Thames Estuary, UK
Main Contributors:
Johanna Yletyinen
Other Contributors:
Summary
Seasonal hypoxia in the Thames estuary was first recorded in the 1920s. Compared to the 1930-1970s, the hypoxic conditions have now improved due to nutrientmanagement.
Type of regime shift
Ecosystem type
- Freshwater lakes & rivers
Land uses
- Fisheries
Spatial scale of the case study
- Local/landscape (e.g. lake, catchment, community)
Continent or Ocean
- Europe
Region
- Southern England
Countries
- United Kingdom
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Key References
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Andrews MJ, Rickard DG. 1980. Rehabilition of the inner Thames estuary. Marine Pollution Bulletin 11, 327-332.
Citation
Johanna Yletyinen.
Thames Estuary, UK.
In: Regime Shifts Database, www.regimeshifts.org.
Last revised 2012-01-12 10:09:09 GMT.