Coastal waters, Denmark
Main Contributors:
Johanna Yletyinen
Other Contributors:
Summary
The first widespread severe hypoxia in Denmark was recorded in 1981. Since then, hypoxia has been observed nearly every autumn in Danish coastal waters. The most severe and widespread hypoxia occurred in the late summer and autumn of 2002.
Type of regime shift
Ecosystem type
- Marine & coastal
Land uses
- Fisheries
Spatial scale of the case study
- Local/landscape (e.g. lake, catchment, community)
Continent or Ocean
- Europe
Region
- Northern Europe
Countries
- Denmark
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Key References
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Conley D, Carstensen J, Ærtebjerg G, Christensen PB, Dalsgaard T, Hansen J, Josefson A. 2007. Long-term changes and impacts of hypoxia in Danish coastal waters. Ecological Applications 17, 165-184.
Citation
Johanna Yletyinen.
Coastal waters, Denmark.
In: Regime Shifts Database, www.regimeshifts.org.
Last revised 2012-01-11 13:18:57 GMT.
