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Clothing and equipment that has not been thoroughly dried or disinfected can carry invasive species and diseases that can infect water bodies often with devastating effects Crayfish plague is just such a disease Another potentially damaging plague i. 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 Aquatic Warbler. Photo Andrzej Komicki. 2 In this report, we are presenting the aims and achievements of the project „Conserving Aquatic Warblers in Poland and Germany”, co-nanced by the 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. Strategic Plan Briefing . Community Meeting. 31 May 2012. Sponsors. 2. Strategic Plan Outline. Why and Why Now?. Project History. Woodland Aquatic Project . Guidance Documents. Funding. Scope. Location. Chelsea Vick, Patrina Bly, Michael Jefferson Mentors: Elizabeth Brinker & Dr. Benjamin Branch. Undergraduate Research Experience GIS Team . 2009-2010 Elizabeth . City State . University, 1704 . 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 . Macroinvertebrates. (“Critters from the Habitat”). Classifying Life. Common name: Green Darner (a dragonfly). Scientific name: . Anax. . junius. . Kingdom: . Animalia. . Phylum: . Arthropoda. 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. 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?. 97% oceans. 2% glaciers. 1% lakes, rivers, streams. Precipitation. over land. Transport. over land. Solar energy. Net movement of. water vapor by wind. Evaporation. from ocean. Percolation. through. soil. Insecta. 26-32 orders – depending upon classification scheme. found on every continent except...maybe Antarctica. Collembola. recently found in subterranean lakes in Antarctica. 10 orders with aquatic representatives. 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.. All seven species in danger through:. Trawler fishing. Destroyed many coral gardens that are turtle feeding grounds. Turtles hunted for leather. Eggs taken for food. Pollution of ocean water. Case Study: The Plight of Sea Turtles.