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Active management of an artificial rocky coast

Hydrobiological Bulletin volume 23, pages 91–99 (1989)Cite this article

Abstract

Some aspects of the flora and fauna of the Dutch artificial rocky shores are described, together with abiotic factors determining their distribution. This leads to recommendations for future management. It is shown that there are many ways for a multifunctional use of the dikes and its flora and fauna. Certain types of flora and fauna might be used to strengthen a seawall. Examples are given of the possible application of hard substrate flora and fauna for water purification purposes and for monitoring of water and substrate quality.

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  1. R. J. Leewis

    Present address: Tidal Waters Division, Ministry of Transport and Public Works, P.O. Box 20907, 2500 EX, The Hague, The Netherlands

  2. H. W. Waardenburg & A. J. M. Meijer

    Present address: Bureau Waardenburg BV, Consultants for Ecotechnology, P.O. Box 365, 4100 AJ, Culemborg, The Netherlands

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    Leewis, R.J., Waardenburg, H.W. & Meijer, A.J.M. Active management of an artificial rocky coast. Hydrobiological Bulletin 23, 91–99 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02286431

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    KeyWords

    • hard substrate flora and fauna
    • management
    • coastal protection constructions
    • water purification
    • monitoring
    • water quality
    • substrate quality