Research Catalog

Title

Dynamic modeling for marine conservation / editors, Matthias Ruth, James Lindholm.

Publication

New York : Springer, 2002.

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Additional Authors

Ruth, Matthias.

Description

xx, 449 pages : illustrations; 24 cm

Subject

• Conservation biology > Computer simulation
• Marine biodiversity conservation > Computer simulation

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

• Pt. I. Concepts and Techniques. 1. Introduction / Matthias Ruth and James Lindholm. 2. Modeling in STELLA / Matthias Ruth and James Lindholm. 3. Predator-Prey Dynamics / Matthias Ruth and James Lindholm. 4. Epidemics in the Marine System / Matthias Ruth. 5. Impact of Fishing Pressure on Mean Length of Fish / Matthias Ruth. 6. Spatial Fisheries Model / Matthias Ruth -- Pt. II. Applications. 7. Modeling Atmosphere-Ocean Interactions and Primary Productivity / Joe Grzymski, Mark A. Moline and Jay T. Cullen. 8. Impact of Dynamic Light and Nutrient Environments on Phytoplankton Communities in the Coastal Ocean / Mark A. Moline, Oscar Schofield and Joe Grzymski. 9. Modeling Eelgrass (Zostera marina L.) Distributions in Great Bay, New Hampshire / Pamela M. Behm and Roelof M. J. Bumans. 10. Life-Stage-Based Recovery Dynamics of Marine Invertebrates in Soft-Sediment Habitats / Andrew M. Lohrer and Robert B. Whitlatch.
• 11. Horseshoe Crabs and Shorebirds / Mark Maguire and Matthias Ruth. 12. Kelp, Urchins and Otters in the California Coastal Region / Erin J. Tornatore and Matthias Ruth. 13. Nile Perch Population Dynamics in Lake Victoria: Implications for Management and Conservation / Les Kaufman and Jesse Schwartz. 14. Dynamics of Multiple Fish Species Under Variable Levels of Exploitation / Matthias Ruth and James Lindholm. 15. Fish Population Responses to Sea Floor Habitat Alteration: Implications for the Design of Marine Protected Areas / James Lindholm, Peter Auster and Matthias Ruth / [et al.]. 16. Management of the Commons: Social Behavior and Resource Extraction / Brynhildur Davidsdottir. 17. An Age-Structured Model of Fish Population Enhancement: Implications for Conservation and Economic Sustainability / Richard Langton, James Lindholm and James Wilson / [et al.]. 18. The Global Shrimp Market / Denise Johnston, Chris Soderquist and Donnella Meadows -- Pt. III. Conclusion.
• 19. Reflections on the Parts and the Whole / James Lindholm and Matthias Ruth -- App. Installation Instructions for Dynamic Modeling for Marine Conservation.

ISBN

0387953175 (alk. paper)

LCCN

2001032840

OCLC

• 46908848
• ocm46908848
• SCSB-4252152

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Columbia University Libraries