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limnologyStudy of lakes and other bodies of open fresh water, in terms of their plant and animal biology, chemistry, and physical properties. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In the second "perspectives" section, Robert Wetzel, the "dean" of limnologists, makes a plea for the importance of understanding microbial metabolic processes in wetlands and then encourages scientists and managers to apply this understanding to ensure human survival. Although limnologists have steadfastly maintained that LSC has "no discernable impact" on Cayuga Lake and is equivalent to only four to five hours of sunlight a year, many residents feel betrayed that the University is using their lake as a guinea pig for the world's first inland lake cooling project. Limnologists, geographers, geologists, ethnic specialists, agricultural and soil specialists, experts on air and water pollution, engineers, and forestry experts were to be included in the group. |
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