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Fiji S Great Sea Reef

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Author : Aaron Jenkins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004

Fiji S Great Sea Reef written by Aaron Jenkins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Coral reefs and islands categories.

This report, along with The Fiji Islands Marine Ecoregion (FIME) Report, was launched at a function in early February that was hosted by the Fiji Country Programme. Mr. Tomasi Vakatora, Deputy Chairman of Vodafone's ATH Fiji Foundation and guest speaker for the evening, officially made these 2 reports publicly available, thanking all partners for their contribution to the project. In December 2003, over 80 scientists, community members, non government organization (NGO) representatives and government administrators and decision makers, shared current scientific information on the biodiversity of and threats to Fiji's marine environment. The report: Setting Priorities for Marine Conservation in the Fiji Islands Marine Ecoregion identifies 35 priority conservation areas which were agreed to by these stakeholders. The 35 areas attempt to capture the full range of marine biodiversity, species and communities that make FIME unique. If conserved, these areas contribute to maintaining the integrity of Fiji's marine systems. In 2004, Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation provided funding to WWF FCP and its partners to undertake a survey of the Great Sea Reef, the third longest barrier reef system in the world and one of the 35 priority conservation areas indentified. This survey is the first ever systematic effort to document the marine biodiversity of this reef known locally as Cakaulevu. Findings of the survey include the GSR having 55% of the known coral reef fish in Fiji; 74% of the known coral species in Fiji; 40% of all known marine flora in Fiji and 44% of Fiji's endemic reef species. These and other remarkable findings are documented in the report: Fiji's Great Sea Reef - The first marine biodiversity survey of Cakaulevu and associated coastal habitats. The findings of the survey have provided part of the building block to the Ecosystem Based Management (EBM) initiative - a partnership between Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) as the lead, WWF FCP, Wetlands International - Oceania (WI-O), the University of the South Pacific (USP) and in association with the Fiji Locally Managed Marine Areas (FLMMA). The EBM area extends from Macuata through the Bua Peninsula to Kubulau. This initiative aims to protect the marine environment by addressing land-based threats to coral reefs and other marine habitats. 80% of Fiji's population live within 5 kilometers of the coast and depend heavily on their reefs as a primary source of protein. Functioning marine systems and productive fisheries are vitally important - they are the key source of food, income, employment, foreign exchange and cultures. WWF FCP's March/April 2006 socio economic survey in the Dreketi, Macuata, Sasa and Mali districts - part of the EBM initiative - showed that 100% of households earn income from their natural resources (marine, freshwater, forest and agriculture). Of these households, 75% depend on these natural resource harvests as their main source of income. Local community residents of these districts traditionally fish two thirds of the Vanua Levu portion of the GSR. The Reef is therefore a major part of living their life and sourcing their livelihood. The survey will contribute to better use planning of these collective inshore marine resources. "These reports contribute to the larger knowledge base of the nation's marine and coral reef systems and add further insights into these nature treasures. This will guide us to better management for the benefit of people relying on marine resources in these waters." - Ms Kesaia Tabunakawai, WWF Fiji Country Programme Manager.

Fiji S Great Sea Reef

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Author : Louise Heaps
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005

Fiji S Great Sea Reef written by Louise Heaps and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Coral reefs and islands categories.

The Islands And Coral Reefs Of Fiji

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Author : Alexander Agassiz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1899

The Islands And Coral Reefs Of Fiji written by Alexander Agassiz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1899 with Coral reef biology categories.

Fiji S Great Astrolabe Reef And Lagoon

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Author : R. John Morrison
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992

Fiji S Great Astrolabe Reef And Lagoon written by R. John Morrison and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Coral reef ecology categories.

Fishes Of The Great Barrier Reef And Coral Sea Revised And Expanded Edition

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Author : John E. Randall
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 1998-03-01

Fishes Of The Great Barrier Reef And Coral Sea Revised And Expanded Edition written by John E. Randall and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-03-01 with Nature categories.

This is a long-overdue revision and expansion of what has become a classic book in marine literature. This lavishly illustrated volume provides exhaustive coverage of more than 90 percent of the region's reef fishes. Every species is thoroughly illustrated, including photographs of the juvenile, female and male in species that vary in appearance during their development. Besides the wide array of underwater and diagnostic laboratory photographs, the book also contains seven plates painted by the talented natural-history artist Roger Swainston. With an additional 32 pages and 90 photos (covering 60 new species in all), this revised and expanded edition will enable even a beginning layman to identify most of the region's reef fishes. Divers, anglers, underwater naturalists and professional biologists are equally catered to.

Reef Platform Coral Boulders

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Author : James P Terry
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-04-15

Reef Platform Coral Boulders written by James P Terry 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 2013-04-15 with Science categories.

The primary goal here is to present a treatise on the significance and value of coarse clastic carbonate sediments (i.e. large coral boulders) on tropical coastlines for understanding both modern and pre-historical (Holocene) high-magnitude marine inundation events. There has been a rapid groundswell of interest in large carbonate blocks on tropical coasts over the last decade, yet it is not widely appreciated that such features were observed and recorded back in the early explorations of Matthew Flinders on the Great Barrier Reef in the 1800s. This book will illuminate how various characteristics of datable carbonate blocks torn up from coral reefs and deposited on reef platforms yield importance evidence about the storms and tsunamis that emplaced them over decadal and centennial timescales. No comprehensive review has so far been published. A need now exists for a ‘definitive reference’ on coral boulder research, which details the earliest observations, changing terminology, sedimentology, and relevance for coastal hazard research in the tropics. A wide range of examples will be incorporated from across Asia, Australia, the Pacific and the Americas, as well as a full up-to-date review of the existing literature.

Fiji

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Author : David Stanley
language : en
Publisher: David Stanley
Release Date : 2001

Fiji written by David Stanley and has been published by David Stanley this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Travel categories.

This Fiji handbook provides a thought-provoking introduction to Fiji's turbulent history, diverse population, and cultural riches. Travelers gain from seasoned traveler Stanley's extensive descriptions and evaluations of Fiji's lodgings, from luxury resorts to simple hotels on the beach. His comprehensive reporting of outdoor recreation makes it simple to locate the perfect activities, such as scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, sailing, kayaking, hiking, camping, and golf.

Marine Biological Survey Report Of The Fiji Great And North Astrolabe Reef S Ono Kadavu

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Author : David O. Obura
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003

Marine Biological Survey Report Of The Fiji Great And North Astrolabe Reef S Ono Kadavu written by David O. Obura 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 animals categories.

Fiji

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Author : Debbie Nevins
language : en
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Release Date : 2019-07-15

Fiji written by Debbie Nevins and has been published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

The island nation of Fiji has some of the best beach scenes and activities for visitors. Lying to the east of Australia and the north of New Zealand, this island offers a variety of culture, opportunities, and traditions. It is one of the first places to celebrate the New Year every January, and its history stretches back millennia. This book explores Fiji's many aspects. Readers learn about its language, lifestyles, and religious beliefs and practices, as well as its varied history, helping readers understand its place in contemporary society.

Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems

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Author : Yossi Loya
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-05-22

Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems written by Yossi Loya and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-22 with Science categories.

This book summarizes what is known about mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) geographically and by major taxa. MCEs are characterized by light-dependent corals and associated communities typically found at depths ranging from 30-40 m. and extending to over 150 m. in tropical and subtropical ecosystems. They are populated with organisms typically associated with shallow coral reefs, such as macroalgae, corals, sponges, and fishes, as well as specialist species unique to mesophotic depths. During the past decade, there has been an increasing scientific and management interest in MCEs expressed by the exponential increase in the number of publications studying this unique environment. Despite their close proximity to well-studied shallow reefs, and the growing evidence of their importance, our scientific knowledge of MCEs is still in its early stages. The topics covered in the book include: regional variation in MCEs; similarities and differences between mesophotic and shallow reef taxa, biotic and abiotic conditions, biodiversity, ecology, geomorphology, and geology; potential connectivity between MCEs and shallow reefs; MCE disturbances, conservation, and management challenges; and new technologies, key research questions/knowledge gaps, priorities, and future directions in MCE research.