Antarctic Ecosystems

Author : Alex D. Rogers
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1405198400
Total Pages : 585 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Antarctic Ecosystems written by Alex D. Rogers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-12 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its discovery Antarctica has held a deep fascination for biologists. Extreme environmental conditions, seasonality and isolation have lead to some of the most striking examples of natural selection and adaptation on Earth. Paradoxically, some of these adaptations may pose constraints on the ability of the Antarctic biota to respond to climate change. Parts of Antarctica are showing some of the largest changes in temperature and other environmental conditions in the world. In this volume, published in association with the Royal Society, leading polar scientists present a synthesis of the latest research on the biological systems in Antarctica, covering organisms from microbes to vertebrate higher predators. This book comes at a time when new technologies and approaches allow the implications of climate change and other direct human impacts on Antarctica to be viewed at a range of scales; across entire regions, whole ecosystems and down to the level of species and variation within their genomes. Chapters address both Antarctic terrestrial and marine ecosystems, and the scientific and management challenges of the future are explored.

Author : K.R. Kerry
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642840744
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Antarctic Ecosystems written by K.R. Kerry and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Antarctic Ecosystems comprises 55 papers presented at the Fifth Symposium on Antarctic Biology held under the auspices of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) in Hobart, Australia, 29 August - 3 September, 1988. Both short- and long-term changes in ecosystems and community structures caused by natural and human factors were discussed to help understand the ecological processes taking place in a changing environment. The variability of ecological factors must be known for the development of realistic monitoring strategies and sound conservation practices.

Author : R. Bargagli
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540264655
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Antarctic Ecosystems written by R. Bargagli and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-12-11 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides an overview of climate change data, its effects on the structure and functioning of Antarctic ecosystems, and the occurrence and cycling of persistent contaminants. It discusses the role of Antarctic research for the protection of the global environment. The book also examines possible future scenarios of climate change and the role of Antarctic organisms in the early detection of environmental perturbations.

Author : Alex D. Rogers
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444347225
Total Pages : 585 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Antarctic Ecosystems written by Alex D. Rogers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-02-28 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its discovery Antarctica has held a deep fascination for biologists. Extreme environmental conditions, seasonality and isolation have lead to some of the most striking examples of natural selection and adaptation on Earth. Paradoxically, some of these adaptations may pose constraints on the ability of the Antarctic biota to respond to climate change. Parts of Antarctica are showing some of the largest changes in temperature and other environmental conditions in the world. In this volume, published in association with the Royal Society, leading polar scientists present a synthesis of the latest research on the biological systems in Antarctica, covering organisms from microbes to vertebrate higher predators. This book comes at a time when new technologies and approaches allow the implications of climate change and other direct human impacts on Antarctica to be viewed at a range of scales; across entire regions, whole ecosystems and down to the level of species and variation within their genomes. Chapters address both Antarctic terrestrial and marine ecosystems, and the scientific and management challenges of the future are explored.

Author : R. Bargagli
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9783540220916
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Antarctic Ecosystems written by R. Bargagli and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides an overview of climate change data, its effects on the structure and functioning of Antarctic ecosystems, and the occurrence and cycling of persistent contaminants. It discusses the role of Antarctic research for the protection of the global environment. The book also examines possible future scenarios of climate change and the role of Antarctic organisms in the early detection of environmental perturbations.

Author : Marino Vacchi
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319558935
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Antarctic Silverfish: a Keystone Species in a Changing Ecosystem written by Marino Vacchi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-05-03 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book encompasses the body of available scientific information on the notothenioid fish Pleuragramma antarctica commonly known as Antarctic silverfish. This plankton-feeder of the intermediate trophic level is the most abundant fish in the coastal regions of high Antarctica, and plays a pivotal ecological role as the main prey of top predators like seals, penguins, whales and Antarctic toothfish. Broad circum-polar distribution, a key role in the Antarctic shelf pelagic ecosystem, and adaptations makes understanding the species’ likely response to environmental change relevant to foresee the potential responses at the local ecosystem level. Additionally, a detailed understanding of the abundance and trophic interactions of such a dominant keystone species is a vital element of informing the development of marine spatial planning and marine protected areas in the Antarctic continental shelf region. Experts in the field provide here unique insights into the evolutionary adaptation, eco-physiology, trophic ecology, reproductive and population ecology of the Antarctic silverfish and provide new clues about its vulnerability in facing the challenges of the ongoing environmental changes.

Author : Volker Siegel
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 331929279X
Total Pages : 441 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biology and Ecology of Antarctic Krill written by Volker Siegel and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-08-03 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives a unique insight into the current knowledge of krill population dynamics including distribution, biomass, production, recruitment, growth and mortality rates. Detailed analysis is provided on food and feeding, reproduction and krill behaviour. The volume provides an overview on the aspects of natural challenges to the species, which involve predation, parasites and the commercial exploitation of the resource and its management. A chapter on genetics shows the results of population subdivision and summarizes recent work on sequencing transcriptomes for studying gene function as part of the physiology of live krill. The focus of Chapter 4 is on physiological functions such as biochemical composition, metabolic activity and growth change with ontogeny and season; and will demonstrate which environmental factors are the main drivers for variability. Further discussed in this chapter are the bottle necks which occur in the annual life cycle of krill, and the mechanisms krill have adapted to cope with severe environmental condition.

Author : Susana Castro-Sowinski
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030027864
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ecological Role of Micro-organisms in the Antarctic Environment written by Susana Castro-Sowinski and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-01-11 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides up-to-date multidisciplinary information regarding microbial physiological groups in terms of their role in the Antarctic ecology. How do microorganisms shape the Antarctic environment? The book presents a thorough overview of the most important physiological microbial groups or microbial systems that shape the Antarctic environment. Each microbial model is described in terms of their physiology and metabolism, and their role in the Antarctic environmental sustainability. The individual chapters prepare readers for understanding the relevance of the microbial models from both an historical perspective, and considering the latest developments. This book will appeal to researchers and teachers interested in the Antarctic science, but also to students who want to understand the role of microbes in the ecology of extreme environments.

Author : Beau Riffenburgh
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 0415970245
Total Pages : 1274 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of the Antarctic written by Beau Riffenburgh and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2007 with total page 1274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher description

Author : Johanna Laybourn-Parry
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199670498
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Antarctic Lakes written by Johanna Laybourn-Parry and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides unique,cutting edge synthesis of Antarctic limnology, drawing together current knowledge on geomorphology, morphometry, chemistry, community structure and function. Emphasises value of these near-pristine ecosystems as barometers of climate change, showing how responsive and vulnerable they are to indirect impacts of anthropogenic activity.