How Long to Read Bio-sedimentary indicators for estuaries

How Long Does it Take to Read Bio-sedimentary indicators for estuaries?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 50 minutes to read Bio-sedimentary indicators for estuaries by Jean-Paul Ducrotoy

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Description

The rational management of the marine environment relies on the measurement of selected attributes and the detection of changes in carefully chosen parameters as the result of human activities. Following that detection, integrated management relies on actions being predefined in order to minimise harmful effects. This book undertakes an analysis of the indicators available for detecting change in the sedimentary part of the marine system in coastal and estuarine areas. It covers intertidal and subtidal habitats. As such, it includes indicators on sedimentary conditions and biological indicators based on benthic plants, seaweeds and invertebrates. Organisms and populations are considered as well as molecular biomarkers and sublethal indicators, as well as biophysical indicators. As studies of the habitat level lead into functional ecology then the book further deals with integrated and multicriteria approaches. An assessment of the applicability of existing indicators helps to identify where modifications might be appropriate and to identify significant gaps. It appears that most of the available indicators are rather well suited to showing the structure of systems (and in the case of the European Water Framework Directive have been encouraged to be so by the wording in the Directive). However, their applicability to enclosed estuarine ecosystems remains problematic as most of such indicators were designed in relation to organic matter enrichment. Very few of them are adequate to show the functioning of transitional ecosystems. This is particularly important given the high reliance by ecological objectives and contributory objectives for the marine environment on functional aspects. This book was written as an attempt to clarify the current situation with regard to the use of indicators in environmental management of estuaries and coasts. As such, it will be of interest to any researcher involved in monitoring coastal environments. More specifically, it targets students, practitioners and policy makers who often find themselves overwhelmed by the huge amount of information to be dealt with when approaching the subject. It is not intended as a comprehensive review of all indicators, but more as a compendium to be used as a guide when confronted to concrete cases. Text boxes and tables present essential topics in a focused and synthetic way. The text structure and the support of a robust bibliography will also help students to organise any in-depth study of the topic.

How long is Bio-sedimentary indicators for estuaries?

Bio-sedimentary indicators for estuaries by Jean-Paul Ducrotoy is 110 pages long, and a total of 27,500 words.

This makes it 37% the length of the average book. It also has 34% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Bio-sedimentary indicators for estuaries Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 30 minutes to read Bio-sedimentary indicators for estuaries aloud.

What Reading Level is Bio-sedimentary indicators for estuaries?

Bio-sedimentary indicators for estuaries is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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