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Coastal and marine ecosystems: Potential Effects on U.S. Resources & Global climate change (Page 1)

Coastal and marine ecosystems: Potential Effects on U.S. Resources & Global climate change

Kennedy VS, Twilley RR, Kleypas JA, Cowan JH Jr. and Hare SR ·
1 August 2002

This is the eighth in a series of Pew Center reports examining the potential impacts of climate change on the U.S. environment. It details the likely impacts of climate change over the next century on U.S. coastal and marine ecosystems, including estuaries, coral reefs, and the open ocean. Coordinator: Dr Victor Kennedy … • Temperature changes in coastal and marine ecosystems will influence organism metabolism and alter ecological processes such as productivity and species interactions.

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Marine Pollution in the United States: Significant Accomplishments, Future Challenges (Page 1)

Marine Pollution in the United States: Significant Accomplishments, Future Challenges

Boesch DF, Burroughs RH, Baker JE, Mason RP, Rowe CL and Siefert RL ·
1 February 2001

Marine Pollution in the United States: Significant Accomplishments, Future Challenges has been prepared by UMCES' faculty experts for use by the Pew Oceans Commission in evaluating national oceans policy regarding environmental quality and marine resources. The Pew Oceans Commission is an independent group of distinguished Americans conducting a national dialogue on the policies needed to restore and protect living marine resources in U.S. waters.

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Ecosystems and Global Climate Change: A review of potential impacts on U.S. terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity (Page 1)

Ecosystems and Global Climate Change: A review of potential impacts on U.S. terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity

Malcolm JR and Pitelka LF ·
1 December 2000

This report was prepared for the Pew Center on Global Climate Change to provide an overview of the potential effects of climate change on natural terrestrial ecosystems and their component species. Published in December 2000, it is the fifth in a series of reports examining the potential impacts of climate change on the U.S. environment. Coordinator:

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Science and Site 104: Long-term Options for Dredged Sediment Placement (Page 1)

Science and Site 104: Long-term Options for Dredged Sediment Placement

Baker JE, Boesch DF, Boicourt WC, Boynton WR, Chao SY, Cornwell JC, Fisher TR, Houde ED, Kennedy VS, Mason RP, Mihursky JA, Miller TJ, Sanford LP, Secor DH, Stevenson JC and Wright DA ·
15 September 1999

Scientists from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science have evaluated the scientific understanding and uncertainty related to five issues regarding the environmental effects of placement of dredged sediments at Site 104, at the head of the deep, natural channel of the Chesapeake Bay. This assessment was based on reviews of relevant studies and impact statements as well as on the scientists’ extensive knowledge and experience concerning the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.

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