University of Coimbra scientist publishes book on South American rivers
The authors believe this book is an important reference for aquatic ecologists, environmental agencies, local and national governments, academics, NGOs, and anyone concerned with the conservation and management of freshwater ecosystems.
Manuel Graça, professor at the Department of Life Sciences (DCV) of the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Coimbra (FCTUC), has just published 'Rivers of South America', a comprehensive overview of South American rivers, their freshwater biodiversity, environment and threats, conservation and cultural heritage.
The book delves into the physical, chemical and biological environment of South America's rivers and the communities that inhabit their basins. It explores the major river systems and provides insights into their history, physiography, climate, hydrology, biodiversity, ecological processes, environmental challenges and conservation efforts.
The work of Manuel Graça (University of Coimbra), Marcos Callisto (Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil), Franco Teixeira de Mello (University of the Republic, Uruguay), and Douglas Rodríguez-Olarte (Lisandro Alvarado Central Western University, Venezuela) identifies key conservation priorities for riverine environments, featuring an extensive collection of maps, photographs, graphs, and tables.
The authors believe this book is an important reference for aquatic ecologists, environmental agencies, local and national governments, academics, NGOs, and anyone concerned with the conservation and management of freshwater ecosystems. This new work builds on two previous publications that highlight the significance of rivers to humanity: Rivers of North America and Rivers of Europe.