Dynamic Modeling for Marine Conservation

From the reviews: "The main aim of this book is to explore the ecological complexity in marine systems in the light of setting a new conservation agenda using the power of dynamic modeling via the graphical programming language of STELLA Research software. ... I recommend this book to anyone interested in actively learning about and understanding the new challenges in marine conservation and related issues." (Andrea Belgrano, Ecology, Vol. 83 (9), 2002)

• Foreword.- Series Preface.- Acknowledgments.- Contributors.- I. Concepts and Techniques.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Modeling in STELLA.- 3. Predator-Prey Dynamics.- 4. Epidemics in the Marine System.- 5. Impact of Fishing Pressure on Mean Length of Fish.- 6. Spatial Fisheries Model.- II. Applications.- 7. Modeling Atmosphere-Ocean Interactions and Primary Productivity.- 8. Impact of Dynamic Light and Nutrient Environments on Phytoplankton Communities in the oastal Ocean.- 9. Modeling Eelgrass (Zostera marina L.) Distributions in Great Bay, New Hampshire.- 10. Life-Stage-Based Recovery Dynamics of Marine Invertebrates in Soft-Sediment Habitats.- 11. Horseshoe Crabs and Shorebirds.- 12. Kelp, Urchins and Otters in the California Coastal Region.- 13. Nile Perch Population Dynamics in Lake Victoria: Implications for Management and Conservation.- 14. Dynamics of Multiple Fish Species Under Variable Levels of Exploitation.- 15. Fish Population Responses to Sea Floor Habitat Alteration: Implications for the Design of Marine Protected Areas.- 16. Management of the Commons: Social Behavior and Resource Extraction.- 17. An Age-Structured Model of Fish Population Enhancement: Implications for Conservation and Economic Sustainability.- 18. The Global Shrimp Market.- III. Conclusion.- 19. Reflections on the Parts and the Whole.- Appendix: Installation Instructions for Dynamic Modeling for Marine Conservation.- References.