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S. Bastianoni, A.G. Bernstein, M. Manfredi, L. Montobbio & E. Tiezzi

Abstract

Use of thermodynamic orientors for the management of aquatic systems S. Bastianoni*, A.G. Bernstein^, M. Manfred^, L. Montobbio^ & E. Tiezzi* 'Department of Chemical and Biosystems Sciences, University of Siena, Italy. * Environmental Engineering Department, Consorzio Venezia Nuova, Italy. Abstract The Lagoon of Venice is a very complex ecosystem, in which the action of humans has played a fundamental role for centuries. The effects of this action are very different: the construction of a uniquely charming city, the industrial zone of Porto Marghera, the development of fishery farms, the continuous and huge inflow of tourists. The Lagoon of Venice consequently needs a very careful management, in order to maintain, or better to improve, the equilibrium among the various aspects that constitute this unique "whole": social functions (productive systems, jobs, population, historical heritage) and ecosystems health. To have a better understanding of such a system we have us

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