Wetlands Ecology

Dr. Susanta Kumar Chakraborty is Professor of Zoology at Vidyasagar University and he received his M.Phil. in Environmental Science and Ph.D. in Marine Science from Calcutta University. His research centers on Coastal Ecology, Mangrove and Fresh Water Wetlands, Rivers and Estuaries, emphasising biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics. He has also worked on the integration of rural bio-technologies for environmental management, eco-restoration, and livelihood generation. He has received a number of awards in recognition of his research commitments. Dr. Chakraborty has taught for over three decades, mostly in the postgraduate level, covering different aspects of Zoology in general and Ecology/Environmental Science in particular, and has successfully supervised thirty Ph.D. students, published around 150 research papers, written books, and has completed more than a dozen research projects including consultancy work on environmental impact assessment in several countries. Dr. Chakraborty has also served at other universities as a member of selection committees and academic bodies, as well as an expert member in several government departments like U.G.C. and I.C.A.R., and he is a life member of a number of scientific bodies in India and serves on the editorial board of a number of journals. Dr. Poulami Sanyal is a Research Scientist at West Bengal Pollution Control Board, India.Dr. Ratnadeep Ray is an Assistant Professor of remote sensing and GIS in Earth Sciences at JIS University, kolkata, India.

• Chapter 1-Introduction.- Chapter 2-Historical perspectives of the wetlands with special reference to geomorphic evolution of East Kolkata Wetlands.- Chapter 3-Underlying ecological principles  for the functioning of  Wetland Ecosystems.- Chapter 4-Basics of Remote Sensing Techniques applicable in the aquatic freshwater  system: Classificatory Approaches of East Kolkata Wetlands.- Chapter 5-Biodiversity of East Kolkata wetlands: Concept of biodiversity.- Chapter 6-Ecosystem services and values of Wetlands (East Kolkata Wetlands). Chapter 7-Seasonal Dynamics of Physico-Chemical Parameters of Soil and Water.- Chapter 8-Threats and pollution of wetlands: Special reference to East Kolkata Wetland (E.K.W).- Chapter 9-Biomonitoring and Bioremediation.- Chapter 10-Sustainable conservation strategy (Waste Water Recycling).- Chapter 11-Conclusion.