Biological Resources: Ecology, Agriculture,Biodiversity & Biogeochemistry Why Does Ecology Matter to Sustainable Development? How Does Ecology Matter to.

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Biological Resources:Ecology, Agriculture,Biodiversity &

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Why Does Ecology Matter to Sustainable Why Does Ecology Matter to Sustainable Development?Development?

How Does Ecology Matter to Sustainable How Does Ecology Matter to Sustainable Development?Development?

Source: Living Planet Report 2006

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He who drinks the water of the Nile is destined to taste its sweetness again.

Egyptian Proverb

‘Breadbasket of the Mediterranean’Napoleon

(~1mm yr-1 silt deposition)

Nixon 2003

Nixon 2003

Nixon 2003

Nixon 2003

Nixon 2003

Nixon 2003

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Fishery Recovery In the Nile Delta

Nixon 2003 Halim et al 1995• Increased NPP• Increased Nutrient

loading – Agriculture– Sewage

• Recovery from over-fishing?

• Increased Fishing Effort– Extending range to

open ocean

• Improved Technology

• Better statistics regarding fishing effort and catch

• Invasive Species

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Halim et al 1995