Benthic Algae of Southern Baffin Island: II. The Epipelic Communities in Temporary Ponds

1974 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 809 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. W. Moore
Keyword(s):  
Benthic Algae ◽  
Temporary Ponds ◽  
Baffin Island

Gem hornblende from Baffin Island, NWT, Canada

1986 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-107
Author(s):  
Willow Wight
Keyword(s):  
Baffin Island

Impact of Catchment Urbanisation on Lake Macquarie (Australia)

1989 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 205-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. L. Simmons ◽  
S. L. Trengove
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Enrichment ◽  
Benthic Algae ◽  
Water Clarity ◽  
Nutrient Concentrations ◽  
Lake Area ◽  
Seagrass Beds ◽  
Coastal Lake ◽  
Aesthetic Quality ◽  
Wastewater Disposal ◽  
Coastal Lakes

Increasing urbanisation of coastal areas is leading to impacts on coastal lakes which decrease their amenity for recreation and tourism. Runoff and wastewater discharge cause siltation, impact seagrass beds and change the characteristics of open waters, affecting boating, swimming, fishing and the aesthetic quality of the locale. Management of urban development and wastewater disposal is required to minimise sedimentation and nutrient enrichment. This could include development restrictions, runoff controls and a strategy for wastewater treatment and discharge. The catchment of Lake Macquarie, a marine coastal lake, has been progressively urbanised since 1945. Urbanisation, through increased stormwater runoff and point source discharges, has caused a major impact on the lake in terms of sedimentation and nutrient enrichment. Losses of lake area and navigable waters have occurred. Accompanying problems include changes in the distribution of seagrass beds and nuisance growths of benthic algae. Since the 1950's, dry weather nutrient concentrations have increased and mean water clarity has decreased. Severe problems, as observed in other New South Wales coastal lakes, for example benthic algae in Lake Illawarra and Tuggerah Lakes, have not yet developed. Because of the lead time taken to implement policies and controls, trends should be identified and policies developed now so as to avoid nutrient buildup and development of sustained problems.

ORGANIC MATTER PRESERVATION IN CHERT: MESOPROTEROZOIC ANGMAAT FORMATION, BAFFIN ISLAND, CANADA

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley R. Manning-Berg ◽  
◽  
Michael L. Tuite ◽  
Kenneth H. Williford ◽  
Linda C. Kah
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Baffin Island
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