Essays about: "Baltic Sea region"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 83 essays containing the words Baltic Sea region.

  1. 16. Is blue mussel farming a potential mitigation tool to combat eutrophication in the Baltic Sea? A synthesis based on stakeholder interviews

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Emilija Zilinskaite; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Baltic Sea; Baltic Sea Region; eutrophication; blue mussel farming; circular economy;

    Abstract : The Baltic Sea is the most polluted sea in the world. Its hydrological conditions and ongoing eutrophication are a high threat for marine biodiversity and ecosystems. Additionally, eutrophication has negative effects on the wellbeing of countries and their societies in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR). READ MORE

  3. 17. Detection of Archaeological Sites from Aerial Imagery using Deep Learning

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för astronomi och teoretisk fysik - Genomgår omorganisation

    Author : Jorge Lazo; [2019]
    Keywords : Deep Learning; Archaeology; Computer Vision; Aerial Imagery; Transfer Learning.; Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : In recent years, Deep Learning has proven to be an outstanding tool in the field of computer vision showing promising results in different fields such as the analysis of medical images, obstacle detection for self-driving cars, automatic image caption generation, etc. In the case of Archaeology, the adoption of these methods in the detection of archaeological structures from aerial images has been slower than in other fields. READ MORE

  4. 18. Resilience in urban hydrology : A study of storm water management in the municipality of Stockholm

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Boel Lindberg; [2019]
    Keywords : Storm water management; Storm water; Stormwater; Blue structures; Resilience in infrastructure; Urban runoff;

    Abstract : The environmental issues of storm water in the urban environment is addressed in political policies on many different governance levels. The concept of “sustainable storm water” in Europe uses the natural water cycle as a template for urban drainage, and the EU has a water framework directive (WFD) with a systems approach, using drainage basins as the starting point of all actions. READ MORE

  5. 19. Using Blue Mussels as a Tool for Mitigating Eutrophication in the Baltic Sea

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Johanna Ståhle; Linnea Henriksson; [2018]
    Keywords : Life cycle analysis LCA ; recycling of nutrients; blue mussels; mussel farm; mussel meal; biogas; compost;

    Abstract : Eutrophication is a consequence of excess nutrients in the water which leads to increased algaegrowth, reduced water transparency and hypoxic bottoms. This is the biggest environmental problemfor the Baltic Sea which recently has resulted in stricter legislations and other initiatives to help theBaltic Sea to recover. READ MORE

  6. 20. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in the Baltic Sea region : The effects of SSRI on teleost fish

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik

    Author : Ida Skaring; [2018]
    Keywords : SSRI; Teleost; Physical effect; Behavioral effect; Ecological impact;

    Abstract : Pharmaceuticals, enter the aquatic environments through sewage treatment plants and may affect fish. This examination paper is a literature study that focuses on Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, SSRIs, exposure and the impacts on teleosts in the Baltic Sea by assessment of peer-reviewed literature and material. READ MORE