R&D highlights edition 2019

18 Aquatic ecosystems are vital natural resources that provide habitats for numerous species as well as goods and services for the economy and society as a whole. Pressures on ecosystems and the environmenrs, rivers, lakes, estuaries and marine waters on the basis of a system understanding of the hydrodynamic, morpho- logical, chemical and biological processes and their interactions. To facilitate better decision- making about measures to make aquatic eco- systems more resilient and to improve environ- mental quality, Deltares develops model and information systems for policymakers, water managers and water users. Ecosystems and environmental quality