Biomonitoring of Human Impacts in Freshwater Ecosystems: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

• Published in: Advances in ecological research Vol. 44; pp. 1 - 68
• Main Authors: Friberg, Nikolai, Bonada, Núria, Bradley, David C, Dunbar, Michael J, Edwards, Francois K, Grey, Jonathan, Hayes, Richard B, Hildrew, Alan G, Lamouroux, Nicolas, Trimmer, Mark, Woodward, Guy
• Format: Book Chapter Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United Kingdom Elsevier Science & Technology 2011; Elsevier BV; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied ecology; Aquatic ecosystems; Biomonitoring; Climate change; Ecological science, the Biosphere; Ecosystem protection; Environmental degradation; Environmental impact; Environmental monitoring; Environmental Sciences; Environmental stress; Freshwater; Freshwater ecosystems; Human influences; Insects (entomology); Legislation; Management tools; Resource management; Water resources

It is critical that the impacts of environmental stressors on natural systems are detected, monitored and assessed accurately in order to legislate effectively and to protect and restore ecosystems. Biomonitoring underpins much of modern resource management, especially in fresh waters, and has recei...