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Eutrophication and species invasion are formidable problems triggered by the effects of anthropogenic activities in the aquatic environment. Several researchers have highlighted the synergistic impact of climate change on specific aspects of the two problems separately. There is a need of scientific literature that depicts all the existing inter linkages simultaneously so that a complete understanding could be developed. This would enable the development of appropriate mitigation measures; especially in the present times when ecosystems are exposed to multiple environmental issues. The present review addresses this lacuna in the aquatic ecosystem and is the first hand approach to simultaneously link climate change with eutrophication and species invasion. Statistical analysis revealed that such linkages play an important role in magnifying the issues and should always be considered while devising mitigation measures. Aquatic ecosystems can then be effectively conserved and protected against the harmful effects of global change.
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Dutta, H. (2020). Exploring Synergistic Inter Linkages Among Three Ecological Issues in the Aquatic Environment. In: Roy, N., Roychoudhury, S., Nautiyal, S., Agarwal, S., Baksi, S. (eds) Socio-economic and Eco-biological Dimensions in Resource use and Conservation. Environmental Science and Engineering(). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-32463-6_13
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