Patos Lagoon, Brazil
Main Contributors:
Johanna Yletyinen
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Summary
Periodic hypoxia in Patos Lagoon is caused by both natural and anthropogenic factors. It has resulted in fish kills.
Type of regime shift
Ecosystem type
- Marine & coastal
Land uses
- Fisheries
Spatial scale of the case study
- Local/landscape (e.g. lake, catchment, community)
Continent or Ocean
- South America
Region
- Southeastern Brazil
Countries
- Brazil
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Key References
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Diaz R, Rosenberg R. 2008. Spreading Dead Zones and Consequences for Marine Ecosystems. Science 321,926-929
Citation
Johanna Yletyinen.
Patos Lagoon, Brazil.
In: Regime Shifts Database, www.regimeshifts.org.
Last revised 2011-12-13 11:43:49 GMT.
