Integrating modelling of biodiversity composition and ecosystem function

Development of State-and-Transition Models (STM): Integrating Ecosystem Function, Structure and Energy to STM

The main objective of an ecosystem sustainable management is to preserve itscapacity to respond and adapt to current disturbances and/or future changes, and maintain theprovision of environmental goods and services. Two very important properties linked to thisobjective are the ecosystem resilience and resistance to disturbance factors. The objective ofthis paper is to recommend conceptual modif...

Study on biodiversity, catch composition and length frequency distribution around the fish aggregation device in Qeshm Island Persian Gulf

The objective of the present study was to determine the effects of fish aggregation device (FAD) deployment on biodiversity, catch composition and length frequency distribution in the Qeshm Island handline fishery. Two FADs were deployed in the Qeshm Island. Four biodiversity indices including Margalef, Shannon-Weaver, Simpson and Pielou and also catch composition and length frequency distribut...

The ATEAM vulnerability mapping tool

Terrestrial ecosystems provide a number of vital services for people and society, such as biodiversity, food, fibre, water purification, carbon sequestration, and recreation. The future capability of ecosystems to provide these services is determined by changes in socio-economic trends, land use, biodiversity, atmospheric composition and climate. The primary objective of the project ATEAM (Adva...

Biodiversity Monitoring in Changing Tropical Forests: A Review of Approaches and New Opportunities

Tropical forests host at least two-thirds of the world’s flora and fauna diversity and store 25% of the terrestrial above and belowground carbon. However, biodiversity decline due to deforestation and forest degradation of tropical forest is increasing at an alarming rate. Biodiversity dynamics due to natural and anthropogenic disturbances are mainly monitored using established field survey app...

Biodiversity , Species Composition and Ecosystem Function