ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
marine biosphere
;
natural perturbation
;
human influence
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The review brings up several case studies on what is perceived as natural perturbations and/or human impacts on the marine biosphere. Case studies include polar seas, the green house effect, introduction of new species, pollution in Antarctic waters, pelagic fish stock fluctuations in oceanic waters, and eutrophication and pollution in temperate coastal systems. In coastal waters human impact is often obvious, but climatic fluctuations also influence the systems. In the open ocean the two factors are difficult to distinguish and some large scale fish stock fluctuations still need to be understood.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1003011019690
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