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A Systems Analysis of the Baltic Sea

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Editors:
  1. Fredrik V. Wulff

    1. Department of Systems Ecology, University of Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden

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  2. Lars A. Rahm

    1. Department of Water and Environmental Studies, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden

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  3. Per Larsson

    1. Ecotoxicology, Department of Ecology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden

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  • A review of large-scale processes and features of the Baltic Sea, in terms of both eutrophication and contamination with toxic substances
  • An invaluable source of information for any marine scientist studying large marine ecosystems
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Ecological Studies (ECOLSTUD, volume 148)

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XIX
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  2. Introduction

    • F. Wulff, L. Rahm, P. Larsson
    Pages 1-17

  3. Physical Oceanography of the Baltic Sea

    • A. Stigebrandt
    Pages 19-74

  4. Climate and Hydrology of the Baltic Basin

    • S. Bergström, H. Alexandersson, B. Carlsson, W. Josefsson, K.-G. Karlsson, G. Westring
    Pages 75-112

  5. Riverine Inputs of Nutrients to the Baltic Sea

    • A. Grimvall, P. Stålnacke
    Pages 113-131

  6. Deposition of Nitrate and Ammonium from the Atmosphere to the Baltic Sea

    • L. Granat
    Pages 133-148

  7. Atmospheric and River Input of PCBs, DDTs and HCHs to the Baltic Sea

    • C. Agrell, P. Larsson, L. Okla, G. Bremle, N. Johansson, M. Klavins et al.
    Pages 149-175

  8. Pelagic Plankton Growth and Resource Limitations in the Baltic Sea

    • Å. Hagström, F. Azam, J. Kuparinen, U.-L. Zweifel
    Pages 177-210

  9. The Challenge of Sedimentation in the Baltic Sea

    • S. Blomqvist, A.-S. Heiskanen
    Pages 211-227

  10. Role of Sediments in the Nutrient Dynamics of the Baltic

    • M. Jansson
    Pages 229-256

  11. Dynamics and Distribution of Hydrophobic Organic Compounds in the Baltic Sea

    • J. Axelman, C. Näf, C. Bandh, R. Ishaq, H. Pettersen, Y. Zebühr et al.
    Pages 257-287

  12. Sediments and Macrofauna in the Baltic Sea — Characteristics, Nutrient Contents and Distribution

    • R. Carman, H. Cederwall
    Pages 289-327

  13. Statistical Analysis of Spatial and Temporal Variations in the Baltic Sea

    • L. Rahm, Å. Danielsson
    Pages 329-351

  14. A Nutrient Budget Model of the Baltic Sea

    • F. Wulff, L. Rahm, A.-K. Hallin, J. Sandberg
    Pages 353-372

  15. A Model of the Biogeochemical Cycles of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in the Baltic

    • O. Savchuk, F. Wulff
    Pages 373-415

  16. A Multicompartmental, Multi-Basin Fugacity Model Describing the Fate of PCBs in the Baltic Sea

    • F. Wania, D. Broman, J. Axelman, C. Näf, C. Agrell
    Pages 417-447

  17. Back Matter

    Pages 449-457
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About this book

During recent decades, large-scale effects of pollution on marine estuaries and even entire enclosed coastal seas have become apparent. One of the first regions where this was observed is the Baltic Sea, whereby the appearance of anoxic deep basins, extensive algal blooms and elimination of top predators like eagles and seals indicated effects of both increased nutrient inputs and toxic substances.
This book describes the physical, biochemical and ecological processes that govern inputs, distribution and ecological effects of nutrients and toxic substances in the Baltic Sea. Extensive reviews are supplemented by budgets and dynamic simulation models.
This book is highly interdisciplinary and uses a systems approach for analyzing and describing a marine ecosystem. It gives an overview of the Baltic Sea, but is useful for any marine scientist studying large marine ecosystems.

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"This book is highly interdisciplinary and uses a systems approach for analysing and describing the physical, biochemical and ecological processes that govern inputs, distribution and ecological effects of nutrients and toxic substances in the Baltic Sea. The book is certainly an invaluable reference on the large-scale dynamics of this marine ecosystem, but it will also be useful for marine scientists studying the causes behind changes that have occurred in other large marine ecosystems." (International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Systems Ecology, University of Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden

    Fredrik V. Wulff

  • Department of Water and Environmental Studies, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden

    Lars A. Rahm

  • Ecotoxicology, Department of Ecology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden

    Per Larsson

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