Acknowledging the present inability to determine objectively the status and trends among estuarine ecosystems, the environmental research community has recently
Acknowledging the present inability to determine objectively the status and trends among estuarine ecosystems, the environmental research community has recently
Ecological indicators address ecosystems structure and/or function and are commonly used to provide synoptic information about their state. Through quantitative
Experience demonstrates that none of the available measures regarding biological effects of pollution can be considered ideal, which is due to the complexity in
The field of ecosystem health explores the interactions between natural systems, human health, and social organization. As decision makers require a sound, modu