Scientific publications

Water bioresources are the most important factors of social-economic development of Russia and their investigations are very significant. At the present time perspectives of non-consumptive use of water bioresources depend on both their natural production potential and anthropogenic influence on ecosystems. This research is about development of scientifically based approach to conservation and sustainable use of bioresources of Lake Onego studying modern condition and functioning of hydrobiont population and communities. Both evaluation of specie composition and quantitative characteristics of water communities are presented. State of fish organism and population under anthropogenic impact (industrial, amateur and sport fishery, pollution) are revealed. Features of bioproductional potential are studied and theoretically feasible fish stocks and catches in Lake Onego are calculated. It allows recommending the most sustainable utilization of water bioresources. Reproduction and rehabilitation of bioresources under non-consumptive use are most carefully studied. Examination of normative legal base to evaluate water ecosystem damage is given. Scientific approaches to conserve and protect fish populations are developed.
The book is meant for biologists, ecologists, and specialists in environmental protection and sustainable water management.