PPT-Intro to Aquatic Ecology

Energy into the earth Of 100 of earths energy how much comes from the sun Of all the sun energy how much is taken up by photosynthesis on earth What happens to most of the suns energy . With the increasing governmental privat e and societal interest in aquatic sciences there is a growing demand for manpower with expertise in freshwater andor marine ecology This Minor complement s aptly the primary disciplines of students from the L Tiffany Dean . Temple University. Therapeutic Recreation Major. Tiffany.dean@temple.edu. . Learning Outcomes . Define Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and describe the effects it causes.. Explain ways in which Aquatic Therapy is beneficial for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. 75 Use of algae and aquatic macrophytes as feed in small-scale aquaculture – A review 6.3 PProduction or cultivation techniques have not been developed for most of the submerged macrophytes, pr Strategic Plan Briefing . Community Meeting. 31 May 2012. Sponsors. 2. Strategic Plan Outline. Why and Why Now?. Project History. Woodland Aquatic Project . Guidance Documents. Funding. Scope. Location. First Term of year 1432-1433. Nuha. AL-. Abdulhadi. . Dr.promy. . lab 5. Macrophytes. Macrophytes. : the aquatic macroscopic plants confine themselves to the shallow zone of water.. A . macrophyte. Abiotic Elements That Affect Our Water. Water Chemistry. Healthy aquatic ecosystems depend upon many factors. One important factor is the chemical balance present in the ecosystem.. Aquatic ecosystems are susceptible to many chemical changes. Usually if the chemistry of a “healthy” ecosystem changes, signs of this change will include sensitive organisms quickly declining in number or disappearing. These types of organisms are called . PROBLEMS. Viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS). Don’t Pick Up Aquatic Hitchhikers in Voyageurs. Problems: impacts to water; impacts to . wildlife. Management Strategies: reduce the impact of . use. Management Practices: rules and regulations; law enforcement; information/education. Miller and . Spoolman. (2010). Core Why Should We Care about Coral Reefs?. Coral reefs. form in clear, warm coastal waters of the tropics and subtropics.. Among the oldest, most diverse, and most productive ecosystems.. Coral reefs form in clear, warm coastal waters in tropical areas. Tiny animals (polyps) and algae have a mutualistic relationship. Polyps secrete calcium carbonate shells, which become coral reefs. Core Case Study: Why Should We Care about Coral Reefs?. Terminology. Diagram on page 54. Glossary on pages . 179-185. Compound eye. Antenna. Labrum. Wing pads. Femur. Tibia. Metanotum. Gills. Cercus. Mesonotum. Pronotum. Tarsus. Claw. Abdomen. Ward et al.’s . "flies“. Almost 120,000 spp. worldwide. 51,197 spp. worldwide are aquatic or . semiaquatic. 17,000 spp. in 2,222 . genn. . in 108 . famm. . in North America. 6,081 spp. in 495 . genn. . in 30 . famm. CHAPTER. Too Much of a Good Thing?. Elephant populations in southern Africa declined sharply due to hunting but have made overwhelming comebacks within nature reserves and parks.. Some worry that elephant overpopulation is causing a decline in local biodiversity and damage to farms and infrastructure.. Insecta. 26-32 orders – depending upon classification scheme. found on every continent except...maybe Antarctica. Collembola. recently found in subterranean lakes in Antarctica. 10 orders with aquatic representatives. All seven species in danger through:. Trawler fishing. Destroyed many coral gardens that are turtle feeding grounds. Turtles hunted for leather. Eggs taken for food. Pollution of ocean water. Case Study: The Plight of Sea Turtles.