Catchments And Corals
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Catchments And Corals
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Author : Miles Jonathan Furnas
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Catchments And Corals written by Miles Jonathan Furnas and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Coral reef ecology categories.
This text provides the first comprehensive description of the state of the Great Barrier Reef catchment, modern levels of runoff to the reef and the influence of runoff on coastal reef ecosystems.
Catchment Management And Coral Reef Conservation
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Author : Clive R. Wilkinson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Catchment Management And Coral Reef Conservation written by Clive R. Wilkinson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Coral reef ecology categories.
"This book aims to help people manage coral reefs and other coastal ecosystems; especially to solve problems that flow from watersheds adjacent to these reefs." -- Summary p.1.
Nutrients Catchments And Reefs
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Author : Australia. Department of the Environment and Heritage
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Nutrients Catchments And Reefs written by Australia. Department of the Environment and Heritage and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Ecology categories.
Oceanographic Processes Of Coral Reefs
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Author : Eric Wolanski
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2024-02-29
Oceanographic Processes Of Coral Reefs written by Eric Wolanski and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-29 with Science categories.
In the last two decades since publication of the first edition, substantial advancements have been made in the science, the need for transdisciplinary approaches to coral reef protection greater than ever before. This new edition, now in full color throughout with accompanying animations, goes beyond identifying foundational information and current problems to pinpoint science-based solutions for managers, stakeholders and policy makers. Coral reefs are connected by currents that carry plankton and the larvae of many reef-based organisms. Further, they supply food to reefs. Currents also bring pollutants from the land and, together with the atmosphere, affect the surrounding ocean. The chapters in this book provide a much-needed review of the biophysics of reefs with an emphasis on the Great Barrier Reef as an ecosystem. The focus is on interactions between currents, waves, sediment and the dynamics of coastal and reef-based ecosystems. The topographic complexity of reefs redirects mainstream currents, creates tidal eddies, mushroom jets, boundary layers, stagnation zones, and this turbulence is enhanced by the oceanographic chaos in the adjoining Coral Sea. This is the environment in which particles and organisms, of a range of sizes live, from tiny plankton to megafauna. This generates faunal connectivity at scales of meters to thousands of km within the Great Barrier Reef and with the adjoining ocean. Pollution from land-use is increasing and remedial measures are described both on land and on coral cays. The impact of climate change is quantified in case studies about mangroves and corals. Modelling this biophysical complexity is increasing in sophistication, and the authors suggest how the field can advance further.
Land Use In Nearshore Small Catchments Sediment Delivery And Effects On Reef Corals Of The Southwestern Coast Of Sri Lanka
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Author : V. R. Wanasinghe
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Land Use In Nearshore Small Catchments Sediment Delivery And Effects On Reef Corals Of The Southwestern Coast Of Sri Lanka written by V. R. Wanasinghe and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with categories.
Coral Reefs An Ecosystem In Transition
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Author : Zvy Dubinsky
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2010-12-02
Coral Reefs An Ecosystem In Transition written by Zvy Dubinsky and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-02 with Science categories.
This book covers in one volume materials scattered in hundreds of research articles, in most cases focusing on specialized aspects of coral biology. In addition to the latest developments in coral evolution and physiology, it presents chapters devoted to novel frontiers in coral reef research. These include the molecular biology of corals and their symbiotic algae, remote sensing of reef systems, ecology of coral disease spread, effects of various scenarios of global climate change, ocean acidification effects of increasing CO2 levels on coral calcification, and damaged coral reef remediation. Beyond extensive coverage of the above aspects, key issues regarding the coral organism and the reef ecosystem such as calcification, reproduction, modeling, algae, reef invertebrates, competition and fish are re-evaluated in the light of new research and emerging insights. In all chapters novel theories as well as challenges to established paradigms are introduced, evaluated and discussed. This volume is indispensible for all those involved in coral reef management and conservation.
Coral Reefs
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Author : Sriyanie Miththapala
language : en
Publisher: IUCN
Release Date : 2008
Coral Reefs written by Sriyanie Miththapala and has been published by IUCN this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Coastal ecology categories.
The Biology Of Coral Reefs
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Author : Charles R. C. Sheppard
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2018
The Biology Of Coral Reefs written by Charles R. C. Sheppard and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Nature categories.
Coral reefs represent the most spectacular and diverse marine ecosystem on the planet as well as a critical source of income for millions of people. However, the combined effects of human activity have led to a rapid decline in the health of reefs worldwide, with many now facing complete destruction. Their world-wide deterioration and over-exploitation has continued and even accelerated in many areas since the publication of the first edition in 2009. At the same time, there has been a near doubling in the number of scientific papers that have been written in this short time about coral reef biology and the ability to acclimate to ocean warming and acidification. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, incorporating the significant increase in knowledge gained over the last decade whilst retaining the book's focus as a concise and affordable overview of the field. The Biology of Coral Reefs provides an integrated overview of the function, physiology, ecology, and behaviour of coral reef organisms. Each chapter is enriched with a selection of 'boxes' on specific aspects written by internationally recognised experts. As with other books in the Biology of Habitats Series, the emphasis in this book is on the organisms that dominate this marine environment although pollution, conservation, climate change, and experimental aspects are also included. Indeed, particular emphasis is placed on conservation and management due to the habitat's critically endangered status. A global range of examples is employed which gives the book international relevance.
Coral Reefs Of The Indian Ocean
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Author : T. R. McClanahan
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2000-10-12
Coral Reefs Of The Indian Ocean written by T. R. McClanahan and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-10-12 with Nature categories.
Coral reefs are among Earth's most diverse, productive, and beautiful ecosystems, but until recently, their ecology and the means to manage them have been poorly understood and documented. In response to the inadequate information base for coral reefs, this book reviews the ecological and conservation status of coral reefs of the Western Indian Ocean, bringing together presentations of the region's leading scientists and managers working on coral reefs.Coral Reefs of the Indian Ocean: Their Ecology and Conservation starts with a general overview of the biogeography of the region and a historical account of attempts to conserve this ecosystem. It goes on to describe the state of the reefs in each of the countries with coral reefs, and it concludes with a series of management case studies.The book also summarizes most of the existing ecological information on reefs in this region and efforts at management, making it useful for students, teachers, and investigators interested in tropical or marine ecology, conservation biology and management, and environmental sciences.
Biology And Geology Of Coral Reefs V3
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Author : O.A. Jones
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2012-12-02
Biology And Geology Of Coral Reefs V3 written by O.A. Jones and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-02 with Science categories.
Biology and Geology of Coral Reefs, Volume III: Biology 2 covers the major advances made in the biological aspects of coral reef problems. This book discusses the ecology, animal associates, and toxicity of coral reefs. Composed of 11 chapters, the book initially describes the diversity of animals permanently or temporarily associated with living corals despite the formidable nematocyst batteries possessed by corals. The text goes on discussing some specializations of some shrimps and prawns permanently associated with living corals, thus, augmenting the number of biological niches available for colonization. The subsequent chapters deal with the appearance and distribution of coral reefs echinoderms and their biogeography; the role of fishes in the energetic of the coral reef system; the high incidence of toxic fishes in coral reef waters; and the origin, transmission, detection, pharmacology, and chemistry of ciguatoxin. The book also discusses natural and man-induced destruction of coral reef communities and the rate, manner, and extent of recovery of such destruction. It also describes the types of vegetation that grow on the limestone substratum provided by coral islands. Another chapter provides distributional data on the birds of the Great Barrier Reef region and the behavior and evolution of island populations of sea birds. The concluding chapters present the general biology of sea turtles and the factors that influence the number and types of organisms found on coral islands. This book will acquaint readers with some of the exciting developments in coral reef biology and will provide information that will enable them to assess the status of research in different fields.