Aquatic Ecological Restoration: Principles, Practices & Progress provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific principles, practical approaches, and emerging innovations involved in restoring degraded aquatic ecosystems. Covering rivers, lakes, wetlands, estuaries, and coastal environments, the book highlights the growing ecological challenges caused by climate change, pollution, habitat destruction, biodiversity loss, and invasive species. It presents key restoration strategies including ecological engineering, habitat rehabilitation, ecosystem-based management, and sustainable conservation practices aimed at improving ecosystem resilience and environmental sustainability.
The volume also discusses planning and design of restoration projects, monitoring and evaluation techniques, ecosystem modelling, environmental auditing, and the use of modern assessment tools for ecosystem health analysis. Special emphasis is given to governance frameworks, environmental policies, and legal aspects supporting restoration initiatives. Designed for students, researchers, environmental professionals, and policymakers, this book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the science, management, and future directions of aquatic ecological restoration and sustainable aquatic resource management.
Chapter 1. Introduction to Aquatic Ecological Restoration
Chapter 2. Effect of Climate Change on Eco-Degradation and Ways to Restore
Chapter 3. Bridging Human Design and Nature: The Principles of Ecological Engineering
Chapter 4. Planning and Designing Ecological Restoration Projects
Chapter 5. Invasive Species Control in Aquatic Restoration
Chapter 6. Monitoring and Evaluation of Ecological Restoration
Chapter 7. Ecosystem Health Cards: A Tool for Monitoring and Reporting Ecosystem Condition
Chapter 8. Ecosystem Modelling and Auditing: Tools for Sustainable Environmental Management
Chapter 9. Governance and Legal Framework for Ecological Restoration
Chapter 10. Restoring Aquatic Ecosystems: Comprehensive Approaches, Emerging Challenges, and Innovative Solutions for Freshwater and Marine Resilience.