Marine ecology in a changing world

This book examines classical ecological issues relating to marine ecosystems in the context of climate change. With contributions from an impressive group of Argentinean and German oceanographers, the book gives a comprehensive picture of marine ecology which is at the crossroads today because of global warming. The book begins with an examination of the fundamentals of marine ecology: ecosystem stability, water quality and biodiversity in the context of the changes taking place globally. It then provides an overview of the major marine ecosystems in the same context, from the primary producers to the big marine mammals. The chapters cover primary consumers level, benthic communities, seaweeds assemblages and wetlands ecology, fisheries and seabirds. This information will assist scientists to see how the marine life presently faces deviations from the classical theory.