Hierarchical Perspectives on Marine Complexities Searching for Systems in the Gulf of Maine

Name: Hierarchical Perspectives on Marine Complexities Searching for Systems in the Gulf of Maine
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ISBN: 9780231124898

ISBN-10: 0231124899

ISBN-13: 9780231124898

Edition: 2002

Authors: Spencer Apollonio

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An application of hierarchy theory to the ecological workings of the Gulf of Maine and of marine ecosystems in general. The author explores the idea of natural constraints inherent in these ecosystems and the impact upon such systems when constraints are reduced or removed.

Book details

List price: $50.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Publication date: 10/30/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 0.64" wide x 0.89" long x 0.05" tall
Weight: 0.770
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Credits



The Subject of the Search



Some Generalities About Hierarchy Theory and Some Examples



Physical Characteristics of the Gulf of Maine


Geological History


Geography


Tides



Fauna of the Gulf of Maine


Historical Abundances


Numbers and Kinds of Species


Marine Mammals


Former Abundances of Marine Mammals


Social Structure of Whales


Food of Whales


Mammals as Integrators


Seabirds


Fishes


Numbers of Fish Species


Cod and Other Fishes


Shrimps



Organism Characteristics


Qualities of Organisms


Classifying Species


Examples of r- and K-selected Organisms in the Gulf of Maine



Approaching Hierarchy Theory and the Gulf of Maine


Patchiness


Kinds of Systems


Precursors and Synthesis



Hierarchies and Constraints


The Nature of Hierarchy and Constraints


Scales and Constraints


Asymmetry


Hierarchical Asymmetry


Duality of Description


Hierarchical Integration


Hierarchical Incorporation


Constraints


Nonpredatory Constraints


Constraints and Time Lags


Reducing Constraints


Top Versus Bottom


Continuity of Hierarchy



Hierarchical Applications


What Fisheries Do


Maintaining Natural Constraints


Fisheries Management Based on Ecosystems Principles


The Search Continues ...


Notes


Glossary


References


Index