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Description:
Author(s):
Kenchington, Trevor John, author.
Title:
Biodiversity metrics for use in the ecosystem approach to oceans management / T.J. Kenchington and E.L.R. Kenchington.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (vi, 188 pages).
Series Statement:
Canadian technical report of fisheries and aquatic sciences ; 3059
General Note:
Distributed by the Government of Canada Depository Services Program (Weekly checklist 2013-50).
Abstract:
The Convention on Biological Diversity drives a need for biodiversity measurement, often supposed to mean measurement using simple metrics. This report considers what should be measured and provides an overview of both recent theoretical developments and the available indices, including an examination of the metrics of richness, evenness and their combination -- the 'diversity' of quantitative ecology. We conclude that those three are required when monitoring and mapping biodiversity but only to meet non-specialist expectations. For that purpose, we recommend species richness, the Exponential Shannon diversity index and Heip's index of evenness. Otherwise, simple metrics cannot usefully capture the complexities of ecosystems. Hence, we recommend that biodiversity be quantified through assessments that use more advanced analytical tools. Application of simple metrics should be limited to illustrating conclusions reached through more powerful and more reliable approaches.
Language Note:
Includes abstracts in English and French.
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 154-174).
Topical Term:
Biodiversity Monitoring Canada.
Biodiversity conservation Canada.
Marine biodiversity conservation Canada.
Marine ecosystem management Canada.
Biodiversity Canada Mathematical models.
Biodiversity Canada Measurement.
Coral reef ecology Canada.
Personal Name:
Kenchington, E. author.
Corporate Name:
Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans publisher.
Bedford Institute of Oceanography publisher.
Additional Physical Form Note:
Kenchington, Trevor John, author. Biodiversity metrics for use in the ecosystem approach to oceans management. Canadian technical report of fisheries and aquatic sciences Canadian technical report of fisheries and aquatic sciences ; (CaOONL)20147028973
Series Uniform Title:
Canadian technical report of fisheries and aquatic sciences no. 3059.
Electronic Access:
Access Information:
| Library | Location | Call Number | Type | Copies |
| INTERNET | INTERNET | QH77.C2 K463 2013 (Online) | E-BOOK | 1
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