Priorities for coastal ecosystem science [[electronic resource] /] / Committee to Identify High-Priority Science to Meet National Coastal Needs, Ocean Studies Board, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, National Research Council |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1994 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (116 p.) |
Disciplina | 574.5/2638/072073 |
Soggetto topico |
Coastal ecology - Research - United States
Ecosystem management - Research - United States Environmental monitoring - Research - United States |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-280-19345-X
9786610193455 0-309-58707-7 0-585-02100-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910455991103321 |
Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1994 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Priorities for coastal ecosystem science [[electronic resource] /] / Committee to Identify High-Priority Science to Meet National Coastal Needs, Ocean Studies Board, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, National Research Council |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1994 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (116 p.) |
Disciplina | 574.5/2638/072073 |
Soggetto topico |
Coastal ecology - Research - United States
Ecosystem management - Research - United States Environmental monitoring - Research - United States |
ISBN |
1-280-19345-X
9786610193455 0-309-58707-7 0-585-02100-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778768003321 |
Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1994 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Priorities for coastal ecosystem science / / Committee to Identify High-Priority Science to Meet National Coastal Needs, Ocean Studies Board, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, National Research Council |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1994 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (116 p.) |
Disciplina | 574.5/2638/072073 |
Soggetto topico |
Coastal ecology - Research - United States
Ecosystem management - Research - United States Environmental monitoring - Research - United States |
ISBN |
1-280-19345-X
9786610193455 0-309-58707-7 0-585-02100-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Priorities for Coastal Ecosystem Science -- Copyright -- Contents -- Executive Summary -- MAJOR COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES -- SCIENTIFIC PRIORITIES RELEVANT TO THE WATER SUBCOMMITTEE -- Integrated Monitoring -- Water Availability and Flow -- Water Quality and Aquatic Ecosystem Functions -- Ecological Restoration and Rehabilitation -- Predictive Systems Management -- REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS -- INTERFACES WITH OTHER CENR SUBCOMMITTEES AND NSTC COMMITTEES -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Major Coastal Environmental Issues -- EUTROPHICATION -- HABITAT MODIFICATION -- HYDROLOGIC AND HYDRODYNAMIC DISRUPTION -- EXPLOITATION OF RESOURCES -- TOXIC EFFECTS -- INTRODUCTION OF NONINDIGENOUS SPECIES -- GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY -- SHORELINE EROSION AND HAZARDOUS STORMS -- PATHOGENS AND TOXINS AFFECTING HUMAN HEALTH -- THE ECOSYSTEM PERSPECTIVE -- 3 Scientific Priorities Relevant to the Water Subcommittee -- INTEGRATED MONITORING -- Measure Diffuse Inputs -- Develop Indicators of Biological Status and Processes -- Deploy Improved In Situ and Remote Sensing Systems -- Link Regional and National Monitoring -- Improve Monitoring Management Systems -- WATER AVAILABILITY AND FLOW -- Study the Coupling of Watershed Hydrology and Material Flux -- Develop Atmosphere-Watershed-Coastal Ecosystem Models -- Increase Understanding of Physical Forcing Processes -- WATER QUALITY AND AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM FUNCTIONS -- Relate Nutrient Flux to Ecosystem Dynamics -- Conduct Strategic Scientific Assessments of Toxic Effects -- Investigate the Role of Sediments in Coastal Ecosystems -- Relate Resource Use to Ecosystem Sustainability -- Assess the Impact of Multiple Stressors -- Promote Comparative Coastal Ecosystem Science -- ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION.
Determine Effects of Habitat Loss and Degradation on Biodiversity and Productivity -- Advance Restoration Science and Engineering -- Guide the Remediation of Toxic Contamination -- PREDICTIVE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT -- Implement Observation and Prediction Systems -- Employ Ecosystem Models as Management Tools -- Advance Adaptive Ecosystem Management -- Stimulate Interactions Between Science and Management -- 4 Relationship of Regional, National, and International Scientific Programs -- REGIONAL MARINE RESEARCH PRIORITIES -- RELATIONSHIP TO THE PRIORITIES OF THE FRESHWATER IMPERATIVE -- GEOGRAPHICALLY TARGETED STRATEGIC RESEARCH -- REGIONAL COORDINATION -- INTERNATIONAL ROLES -- 5 Interfaces with Other National Science and Technology Council Committees and Subcommittees -- GLOBAL CHANGE -- BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEM DYNAMICS -- RESOURCE USE AND MANAGEMENT -- NATURAL DISASTERS -- SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SCIENCES -- NATIONAL SECURITY -- HEALTH, SAFETY, AND FOOD -- FUNDAMENTAL SCIENCE -- OVERALL COORDINATION OF COASTAL SCIENCE -- 6 Summary of Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- Appendixes -- Appendix A Letter of Request -- Appendix B Biographies of Committee Members -- Appendix C Background Material Examined -- SETTING A NEW COURSE FOR U.S. COASTAL OCEAN SCIENCE -- THE FRESHWATER IMPERATIVE -- CENR PLANNING DOCUMENTS -- AGENCY AND SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY SCIENCE PLANS -- REGIONAL MARINE RESEARCH PROGRAM PLANS -- Alaska Region -- Greater New York Bight Region -- Gulf of Maine Region -- Gulf of Mexico Region -- Insular Pacific Region -- Mid-Atlantic Region -- Pacific Northwest Region -- South Atlantic and Caribbean Region -- Southwest Region. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910828402803321 |
Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1994 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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