On the Biotic Self-purification of Aquatic Ecosystems: Elements of the Theory

This is a fundamental top paper. The paper presented fundamental elements of a new useful theory of water ecosystem function. This is a theory of how aquatic ecosystem functions towards improving water quality (water self-purification). In terms of fundamental ecology and pure science, it is a solid contribution to finding secrets of ecosystem stability and self-organization. In terms of applied science, this is a useful contribution to scientific understanding of the vital ecosystem service, namely, maintaining water quality (making it clean and clear). This is a contribution to environmental safety, water sustainability.

The paper created an ecological theory of biological self-purification of water, in other words, the theory of multi-functional role of  the biota (sum of organisms) in water purification and pollution control. 

More recent publications by the same author, a Fulbright Award winning researcher with experience of doing research in best laboratories of U.S., U.K., Russia, and other countries, confirmed this theory.

More detailed explanation of the useful role of this paper please find here:

[3 Innovations IN ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, WATER SAFETY (with references, links to full texts of the papers, many pictures)]: http://5bio5.blogspot.com/2014/06/3-innovative-steps-in-ecology.html

The paper under the review was ahead of its time. I predict that it will be cited more and more in future. I give my very strong recommendations. I recommend this paper to all who are interested in innovations and future progress of ecology, water science, freshwater and marine biology, water quality, environmental safety and sustainability.

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New productive ecological theory of water quality. The new productive theory of ecological purification of water in aquatic ecosystems is formulated in this fundamental article. The theory is consistent and very useful to understand the status and trends in aquatic ecosystems under chemical pollution. The paper is highly recommended.

tags: marine, freshwater, ecological, theory, water quality, purification, water, aquatic, ecosystems, chemical pollution, role, biological, community, organisms

Review of the article: 

https://www.worldcat.org/profiles/Dr.A.Stein/reviews/2251860?reviewaction=fetchfull

https://www.worldcat.org/title/on-the-biotic-self-purification-of-aquatic-ecosystems-elements-of-the-theory/oclc/364685116?page=newreview

Pioneering paper. A fundamental contribution to aquatic ecology, marine ecology, freshwater ecology. The first publication to create a useful innovative theory of how aquatic ecosystem and the biological community function as a sophisticated hi-tech mechanism to maintain and improve water quality in ecosystems. This unique and productive theory explains the multifunctional role of aquatic organisms (aquatic biota) in water self-purification in ecosystem. The theory has a lot of applications. The author's fundamental concepts and conclusions are instrumental in better management of water resources, environmental safety of water supply, environmental protection. 

The author of this publication is a Fulbright Award-winning scientist at Lomonosov Moscow State University (the best university in Russia and a significant part of Eurasia), Dr. Sergei A. Ostroumov, who authored and co-authored two successful books on environmental sciences, ecotoxicology, and protection of environment, namely Biological Effects of Surfactants, and Conservation of Living Nature: Problems, Trends, Prospects.

This useful publication is a part of the series of insightful publications – ecology, environmental science – with substantial innovation. New facts, fresh insight, productive ideas. Full texts are available free. Different Internet services provide the helpful information, and the full texts or links. E.g., see:

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The evidence of merit of these scientific results is the citation of publications of this author, in the U.S., Europe and worldwide, see:

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Key words: self-purification,

Aquatic,   environmental,   ecosystems,   ecology ,  water, water quality,   ecosystem,   pollution control,   bivalves,   hydrobiology,  detergents,   biological,   safety,   marine,  hazards,   freshwater,   ecotoxicology,   science,  innovations,   mussels,   biota,   mytilus ,  pollutants,   biosphere ,  filter-feeders