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The book presents the most important aspects of pollution, conservation and management of aquatic environment/resources. It contain research papers and review articles describing scientific as well as engineering aspects of conservation and management of aquatic resources. Included in the book are factual studies and research based recommendations. With it application oriented and interdisciplinary approach, the book would be immensely useful for everyone dealing with aquatic environment. This includes environmental scientist, academician, environmental engineer, environmental manager, under graduate and post graduate students.

The present book is compendium of recent original research in the field of aquatic ecology. It is an assemblage of up-to-date information of rapid advances and developments taking place in the field of aquatic ecology. The chapters in the book have been contributed by eminent scientists/academicians. The book is a unique compilation of 37 chapters which discusses exhaustive studies on fish biology, planktonology, physico-chemical environment, toxicology, physiology etc. With its application oriented and interdisciplinary approach, the book would be immensely useful to students, teachers, researchers, scientists,policy makers, environmental lawyers and others interested in aquatic ecology. The chapters in the book have been contributed by eminent scientists/academicians active in the areas of aquatic ecology.

The marked increase in concentration of CO2, methane and other greenhouse gases has increased the global temperature during past few decades. An increase in global temperature and precipitation has increased the proliferation of vector borne diseases in plants and animals including human beings. The changes in climatic conditions may be detrimental to forest and aquatic ecosystems. Scientists have distinguished and environmental engineers contributed several chapters for the present book which includes important pollution management strategies useful to academicians, industries and forest planners. The health aspects of plants and human beings are discussed in detail in changing global environmental scenario. A chapter also discusses ozone depletion and its consequences. The book will be an asset to readers and hope it will provide various clues to reduce damages caused by environmental pollution and climate change. Dr. Arun Arya is currently working as Senior Professor, Department of Botany and Coordinator, Environmental Science Programme in The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. He served a Head, Dept. of Botany during 2008-2013. Dr. Arya is a recipient of Young Scientist award of DST, New Delhi in 1986. He has guided numerous research projects funded by DST, CSIR, DBT, ISRO, MoEF and UGC.

This 8th volume of the book'Advances in Aquatic Ecology'is an excellent compilation of 35 research as well as review communications, lucidly written by stalwarts from various research institutions and universities of India and abroad. It is hoped that this volume shall generate further database and interest for the benefit of academicians, researchers, policymakers, ecoplanners, administrators and scientists working in the field of aquatic ecology.

Organisms live together in a given ecosystem for a long period of time. Then, through time, they show high degree of intrinsic stability and resilience to climate and other environmental factors in the given ecosystems; the natural phenomena become disturbed resulting in human-organism conflict. To avoid this lethal conflict between environment and human beings, there is a crying need of formulation of certain strategies to manage the environment ecofriendly. In this book, main emphasis has been laid down on reckoning the environmental threats and their possible integrated management. This book is a unique compilation of most recent research articles of eminent environmental scientists which will be helpful for students, research scholars, professors as well as policy makers in achieving the long cherished dream of ecosocialism.

This book covers the physico-chemical and biological water quality status of various fresh water resources. It reflects new achievements of researchers in many countries, representing the current international level on water and wastewater treatment technology. This book could probably helpful as a reference guide for students and professional in the wastewater industry. It reflects the latest advances and critical topics in water supply and treatment.

Survival of any organism depends upon its surrounding environment. The relationship between man and his environment is never static. Man's extensive interaction with the environment has resulted in Eco-Degradation. The Eco-Degradation is pose to come up as one of the major concerns for the mankind. Increasing rate of Urbanisation, Industrialisation, Mining, Deforestation and Population explosion resulted in highly polluted milieu and formidable health hazards not only for the mankind but for the entire living beings. The present book deals with the impact of Eco-Degradation on Population Health as well as Aquatic Health. Actual scientific research articles/reviews were included in the book were written by the eminent scientists of the field. This book will be of great use as a reference book to students/research scholars/scientists working in the field of Environmental Studies, Life Sciences and Social Sciences.

Not only scientists, but common man and bureaucrats are also worried about the increasing threats to our aquatic ecosystems. Therefore basic knowledge about the aquatic ecosystems, pollution and conservation is essential. In this context ‘Advances in Aquatic Ecology (Vol. 5)'focuses the issues to preserve these precious ecosystems. This volume is a unique compilation of 42 research papers which discusses exhaustive studies on physico-chemical environment, planktonology, fisheries, toxicology etc.With its application oriented and interdisciplinary approach, the book would be immensely useful to students, teachers, researchers, scientists, policy makers, environmental lawyers and others interested in aquatic ecology. The chapters in this book have been contributed by eminent scientists/academicians active in the areas of aquatic ecology.

The present book is compendium of recent original research in the field of aquatic ecology. It is an assemblage of up-to-date information of rapid advances and developments taking place in the field of aquatic ecology. The book is unique compilation of 32 chapters, which discusses exhaustive studies on planktonology, physico-chemical environment, toxicology, physiology etc. With its application oriented and interdisciplinary approach, the book would be immensely useful to students, teachers, researchers, scientists, policy makers, environmental lawyers and others interested in aquatic ecology. The chapters in the book have been contributed by eminent scientists/academicians active in the areas of aquatic ecology.

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The book entitled “Environmental Science: Appreciation and Perception” provides comprehensive guide to the key factors of Environment. There are serval books on the environment which cover just one or other aspect of the Environmental Science. The Purpose of this comprehensive compilation is to analyse and explain the nature, development and possible implications of environmental education as an important Issue. This book is modeled on an architectural design, laying the foundation first and then building the structure with distinct elevation structure. The present book will be useful to the students, research scholars, scientists in the field of Environmental management and ecoplanners, politicians. In short, this book is helpful for every one who is seeking a clear cut understanding of the environment.

The real wealth of a nation is its people. The purpose of development is to creat an enabling environment for people to enjoy long, health and creative lives. Wise management of natural resources and protection of the global environment are essential to achieve sustainable development. World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that as much as 23% of the global burden of disease is associated with the environmental crisis. Every year nearly 3 million people die from air pollution and more than 5 million die from diarrhea caused by water pollution. Environmental change is an inevitable consequence of economic development and people's desire to improve their quality life. But, it is observed that the environmental crisis does not only degrade human health by exposing the people to harmful polluting agents but also pose a great threat to the nature. To solve this trenchant problem, most recent research articles of eminent environmental scientists of India have been compiled to develop certain management strategies. The present book will be helpful for students, research scholars, professors, scientists as well as for policy makers in achieving the goal of green revolution.

The word plankton was first of coined by Henson, which means ‘that which drifts'. A single organism in the plankton is known as a plankter. The wide distribution of many plankton species is one of the most striking features encountered in the study of planktonology. Some articles in the book clearly reveal the fact that the plankton is regarded as a best biotool. The book entitled “Ecology of Plankton” has been written covering applied aspects of Limnology in order to cater to the needs of students, research scholars and teachers in college and university. A book of this kind will be of immense use to all those who study or teach aquatic ecology and hydrobiology. Not only this, the present book will also be helpful for students, research scholars, professors, scientists as well as for limnologists for aquatic impact assessment and management.

During the recent years there is a growing concern for the conservation and management of our rivers, reservoirs and many aquatic ecosystems including wetlands, beels and lakes. All these systems are mismanaged due to lack of scientific data and proper evaluation of ecosystem functions to evolve an approach towards a right management. There are serious water problems and most of the river waters are not used even for irrigation and swimming purposes due to the poor water quality. The aim of this book is to provide its readers an acquaintance of the ecology of waterbodies from different parts of India. For this purpose 15 papers including reviews contributed by experts from different educational institutions and research laboratories have been arranged from reservoirs, ponds and tanks to major rivers. The book will be highly useful to research workers in aquatic biology, planners, managers, conservationists, NGO's environmental scientists and all those who are interested in environmental conservation and management.