دانلود کتاب Methods for the Study of Marine Benthos, Third Edition

Ecosystems of the benthic environment are a sensitive index to ecological change, and as such demand long-term and effective monitoring. Methods for the Study of Marine Benthos provides comprehensive information on the tools and techniques available to those working in areas where the declining health of the sea, depletion of marine resources and the biodiversity of marine life are major concerns.In response to the need for increasingly detailed information on bottom-living communities, this fully revised new edition offers:Contributions from a broad range of internationally recognised experts New information for those compiling environmental impact statements, pollution assessments and working with eco-system management Two separate chapters on Imaging Techniques and Diving Systems A vital tool for all marine and environmental scientists, ecologists, fisheries workers and oceanographers, libraries in all universities and research establishments where these subjects are studied and taught will find this book a valuable addition to their shelves. Content: Chapter 1 Design and Analysis in Benthic Surveys (pages 1–42): A. J. Underwood and M. G. ChapmanChapter 2 Sediment Analysis and Seabed Characterisation (pages 43–86): A. J. Bale and A. J. KennyChapter 3 Imaging Techniques (pages 87–111): C. J. Smith and H. RumohrChapter 4 Diving Systems (pages 112–159): C. MunroChapter 5 Macrofauna Techniques (pages 160–228): A. Eleftheriou and D. C. MooreChapter 6 Meiofauna Techniques (pages 229–272): P. J. Somerfield, R. M. Warwick and T. MoensChapter 7 Deep?Sea Benthic Sampling (pages 273–325): J. D. Gage and B. J. BettChapter 8 Measuring the Flow of Energy and Matter in Marine Benthic Animal Populations (pages 326–408): J. Van der Meer, C. H. Heip, P. J. M. Herman, T. Moens and D. van Oevelen