Temporal Dynamics of an Estuary: San Francisco Bay

Temporal Dynamics of an Estuary: San Francisco Bay
Title Temporal Dynamics of an Estuary: San Francisco Bay PDF eBook
Author James E. Cloern
Publisher Springer Science & Business Media
Pages 241
Release 2012-12-06
Genre Science
ISBN 9400955286

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Estuaries are highly dynamic systems subject to changes occurring over a spectrum of time scales ranging from very short periods (e. g. over a tidal cycle) to geologic time scales. The nature of an estuary reflects complex responses to many driving forces, each having a characteristic frequency (or frequencies) of change. For example, freshwater inflow to estuaries varies daily in response to short-term events such as storms, seasonally, and between years as a result of longer-term climatic variability. Other important components of weather, e. g. wind speed/ direction and daily insolation, also vary over time scales ranging from hours to years. Tidal amplitude changes continuously with dominant frequencies associated with the semi-diurnal cycle, the fortnightly neap-spring, and the semi-annual cycle. Temporal dynamics of these driving forces evoke responses in the form of changing (I) circulation patterns and mixing, (2) sediment composition and transport, (3) solute speciation and distribution, (4) composition and abundance of particulates, (5) biomass, species composition, and productivity of plant and animal communities, (6) rates of material exchange between the sediments, water column, and atmosphere, and (7) bioavailability of trace metals and other pollutants. The purpose of this book is to examine the temporal dynamics of these properties and processes in the San Francisco Bay estuary.

Temporal Dynamics of an Estuary

Temporal Dynamics of an Estuary
Title Temporal Dynamics of an Estuary PDF eBook
Author James E. Cloern
Publisher
Pages 237
Release 1985
Genre Estuarine ecology
ISBN 9789061937517

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Battleship, Battlegroup-cruiser Destroyer Group Homeporting, San Francisco Bay

Battleship, Battlegroup-cruiser Destroyer Group Homeporting, San Francisco Bay
Title Battleship, Battlegroup-cruiser Destroyer Group Homeporting, San Francisco Bay PDF eBook
Author
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Pages 826
Release 1987
Genre
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U.S. Geological Survey Circular

U.S. Geological Survey Circular
Title U.S. Geological Survey Circular PDF eBook
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Pages 484
Release 1984
Genre Geology
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Geologic Studies in Alaska by the U.S. Geological Survey During 1987

Geologic Studies in Alaska by the U.S. Geological Survey During 1987
Title Geologic Studies in Alaska by the U.S. Geological Survey During 1987 PDF eBook
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Pages 684
Release 1988
Genre Alaska
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Proceedings of the 1987 Exclusive Economic Zone Symposium on Mapping and Research

Proceedings of the 1987 Exclusive Economic Zone Symposium on Mapping and Research
Title Proceedings of the 1987 Exclusive Economic Zone Symposium on Mapping and Research PDF eBook
Author John F. Elder
Publisher
Pages 702
Release 1988
Genre Alaska
ISBN

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Estuary Restoration and Maintenance

Estuary Restoration and Maintenance
Title Estuary Restoration and Maintenance PDF eBook
Author Michael J. Kennish
Publisher CRC Press
Pages 371
Release 1999-08-31
Genre Science
ISBN 1420074431

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This timely volume examines the work of the National Estuary Program, the prominent federally-funded initiative dealing with pollution and other anthropogenic impacts on estuarine ecosystems and the management plans necessary to ensure that these invaluable natural treasures remain healthy and productive for future generations. Estuary Resto