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Seaweeds and their Role in Globally Changing Environments (Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology)
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Название: Seaweeds and their Role in Globally Changing Environments (Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology)
Автор: Alvaro Israel, Rachel Einav, Joseph Seckbach
Издательство: Springer
Год издания: 2010
isbn: 9048185688
Количество страниц: 600
Язык: english
Формат: PDF
Размер: 8 Мб
Global warming is accelerating faster than the ability for natural
repair, and environmental stresses are damaging ecosystems, all
affecting physical and biological systems on Earth. A new Nasa-led
study shows that human activity has caused climate changes resulting in
permafrost thawing, acid rain, and lower productivity in lakes as well
as increased emissions of greenhouse gases, including CO2, N20, CH4,
CF3, and CFC. Marine plants play a vital role in maintaining the
balance of marine environments, while serving as a source of food for
humankind and important chemical compounds. Microalgae and seaweed have
enormous potential for reducing global warming and climate change.
During photosynthesis algae grow, draw CO2 from the atmosphere, release
oxygen, and produce solar biofuel. Experts in the life of marine plant
ecosystems in globally changing environments contributed chapters to
this book. The target readers are phycologists, ecologists, atmospheric
scholars, conservationists, environmentalists, and ecologically aware
laymen.
