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Ecology of Baltic Coastal Waters

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  • © 2008

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Editors:
  1. Ulrich Schiewer

    1. University of Rostock, Germany

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  • For the first time data on Baltic coastal ecosystems are presented to a broad scientific audience and in a clear and comprehensive way
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Ecological Studies (ECOLSTUD, volume 197)

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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xix
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  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • U. Schiewer
      Pages 1-22

    2. The Baltic Coastal Zones

      • U. Schiewer
      Pages 23-33

  3. Ecological Case Studies

    1. Southern Baltic Coast

      1. Darß-Zingst Boddens, Northern Rügener Boddens and Schlei
        • U. Schiewer
        Pages 35-86
      2. Greifswalder Bodden, Wismar-Bucht and Salzhaff
        • U. Schiewer
        Pages 87-114
      3. The Szczecin (Oder-) Lagoon
        • T. Radziejewska, G. Schernewski
        Pages 115-129
      4. Near-Shore Zones: Koserow and Tromper Wiek
        • U. Schiewer
        Pages 131-138

    2. Eastern Baltic Coast

      1. Gulf of Gdańsk and Puck Bay
        • L. Kruk-Dowgiałło, A. Szaniawska
        Pages 139-165
      2. The Vistula Lagoon
        • B. Chubarenko, P. Margoński
        Pages 167-195
      3. The Curonian Lagoon
        • Z. R. Gasiūnaitė, D. Daunys, S. Olenin, A. Razinkovas
        Pages 197-215
      4. Gulf of Riga and Pärnu Bay
        • J. Kotta, V. Lauringson, G. Martin, M. Simm, I. Kotta, K. Herkül et al.
        Pages 217-243
      5. Haapsalu and Matsalu Bays
        • J. Kotta, A. Jaanus, I. Kotta
        Pages 245-258

    3. Northeastern Baltic Coast

      1. The Neva Estuary Ecosystem
        • I. V. Telesh, S. M. Golubkov, A. F. Alimov
        Pages 259-284
      2. The Gulf of Finland
        • H. Pitkänen, J. Lehtoranta, H. Peltonen
        Pages 285-308

    4. Western Baltic Coast

      1. The Stockholm Archipelago
        • C. Hill, K. Wallström
        Pages 309-334
      2. Askö Area and Himmerfjärden
        • H. Kautsky
        Pages 335-360
      3. Odense Fjord and Kerteminde Fjord/Kertinge Nor
        • H. U. Riisgård, M. H. Jensen, N. Rask
        Pages 361-394

  4. Synthesis

    1. Synthesis

      • U. Schiewer
      Pages 395-417

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 419-430
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About this book

The Baltic Sea is one of the most investigated water bodies in the world. For decades, the many highly industrialised nations around the Baltic have financed basic and applied investigations, as well as the building and development of research stations and vessels. After World War II, research in the Baltic Proper was intensified and investi- tions became much more international. The main goals of such investigations were analysis of the eutrophication and pollution of the Baltic Sea, and development of mitigating strategies (e.g. the HELCOM-Program). In contrast, research into the coastal zones was carried out mainly under national sovereignty by individual governments due to differing political regimes. Consequently, there was a lack of international collaboration and publications regarding these regions. This changed following the collapse of the former socialist governments. Nevertheless, research activities in the coastal regions still lag behind those in the Baltic Proper. A general description is further hampered by the great variety of coastal water ecosystems. The aim of this book is to overcome this lack by presenting the important Baltic coastal zones in the form of “ecological case studies”. In this way the book rep- sents an important supplement to literature concerning the Baltic Proper.

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"Dr. Ulrich Schiewer was Professor of Ecology at the University of Rostock (Germany). … In this book, he has … aim to describe and compare the diverse Baltic coastal ecosystems and their response to cultural eutrophication as the main driver of coastal change. … the book gives an excellent overview of the diversity of coastal types in the Baltic region. … I can recommend the book for students … . Scientists interested in Baltic Sea Ecology will find a good starting point in this book." (Justus E. E. van Beusekom, Basic and Applied Ecology, Vol. 10 (7), 2009)

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  • University of Rostock, Germany

    Ulrich Schiewer

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