1. Joint Master in Water and Coastal Management
Eutrophication
Alice Newton
University of Algarve
Joint Master in Water and Coastal Management
University of Bergen
06/04/2019

2. Eutrophication module
Discipline: general
Eutrophication is a +problem in both freshwater and coastal water
Topic: aquatic pollution
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3. Introduction Calendar and timetable Assessment and submission date
Bibliography
Programme
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4. Programme Calendar: week 17-01 to 21-01 Timetable: Room Anfi H7
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Presentations in another week
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5. Assessment
The module is worth 2 ECTS credits out of an annual total of 60 ECTS.
The assessment will be graded in two ways:
using a 0-20 scale, where 10 is the pass mark
using the ECTS A-F scale, where F is a fail
Assessment: (within communicating science) 15 minute presentation to your peers about Eutrophication in your country AND
Option 1: a press release and pamphlet
Option 2: a poster and pamphlet
Option 3: abstract to conference and posteror oral presentation
Submission is electronic (via ). date to be arranged.
A copy should also be sent to the secretary
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6. Information sources on Eutrophication
UNESCO: International Issues
EEA: European issues
NOAA, EPA : USA issues
ESA: Ecological implications Ecology
Journals eg Estuaries
USA
National Academy Press 2000 Clean Coastal Waters
ioc.unesco.org/hab/ HAB news
Web of Science for key words or authors
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7. Bibliography 1 Journals References 2 Books / Reports 3 Web
Some pdf or doc files will be provided
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8. Recent Refs Codisopoti et al 2001: N budgets
Diaz and Rosenberg 1995: Hypoxia
Karl et al 2002: Denitrification
Karl et al 2001: N:P
Rabalais et al 2002 Nutrient over enchichment
Seitzinger et al 2002: DIN and PIN inputs
Sterner et al 2002: Ecological stoichiometry
Turner 2002: Elemental ratios
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9. Key References (Journals)
Estuaries
Global Biogeochemical cycles
Hydrobiologia
Limnol. & Oceanography Special issue 2004
Ambio, Marine Eutrophication. Ambio 19:
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10. Key references (Books)
Cardoso A.C., Duchemin J., Magoarou P., Premazzi, G Criteria for the Identification of Freshwaters Subject to Eutrophication. J.R.C. 87pp ISBN
National Research Council Clean Coastal Waters. National Academy Press. 405pp. ISBN
Livingstone R.J., Eutrophication Processes in Coastal Systems. CRC Press Boca Raton. 327pp. ISBN
Thornton, J.A., Rast W., Holland M.M., Jolankai G. and S.-O. Ryding Assessment and Control of Non-point Source Pollution of Aquatic Ecosystems. UNESCO Paris 466 pp. ISBN
Jørgensen B.B. and Richardson K. (eds.) Eutrophication in Coastal Marine Ecosystem. Coastal and Estuarine Studies, vol. 52 American Geophysical Union, Washington, D.C. 272 pp, ISBN
Orive E., Elliot M., de Jonge V.N (eds) 2002 Nutrients and Eutrophication in Estuaries and Coastal Waters. Hydrobiology Vol 475 and 476
Lasserre P. and Marzollo A The Venice Lagoon Ecosystem UNESCO Vol 25 Man and the Biosphere Series 508pp
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11. Key references (Reports)
NOAA
Bricker, S.B., C.G. Clement, D.E. Pirhalla, S.P. Orlando, D.R.G. Farrow National Estuarine Eutrophication Assessment NOAA, Silver Spring, MD. 71 pp.
EEA
EEA (1999). Nutrients in European ecosystems. Environmental assessment report No 4. European Environment Agency, Copenhagen.
EEA (2000). ‘Environmental signals 2000’. Environmental Assessment Report, No 6, 108 pp.
EEA (2001) Eutrophication in Europe’s coastal waters. Topic report No 7, 86pp.
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12. Key references (Newspapers)
Feeding the World, Poisoning the planet
Cycle of Growth and Devastation
Sea grasses Vanish, Marine Life in Peril
China’s Prosperity Turns Seas Toxic
Seeds of Solution to Nitrogen Glut
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13. Objectives
This module relates to integrated river basin management and integrated coastal zone management
This module links up with other modules in the course (such as Harmful Algal Blooms)
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14. Requirements
There are no special requirements although some knowledge of environmental chemistry and ecology is useful.
A good grasp of complex ecosystem relationships is necessary
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15. Programme Eutrophication 1 Eutrophication 2 Eutrophication 3
Defining Eutrophication
History of Eutrophication
Eutrophication 2
Causes of Eutrophication
Eutrophication 3
Consequences of Eutrophication
Eutrophication 4
Assessing Eutrophication
Monitoring Eutrophication
Remediation
Eutrophication 5
Case Histories and Research
Eutrophication 6
Socio economic aspects of Eutrophication
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16. Learning outcomes
After completing this module you should know: The historical and conceptual background on Eutrophication in both freshwater and marine waters. The aim is to provide an understanding of the alterations in the nutrient cycles of aquatic ecosystems within a societal and global
After completing this module you should be able to: Assess the causes and consequences of eutrophication in an aquatic ecosystem and communicate this to stakeholders
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17. Other skills
You will also develop skills in communicating science such as
Preparing a Poster Presentation
Preparing and Delivering an Oral Presentation
Preparing Material for Informing the Public, such as Leaflets and Press Releases
Submitting an Abstract to a conference
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