Browsing by Subject "Ecological indicators"
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The behavioural ecology of the Orange–Vaal River yellowfish in lentic and lotic ecosystems, North–West Province, South Africa
(North-West University, 2013)Fishes are widely used by biologist as ecological indicators that measure key elements of complex systems, without having to capture the full complexity of a specific system. The Vaal River in South Africa is classified ... -
Comparison of phytoplankton assemblages in two differentially polluted streams in the Middle Vaal Catchment, South Africa
(Elsevier, 2019)Phytoplankton is an important role player in the ecology of rivers and streams, and sensitive to changes in water quality. This study aimed to determine how pollution influenced phytoplankton composition in two streams and ... -
Metrics to assess ecological condition, change, and impacts in sandy beach ecosystems
(Elsevier, 2014)Complexity is increasingly the hallmark in environmental management practices of sandy shorelines. This arises primarily from meeting growing public demands (e.g., real estate, recreation) whilst reconciling economic demands ... -
Multi-species assessment of South African coal mine reclamation soils for ecosystem recovery
(North-West University (South Africa)North-West University, 2020)At present, there is no comprehensive soil quality assessment practice for the coal mining industry in South Africa. Studies have shown that belowground soil biota are crucial to soil ecosystem functioning and are sensitive ... -
Sustainable drinking water supply service and development in the face of different resource challenges : a case study of Midvaal Water Company, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Water quality of resources in large parts of South Africa is declining. The Vaal River is heavily polluted when it reaches its mid-section at Midvaal Water Company in the North-West Province. Midvaal, a water service ...