Description: This book discusses the advantages, disadvantages and tradeoffs associated with the most commonly used techniques in both aquatic and terrestrial research. It is divided into sections addressing carbon and energy dynamics, nutrient and water dynamics, manipulative ecosystem experiments and tools to synthesize our understanding of ecosystems. Detailed information about various methods will help researchers choose the most appropriate methods for their particular studies. Prominent scientists featured in this book discuss how tools from a variety of disciplines can be used in ecosystem science at different scales.

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