PPT-Aquatic Biodiversity Chapter 8

Miller and Spoolman 2010 Core Why Should We Care about Coral Reefs Coral reefs form in clear warm coastal waters of the tropics and subtropics Among the oldest most diverse and most productive ecosystems. And 57375en 57375ere Were None meets the standard for Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity for grade 8 Its structure pacing and universal appeal make it an appropriate reading choice for reluctant readers 57375e book also o57373ers students Petritz Director that all persons shall have equal opportunity and access to the programs and facilities without regard to race color sex religion national origin age marital status parental status sexual orientation or disability Purdue University Emergent aquatic macrophytes Emergent aquatic macrophytes are defined as plants that are rooted in shallow water with vegetative parts emerging above the water surface It is thought that emergent macrophytes are the mo 75 Use of algae and aquatic macrophytes as feed in small-scale aquaculture – A review 6.3 PProduction or cultivation techniques have not been developed for most of the submerged macrophytes, pr Chris Wojan. Background. Logjams increase benthic and emergent aquatic invertebrate abundance and richness through:. Accretion of organic matter. Increased cover. Creation of diverse habitat. Background. AquaBOOM. TM. ) . is Effective in Enhancing Upper Extremity Strength and Muscular Endurance. Logan Hays, SPT , Grant Hitchens, SPT, Tam Tran, SPT. Advisors: David Lehman, PT, PhD and Timothy Jones, Ed.D. The Nile Perch. Core Case Study: A Biological Roller Coaster Ride in Lake Victoria. Loss of biodiversity and cichlids. Nile perch: deliberately introduced. Frequent algal blooms. Nutrient runoff. Spills of untreated sewage. The Aquatic Biome. 3 Basic Areas:. Freshwater. (rivers, lakes). Brackish. Water (estuaries, wetlands). Marine. (oceans, coral reefs). How do ecologist classify?. Salinity. Depth . Whether the water is . PROBLEMS. Viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS). Don’t Pick Up Aquatic Hitchhikers in Voyageurs. Problems: impacts to water; impacts to . wildlife. Management Strategies: reduce the impact of . use. Management Practices: rules and regulations; law enforcement; information/education. The Nile Perch. Core Case Study: A Biological Roller Coaster Ride in Lake Victoria. Loss of biodiversity and cichlids. Nile perch: deliberately introduced. Frequent algal blooms. Nutrient runoff. Spills of untreated sewage. What direction does the City want to go to address the aging pools it currently owns and operates?. Main Question:. Summary/Background of issue. Current Pools and condition. Other Pools/Aquatics . Options. Coral reefs form in clear, warm coastal waters in tropical areas. Tiny animals (polyps) and algae have a mutualistic relationship. Polyps secrete calcium carbonate shells, which become coral reefs. Core Case Study: Why Should We Care about Coral Reefs?. Case Study: Protecting Whales: A Success Story… So Far (1) . Cetaceans: Toothed whales and baleen whales. 8 of 11 major species hunted to commercial extinction by 1975. 1946: International Whaling Commission (IWC). Aquatic ecosystems are primarily determined by the ecosystem’s . salinity. . Salinity refers to the dissolved salt content of the water.. Aquatic ecosystems are divided into freshwater and marine ecosystems..