Biogeochemistry Of Gulf Of Mexico Estuaries

The definitive ecological guide to the Gulf of MexicoEstuariesToday the ecological health of the Gulf of Mexicolong the base ofvast commercial fisheriesis at risk from a potent array ofthreats, from increased nutrient inputs to the loss of coastalwetlands that impact water quality.Never before has knowledge of the biogeochemical processes of theGulf's estuaries and wetlands been so critical to its preservation,and yet until now research on this vital area has beenfragmented.Biogeochemistry of Gulf of Mexico Estuaries offers a comprehensive,integrated examination of these vital natural resources and theirecology. Featuring contributions from a diverse group of expertscientists from all regions of the Gulf Coast, thisinterdisciplinary reference provides extensive coverage of what isknown about biogeochemical processesand the factors that regulatethemin warm temperate and subtropical systems. Organized around aframework that integrates geomorphology, sedimentary processes,nutrient cycling, and trace metals chemistry, it not onlydemonstrates how the Gulf's estuarine systems work, but alsoestablishes a basis for how they compare with other, betterstudiedtemperate estuaries. In addition, the book features afascinatingand timelyexamination of the effects ofbiogeochemical processes on estuarine management.Biogeochemistry of Gulf of Mexico Estuaries will be welcomed byecologists, marine scientists, environmental activists, and anyoneinvolved with managing these precious natural resources.