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Eutrophication WCM 5210

Eutrophication WCM 5210. Alice Newton University of Algarve MSc Water and Coastal Management May 2008 University of Plymouth. Eutrophication. Alice Newton University of Algarve MSc Water and Coastal Management June 2008 University of Cadiz. Introduction. Calendar and timetable

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Eutrophication WCM 5210

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  1. Eutrophication WCM 5210 Alice Newton University of Algarve MSc Water and Coastal Management May 2008 University of Plymouth

  2. Eutrophication Alice Newton University of Algarve MSc Water and Coastal Management June 2008 University of Cadiz

  3. Introduction • Calendar and timetable • Assessment and submission date • Programme • Bibliography

  4. 1. Calendar and Timetable

  5. 2. Assessment • News article about a Eutrophication “event” in your country/region of origin • For informing general educated public NOT scientific experts in field (avoid jargon) • Two A4 pages maximum Font 12, 1.5 space • Max 1 photo, 1 other figure (eg map or graph) • Additionally 1 table • Max 5 references or websites • Submit to anewton.ualg@gmail.com with copy to Carme by 05July 2008 • File name Eutro08yourname.doc not pdf (corrections)

  6. 3. Programme of Module Lecture 1 • Defining Eutrophication • History of Eutrophication • DPSIR framework for Eutrophication Lecture 2 • Causes of Eutrophication, (Drivers and Pressures) Lecture 3 • Consequences of Eutrophication, (State and Impact) Lecture 4 • 4.1 Monitoring (State) • 4.2 Assessment (State+ Impact), • 4.3 Modelling, • 4.4 Remediation (Response) Lecture 5 • Human dimension, Social, Political and Economic aspects Lecture 6 • Case Histories and Research

  7. Requirements • There are no special requirements although some knowledge of environmental chemistry and ecology is useful. • A good grasp of complex ecosystem relationships is necessary

  8. Learning outcomes • After completing this module you should know: The historical and conceptual background on Eutrophication in both freshwater and marine waters. The aim is to provide an understanding of the alterations in the nutrient cycles of aquatic ecosystems within a societal and global • After completing this module you should be able to: Assess the causes and consequences of eutrophication in an aquatic ecosystem and communicate this to stakeholders

  9. Other skills You will also develop skills in communicating science such as • Preparing Material for Informing the Public, such as a press article

  10. 4 BibliographyeutrophicationBiblio.pdf • Key sources • Journals References • Books / Reports • Web • Some pdf or doc files will be provided. Also check below slide (in notes space) for references, abstracts etc.

  11. Key sources of information • UNESCO: International Issues • EEA: European issues • NOAA, EPA : USA issues • ESA: Ecological implications http://www.esa.org Ecology • Journals eg Estuaries • www.nap.edu/catalog/9812.html USA • National Academy Press 2000 Clean Coastal Waters • ioc.unesco.org/hab/ HAB news • SCOPE newsletter for info on P • Web of Science for key words or authors

  12. Key References (Journals) • Estuaries • Global Biogeochemical cycles • Hydrobiologia • Limnol. & Oceanography Special issue 2004 • Ambio, 1990. Marine Eutrophication. Ambio 19:101-176

  13. Some Key Refs • Codisopoti et al 2001: N budgets • Diaz and Rosenberg 1995: Hypoxia • Karl et al 2002: Denitrification • Karl et al 2001: N:P • Rabalais et al 2002 Nutrient over enrichment • Seitzinger et al 2002: DIN and PIN inputs • Sterner et al 2002: Ecological stoichiometry • Turner 2002: Elemental ratios

  14. Key references (Books) • Cardoso A.C., Duchemin J., Magoarou P., Premazzi, G. 2001 Criteria for the Identification of Freshwaters Subject to Eutrophication. J.R.C. 87pp ISBN 92-894-0947-9 • National Research Council 2000. Clean Coastal Waters. National Academy Press. 405pp. ISBN 0-309-06948-3 • Livingstone R.J., 2001. Eutrophication Processes in Coastal Systems. CRC Press Boca Raton. 327pp. ISBN 0-8493-9062-1 • Thornton, J.A., Rast W., Holland M.M., Jolankai G. and S.-O. Ryding 1999. Assessment and Control of Non-point Source Pollution of Aquatic Ecosystems. UNESCO Paris 466 pp. ISBN 1-85070-384-1 • Jørgensen B.B. and Richardson K. (eds.). 1996 Eutrophication in Coastal Marine Ecosystem. Coastal and Estuarine Studies, vol. 52 American Geophysical Union, Washington, D.C. 272 pp, ISBN 0-87590-266-9 • Orive E., Elliot M., de Jonge V.N (eds) 2002 Nutrients and Eutrophication in Estuaries and Coastal Waters. Hydrobiology Vol 475 and 476 • Lasserre P. and Marzollo A. 2000 The Venice Lagoon Ecosystem UNESCO Vol 25 Man and the Biosphere Series 508pp

  15. Key references (Reports) • NOAA • Bricker, S.B., C.G. Clement, D.E. Pirhalla, S.P. Orlando, D.R.G. Farrow. 1999. National Estuarine Eutrophication Assessment NOAA, Silver Spring, MD. 71 pp. • Bricker et al 2003 (update of previous report) • EEA • EEA (1999). Nutrients in European ecosystems. Environmental assessment report No 4. European Environment Agency, Copenhagen. • EEA (2000). ‘Environmental signals 2000’. Environmental Assessment Report, No 6, 108 pp. • EEA (2001) Eutrophication in Europe’s coastal waters. Topic report No 7, 86pp. • ELME report

  16. Key News Articles • www.sunspot.net • 24-09-2000 Feeding the World, Poisoning the planet • 25-09-2000 Cycle of Growth and Devastation • 26-09-2000 Sea grasses Vanish, Marine Life in Peril • 27-09-2000 China’s Prosperity Turns Seas Toxic • 28-09-2000 Seeds of Solution to Nitrogen Glut

  17. Recent articles • New Scientist 09 December 2006 Editorial (p5) “The dead zones” p38 • Scientific American (L.Mee)

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