Rivers of the Southern Atlantic

PASCUAL M; AIGO J; PESSACG N; DÍAZ B; TIBERI P; MISERENDINO L

Rivers of South America

Elsevier

Lugar: Amsterdam; Año: 2023;

Rivers of South America examines the physical, chemical, and biological environment of South American Rivers, and the people living in their basins. The book explores the main river basins, with information on each river´s history, physiography, clime, hydrology, biodiversity, ecological processes, environmental problems, management, and conservation. The book identifi es conservation hotspots for riverine environments, and is enriched with a large number of maps, photos, graphs, and tables. This reference is important for aquatic ecologists, environmental authorities, local and national governments, academics, NGOs, and those interested in the preservation and management of fl owing waters. Chapter 20 concentrates on the Southern Atlantic Basins of Patagonia.