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Eutrophication

Eutrophication. Alice Newton University of Algarve Joint Master in Water and Coastal Management University of Bergen 2005-2006. Eutrophication module. Discipline: general Eutrophication is a +problem in both freshwater and coastal water Topic: aquatic pollution. Introduction.

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Eutrophication

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  1. Eutrophication Alice Newton University of Algarve Joint Master in Water and Coastal Management University of Bergen 2005-2006

  2. Eutrophication module • Discipline: general • Eutrophication is a +problem in both freshwater and coastal water • Topic: aquatic pollution

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

  4. Programme • Calendar: week 17-01 to 21-01 • Timetable: • Room Anfi H7 Monday 1600-1800 Tuesday 1100-1300 Thursday 1400-1600 Presentations in another week

  5. Assessment • The module is worth 2 ECTS credits out of an annual total of 60 ECTS. • The assessment will be graded in two ways: • using a 0-20 scale, where 10 is the pass mark • using the ECTS A-F scale, where F is a fail • Assessment: (within communicating science) 15 minute presentation to your peers about Eutrophication in your countryAND • Option 1: a press release and pamphlet • Option 2: a poster and pamphlet • Option 3: abstract to conference and posteror oral presentation • Submission is electronic (via email). anewton@ualg.pt date to be arranged. • A copy should also be sent to the secretary (mestradosfct@ualg.pt)

  6. Information sources on Eutrophication • 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 • Web of Science for key words or authors

  7. Bibliography • 1 Journals References • 2 Books / Reports • 3 Web • Some pdf or doc files will be provided

  8. Recent 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 enchichment • Seitzinger et al 2002: DIN and PIN inputs • Sterner et al 2002: Ecological stoichiometry • Turner 2002: Elemental ratios

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

  10. 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

  11. 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. • 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.

  12. Key references (Newspapers) • 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

  13. Objectives • This module relates to integrated river basin management and integrated coastal zone management • This module links up with other modules in the course (such as Harmful Algal Blooms)

  14. 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

  15. Programme • Eutrophication 1 • Defining Eutrophication • History of Eutrophication • Eutrophication 2 • Causes of Eutrophication • Eutrophication 3 • Consequences of Eutrophication • Eutrophication 4 • Assessing Eutrophication • Monitoring Eutrophication • Remediation • Eutrophication 5 • Case Histories and Research • Eutrophication 6 • Socio economic aspects of Eutrophication

  16. 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

  17. Other skills • You will also develop skills in communicating science such as • Preparing a Poster Presentation • Preparing and Delivering an Oral Presentation • Preparing Material for Informing the Public, such as Leaflets and Press Releases • Submitting an Abstract to a conference

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