Alternative equilibria in shallow lakes.

Summary

The reasons why alternative equilibria are theoretically expected in shallow lakes are discussed, evidence from the field is reviewed, and recent applications of this insight in lake management are evaluated.

Keywords

Alternative stable state, Environmental science, Waves and shallow water, Biomass (ecology), Nutrient

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