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A Multitude Of Direct And Indirect Human Influences Have Significantly Altered The Environmental Conditions, Composition, And Diversity Of Marine Communities. However, Understanding And Predicting The Combined Impacts Of Single And Multiple Stressors Is Particularly Challenging Because Observed Ecological Feedbacks Are Underpinned By A Number Of Physiological And Behavioural Responses That Reflect Stressor Type, Severity, And Timing. Furthermore, Integration Between The Traditional Domains Of Physiology And Ecology Tends To Be Fragmented And Focused Towards The Effects Of A Specific Stressor Or Set Of Circumstances. This Novel Volume Summarises The Latest Research In The Physiological And Ecological Responses Of Marine Species To A Comprehensive Range Of Marine Stressors, Including Chemical And Noise Pollution, Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, Uv Radiation, Thermal And Salinity Stress Before Providing A Perspective On Future Outcomes For Some Of The Most Pressing Environmental Issues Facing Society Today. Stressors In The Marine Environment Synthesises The Combined Expertise Of A Range Of International Researchers, Providing A Truly Interdisciplinary And Accessible Summary Of The Field. It Is Essential Reading For Graduate Students As Well As Professional Researchers In Environmental Physiology, Ecology, Marine Biology, Conservation Biology, And Marine Resource Management. It Will Also Be Of Particular Relevance And Use To The Regulatory Agencies And Authorities Tasked With Managing The Marine Environment, Including Social Scientists And Environmental Economists.
This volume investigates the complex physiological and ecological responses of marine species to a wide array of human-induced environmental stressors. Editors Martin Solan and Nia Whiteley compile research from international experts to bridge the gap between traditional physiological studies and broader ecological observations. The text argues that understanding the cumulative impact of multiple stressors is critical for predicting future environmental outcomes in marine ecosystems.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts identify this volume as a comprehensive interdisciplinary resource for graduate students and professionals in marine biology and environmental management. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which effectively synthesizes fragmented research into a cohesive framework for understanding marine stressors.
Page Count:
384
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191028886
ISBN-13:
9780191028885
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