Search Results - "Human, L. R.D."

Nursery provision of red-algal habitats in temperate Algoa Bay, South Africa by James, N. C., Jacobs, A. G., Gayiza, M., Human, L. R.D., Steyn, P. P., Bernard, A. T., Rishworth, G. M.

“…This study examines the importance of both macroalgal heterogeneity and specific macroalgal species or morphotypes to nursery provision for juvenile sparids (…”
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Blue carbon stocks in southern Africa's Endangered seagrass Zostera capensis by Wasserman, J., Human, L.R.D., Adams, J.B.

“…Blue carbon research, although rapidly expanding, still requires site- and species-specific assessments to inform decision-making and policy formation. In this…”
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Wetland plants as indicators of heavy metal contamination by Phillips, D.P., Human, L.R.D., Adams, J.B.

“…•We investigated the metal accumulating ability in three plant species.•(Cd, Cu, Pb, and Zn) were found in higher concentrations in the roots.•Results indicate…”
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Observations on the distribution and abundance of a green tide along an intertidal shore, Knysna Estuary by Allanson, B.R., Human, L.R.D., Claassens, L.

“…Observations on an unexpected bloom of Ulvales taxa in the Knysna River Estuary, South Africa, were made between summer 2014/15 and through the winter and…”
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Insights into the cause of an Ulva lactuca Linnaeus bloom in the Knysna Estuary by Human, L.R.D., Adams, J.B., Allanson, B.R.

“…Recently a large bloom of opportunistic macroalgae, with Ulva lactuca as the dominant species, covered the lower reach of the permanently open Knysna Estuary…”
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Natural nutrient enrichment and algal responses in near pristine micro-estuaries and micro-outlets by Human, L.R.D., Magoro, M.L., Dalu, T., Perissinotto, R., Whitfield, A.K., Adams, J.B., Deyzel, S.H.P., Rishworth, G.M.

“…•Naturally-occurring pristine estuarine ecosystems are rare worldwide.•Drivers and state shifts in algae were assessed in estuaries of varying quality.•Algal…”
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Responses in a temporarily open/closed estuary to natural and artificial mouth breaching by Human, L.R.D., Snow, G.C., Adams, J.B.

“…The Great Brak Estuary is a temporarily open/closed estuary located on the south coast of South Africa. The construction of the Wolwedans Dam in the catchment…”
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Investigation into the mortality of mangroves at St. Lucia Estuary by Adams, J.B., Human, L.R.D.

“…Lake St. Lucia is the largest estuarine lake in South Africa and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The St. Lucia Estuary resides in a poor state due to drought…”
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Is the largest African penguin colony in South Africa influencing local ocean productivity? by Passuni, G, Human, LRD, Riddick, SN, Pattrick, P, Bizani, M, Deyzel, SHP, Strydom, NA, Bornman, TG, Pichegru, L

“…In coastal waters, nutrient supplies originate principally from allochthonous sources, such as inputs from rivers, estuaries or oceanic waters. Recently, it…”
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Nutrient fluxes from sediments pose management challenges for the Knysna Estuary, South Africa by Human, LRD, Weitz, R, Allanson, BR, Adams, JB

“…This study investigated seasonal dynamics of benthic nutrient fluxes using in situ benthic chambers deployed over a 24-hour period at the sediment water…”
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Characterisation of selected micro-estuaries and micro-outlets in South Africa using microalgal, zooplanktonic and macrozoobenthic assemblages by Magoro, ML, Dalu, T, Human, LRD, Perissinotto, R, Deyzel, SHP, Wooldridge, TH, Adams, JB, Whitfield, AK

“…South Africa has approximately 200 micro-estuaries and micro-outlets along its more than 3 000 km of coastline. Many of these microsystems (i.e. micro-outlets…”
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Reeds as indicators of nutrient enrichment in a small temporarily open/ closed South African estuary by Human, LRD, Adams, JB

“…This study investigated the use of δ¹⁵N levels in Phragmites australis reeds as an indicator of nutrient input into the small temporarily open/closed East…”
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