around the world synthesise what is currently known
about how climate affects the ecological systems of the North
Atlantic and then place these insights within a broader ecological
perspective. Many of the general features of the North Atlantic
region are also seen in other marine ecosystems as well as
terrestrial and freshwater systems. The final section of the book
makes these generalities more explicit, so as to stimulate
communication and promote co-operation amongst researchers who may
previously have worked in semi-isolation.
The book comprises 5 main sections: background (general
introduction, atmospheric and ocean climate of the North Atlantic,
and modelling methodology), plankton populations (phytoplankton and
zooplankton), fish and seabird populations, community ecology
(phytoplankton, benthos and fish), and the final section consisting
of six commentaries from scientists working in areas outside the
North Atlantic marine sector. In order to enhance integration, a
series of introductions link chapters and sections. Throughout the
book, numerous examples highlight different aspects of
ecology-climate interactions. They document recent progress and
illustrate the challenges of trying to understand ecological
processes and patterns in the light of climate variations.
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