Plankton A Guide to Their Ecology and Monitoring for Water Quality. 2nd edition.

This practical book provides a comprehensive introduction to the biology and ecology of plankton and describes its use as a tool for monitoring water quality. All the major freshwater and coastal phytoplankton and zooplankton groups are covered and their associated environmental issues are discussed. A chapter on best practice in sampling and monitoring explains how to design, implement and conduct meaningful phytoplankton and zooplankton monitoring programs in marine and freshwater habitats, as well as how to analyse and interpret the results for effective management decision-making. Real-life case studies demonstrate the use of plankton for identifying and monitoring water quality issues.

Contents
1. The importance of plankton
2. Plankton processes and the environment
3. Plankton-related environmental and water quality issues
4. Sampling methods for plankton
5. Freshwater phytoplankton: diversity and biology
6. Coastal and marine phytoplankton: diversity and ecology
7. Freshwater zooplankton: diversity and biology
8. Coastal and marine zooplankton diversity and biology
9. Plankton in the classroom