Explores how two coastal ecosystems are responding to the pressures of human expansionThe Northern Adriatic Sea, a continental shelf ecosystem in the Northeast Mediterranean Sea, and the Chesapeake Bay, a major estuary of the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States, are semi-enclosed, river-dominated ecosystems with urbanized watersheds that support extensive industrial agriculture.Coastal Ecosystems in Transition: A Comparative Analysis of the Northern Adriatic and Chesapeake Bay presents an update of a study published two decades ago. Revisiting these two ecosystems provides an opportunity to assess changing anthropogenic pressures in the context of global climate change. The new insights can be used to inform ecosystem-based approaches to sustainable development of coastal environments.Volume highlights include:* Effects of nutrient enrichment and climate-driven changes on critical coastal habitats* Patterns of stratification and circulation* Food web dynamics from phytoplankton to fish* Nutrient cycling, water quality, and harmful algal events* Causes and consequences of interannual variabilityThe American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.Read a review of this book in Marine Ecology review of this book

List of Contributors viiPreface xi1. Introduction: Coastal Ecosystem Services at Risk 1Thomas C. Malone, Alenka Malej, and Jadran Faganeli2. Recent Status and Long-Term Trends in Freshwater Discharge and Nutrient Inputs 7Qian Zhang, Stefano Cozzi, Cindy Palinkas, and Michele Giani3. Sea State: Recent Progress in the Context of Climate Change 21William C. Boicourt, Matja? Licer, Ming Li, Martin Vodopivec, and Vlado Malacic4. Phytoplankton Dynamics in a Changing Environment 49Mark J. Brush, Patricija Mozetic, Janja Francé, Fabrizio Bernardi Aubry, Tamara Djakovac, Jadran Faganeli, Lora A. Harris, and Meghann Niesen5. Eutrophication, Harmful Algae, Oxygen Depletion, and Acidification 75Mark J. Brush, Michele Giani, Cecilia Totti, Jeremy M. Testa, Jadran Faganeli, Nives Ogrinc, W. Michael Kemp, and Serena Fonda Umani6. Mesozooplankton and Gelatinous Zooplankton in the Face of Environmental Stressors 105James Pierson, Elisa Camatti, Raleigh Hood, Tjasa Kogovsek, Davor Lucic,¿ Valentina Tirelli, and Alenka Malej7. Ecological Role of Microbes: Current Knowledge and Future Prospects 129Valentina Turk, Sairah Malkin, Mauro Celussi, Tinkara Tinta, Jacob Cram, Francesca Malfatti, and Feng Chen8. Advances in Our Understanding of Pelagic-Benthic Coupling 147Jeremy M. Testa, Jadran Faganeli, Michele Giani, Mark J. Brush, Cinzia De Vittor, Walter R. Boynton, Stefano Covelli, Ryan J. Woodland, Nives Kovac, and W. Michael Kemp9. Status of Critical Habitats and Invasive Species 177Cindy Palinkas, Michele Mistri, Lorie Staver, Lovrenc Lipej, Petar Kru?ic,¿ J. Court Stevenson, Mario Tamburri, Cristina Munari, and Martina Orlando-Bonaca10. Status of Fish and Shellfish Stocks 203Victor S. Kennedy, Luca Bolognini, Jakov Dulcic,¿ Ryan J. Woodland, Michael J. Wilberg, and Lora A. Harris11. Ecosystem-Based Management of Multiple Pressures: Summary and Conclusions 229Alenka Malej, Jadran Faganeli, and Thomas C. MaloneIndex 233