Not everyone in the world can have tremendous energy and passion for marine life, particularly in the minute details that characterize rivers and lakes and the organisms that live there.
But a better understanding of limnology - relationships, structures and systems of fresh water bodies and their role in the ecosystem is crucial if we are to maintain the balance of nature. Thankfully, there are limnologists who do that job for us.
Limnologists are individuals who have a focus study and professional knowledge on the structure and function of inland water ecosystems like lakes, rivers and streams. They primarily deals with the physical, biological and chemical aspects of freshwater ecology. Their primary contribution is in the area of water conservation.
Before they can take leadership, management, technical, academic or scientific roles, limnologists are required to have adequate technical know-how and knowledge on GIS (Geographical Information System) and lake morphometry. Basic disciplines that they should master include water movements, sedimentology, paleolimnology, water transport, winter limnology, vegetation, and marine organism dynamics, among others.
Pre-requisite requirements for those aspiring to become limnologists include mathematical and analytical excellence, good scientific learning foundation, technical and computer skills and excellence in research and communications.
Famous limnologists in the world include Dr. Robert G. Wetzel, Evelyn Hutchinson, C. Juday, Ed Deevey, and E. A. Birge.
