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Hydrobiology or aquatic ecology is the science of life processes in water. It is a sub-discipline of ecology. Traditionally it is closely related to limnology and can be divided into lotic system ecology (flowing waters) and lentic system ecology (still waters).
One of the most important subjects of research is eutrophication. Special attention is paid to biotic interactions in plankton assemblage including the microbial loop, the mechanism of influencing water blooms, phosphorus load and lake turnover. Another subject of research is the acidification of mountain lakes. Long-term studies are carried out on changes in the ionic composition of the water of rivers, lakes and reservoirs in connection with acid rain and fertilisation. The main goal of the research is elucidation of the basic environmental functions of the ecosystem in reservoirs, which are important for water quality management.
Field of research interests
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Aquaculture :: Agriculture and Forestry
Fishing :: Outdoors
Fish and Aquaria :: Pets
Wildlife Ecology and Management :: Ecology
Ichthyology :: Chordates
Oceanography :: Earth Sciences
Water Resources
Fishing :: Animal Rights
Water :: Environment
Why Current Publication Practices May Distort Science
John Ioannidis and colleagues argue that the current system of publication in biomedical research provides a distorted view of the reality of scientific data.
Faecal and Urinary Incontinence after Multimodality Treatment of Rectal Cancer
Marilyne Lange and Cornelis van de Velde discuss the differential diagnosis and management of incontinence after rectal cancer treatment.
SLC2A9 Is a High-Capacity Urate Transporter in Humans
Mark Caulfield and colleagues show that the SLC2A9 gene, which encodes a facilitative glucose transporter, is also a high-capacity urate transporter.
EurekAlert! - Biology
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Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
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The beat goes on: Artificial heart technology holds promise for alternatives
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
(University of Houston) There soon may be more options for those needing a heart transplant thanks to a new device being developed by the Texas Heart Institute and University of Houston that emulates how the natural heart responds to physiological conditions within the body. Existing devices mimic the pulsating pump action of the natural heart. This proposed total artificial heart replaces the pulsatile feature with two pulseless continuous flow pumps, each about the size of a C battery.
Saving Sumatra: Indonesia reaches historic agreement
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
(World Wildlife Fund) The Indonesian government and World Wildlife Fund today announced a bold commitment to protect the remaining forests and critical ecosystems of Sumatra, an Indonesian island that holds some of the world's most diverse -- and endangered -- forests. The historic agreement represents the first-ever island-wide commitment to protect Sumatra's stunning biodiversity.The commitment has been endorsed by governors of all provinces across Sumatra, the world's sixth-largest island, and was also endorsed by four ministers.
Aquatic Network - Aquatic world information on aquaculture, conservation, education, fisheries, limnology, oceanography, ocean engineering, maritime heritage, and seafood. Online store.
Meta Description: [ The Aquatic Network is an information service for the aquatic world. Subject areas covered include aquaculture, conservation, education, fisheries, limnology, oceanography, ocean engineering, maritime heritage, and seafood. ]
Bioindicators of Aquatic Ecosystem Stress - Biological indicators have been developed and applied at field sites in the eastern U.S. to assess the effects that environmental stressors such as contaminants have on the health of aquatic organisms. (Environmental Sciences Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.)
Biological Markers of Water Pollution - A review of the literature on the use of enzyme induction in aquatic organisms to measure environmental pollution.
Meta Description: [ A review of the use of enzyme induction in aquatic organisms to detect water pollution. Part of an MSc Research thesis. ]
Canada's Aquatic Environments - Featuring the habitats, animals, and plants of Canada's oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands. University of Guelph.
Environment Canada: Aquatic Ecosystems - Part of the Fresh Water web site.
Meta Description: [ An explanation of aquatic ecosystems and an introduction to the department's ecosystem initiatives. ]
Potholes and Vernal Pools as Potential Indicator Systems - A technical article by Tim B. Graham about climate change and ephemeral pool ecosystems, with photographs.
Research Group of Experimental Zooplankton Ecology - A research group in Finland; studies on zooplankton, cyanobacteria, fish and blue mussels in the Baltic Sea -- staff, projects, publications.
Meta Description: [ Research group of experimental zooplankton ecology. ]
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