«If that behavior is important for controlling
certain ecosystem processes, like for instance nutrient cycling, it's then reasonable to suggest that fundamental aspects of the ecosystem may well change in ways that we currently don't appreciate.»
Not exact matches
That level of interest is encouraging to him and other researchers because
ecosystems are so complex that once
certain species, functions or
ecosystem processes are lost, there's no getting them back — at least not using current techniques or knowledge.
More information on the effects of ocean acidification is a major environmental priority because of the threat it poses to
certain processes, organisms and
ecosystems.