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Strategies for the sustainability of online open-access biodiversity databases
Type: Journal Article
Scientists should ensure that high quality research information is readily available on the Internet so society is not dependant on less authoritative sources. Many scientific projects and initiatives publish information ...
Socioeconomic and ecological considerations in the management of Lower Guinea rainforest rivers
Type: Report
Low order rainforest streams in Central Africa represent the largest single riverine ecosystem on the continent. Of the 8 million people who live in the Lower Guinea Rainforest, nearly 20% are more or less fulltime fishers ...
Flow characteristics of aquatic ecosystems
Type: Book Chapter
This contribution examines various flow measures based on analysis of 41 quantified models of trophic interactions in aquatic ecosystems.
Wetlands
Type: Book Chapter
After commencing with a summary of the current status, importance and productivity of natural wetlands, the chapter reviews the contribution of wetland ecological functions to sustaining vital ecosystem services. Wetlands ...
Fisheries bioecology at the Khone Falls (Mekong River, Southern Laos)
Type: Book
In this study, over 20 fishers or fishing families using multiple seasonal gears on the southern end of Khone Island and the adjacent southern end of Sadam Island (mainstream Mekong River, Southern Lao PDR) were monitored ...
Reproductive biology and ecology of the green mussel Perna viridis: A multidisciplinary approach
Type: Journal Article
A multidisciplinary approach was applied to explore deeper knowledge about the reproductive biology and ecology of the green mussel (Perna viridis) by interlinking among ecological factors, ingested gut plankton, gonad ...
Guest Editorial: Geographies of engagement, livelihoods and possibility in South and Southeast Asian deltas
Type: Journal Article
Introduction to a special issue on the geography of mega-deltas in South and Southeast Asia
Increased production of small fish in wetlands combats micronutrient deficiencies in Bangladesh
Type: Brief
Increased production of mola and other small fish can be achieved through stock enhancement and sustainable management of natural wetlands. Enhanced fish production can increase consumption and provide nutritional benefits, ...
The biology and culture of mussels of the genus Perna
Type: Working Paper
This review covers the biology and ecology of the three genera of Perna: P. viridis, P. canaliculatus and P. perna. An overview is given of the technological status of culture systems with emphasis being laid on the ...
Ecological computer programs: the importance of being friendly
Type: Journal Article
A discussion is presented on the topic of statistical data analysis in the field of ecology, emphasizing the importance of computer programmes being user friendly for the ecologist. Particular reference is given to TWINSPAN, ...