Author: Hildie Maria E. Nacorda
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1439828350
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 113
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Based on research in Bolinao, this book assesses the importance of small-scale disturbance by burrowing shrimps. It covers the distribution of burrowing shrimp disturbance, the behavior of the snapping shrimp Alpheus macellarius in situ and as observed from tank experiments, and the effects of short-term burial and leaf clipping on the growth patte
Author: Hildie Maria Nacorda
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789085049388
Category : Ecological disturbances
Languages : en
Pages : 100
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Author: Tim C. Jennerjahn
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0128150513
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 484
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Science for the Protection of Indonesian Coastal Ecosystems (SPICE) provides key information on all aspects related to the management of coastal ecosystems. This includes the coastal management involved, the ecology of this area, and the relationship between humans and the environment found here. The book presents guidelines defined by scientific experts, allowing for proper application of science products into ecosystem management. The bio-geo-physical importance of coastal ecosystems of Indonesia makes this a book of global importance and interest. Written by an Indonesian-German author team, giving a unique and global perspective on the coastal ecosystems Presents text boxes with research gaps and policy implications, giving the reader an easy grasp of what needs to be done in terms of research and management Features best practice case-studies that can be applied to coastal ecosystems around the world, offered through the lens of Indonesia, a region of global relevance in terms of climate and environmental change
Author: Anthony W. D. Larkum
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 331971354X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 797
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This book takes the place of “Biology of Seagrasses: A Treatise on the Biology of Seagrasses with Special Reference to the Australian Region”, co-edited by A.W.D. Larkum, A.J. MaCComb and S.A. Shepherd and published by Elsevier in 1989. The first book has been influential, but it is now 25 years since it was published and seagrass studies have progressed and developed considerably since then. The design of the current book follows in the steps of the first book. There are chapters on taxonomy, floral biology, biogeography and regional studies. The regional studies emphasize the importance of Australia having over half of the world’s 62 species, including some ten species published for Australia since the previous book. There are a number of chapters on ecology and biogeography; fish biology and fisheries and dugong biology are prominent chapters. Physiological aspects again play an important part, including new knowledge on the role of hydrogen sulphide in sediments and on photosynthetic processes. Climate change, pollution and environmental degradation this time gain an even more important part of the book. Decline of seagrasses around Australia are also discussed in detail in several chapters. Since the first book was published two new areas have received special attention: blue carbon and genomic studies. Seagrasses are now known to be a very important player in the formation of blue carbon, i.e. carbon that has a long turnover time in soils and sediments. Alongside salt marshes and mangroves, seagrasses are now recognized as playing a very important role in the formation of blue carbon. And because Australia has such an abundance and variety of seagrasses, their role in blue carbon production and turnover is of great importance. The first whole genomes of seagrasses are now available and Australia has played an important role here. It appears that seagrasses have several different suites of genes as compared with other (land) plants and even in comparison with freshwater hydrophytes. This difference is leading to important molecular biological studies where the new knowledge will be important to the understanding and conservation of seagrass ecosystems in Australia. Thus by reason of its natural abundance of diverse seagrasses and a sophisticated seagrass research community in Australia it is possible to produce a book which will be attractive to marine biologists, coastal scientists and conservationists from many countries around the world.
Author: Arthur James Wells
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography, National
Languages : en
Pages : 2744
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Author: Frederick T. Short
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520240476
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 336
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Seagrasses are a vital and widespread but often overlooked coastal marine habitat. This volume provides a global survey of their distribution and conservation status.
Author: Mats Björk
Publisher: IUCN
ISBN: 2831710898
Category : Climatic changes
Languages : en
Pages : 60
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Seagrasses are flowering plants that thrive in shallow oceanic and estuarine waters around the world. Although there are only about 60 species of seagrasses worldwide, these plants play an important role in many shallow, near-shore, marine ecosystems. There is growing evidence that seagrasses are declining globally because of anthropogenic impacts. This paper presents an overview of seagrasses, the impacts of climate change, and other threats to seagrass habitats. Finally, it proposes tools and strategies for managers to help support seagrass resilience.
Author: Stephanie Turner
Publisher: Science & Technical Publishing Department of Conservation
ISBN: 9780478140699
Category : Coastal zone management
Languages : en
Pages : 90
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Globally, seagrass management and conservation have received increased attention over the last decade. To date, however, there has been a paucity of available information specific to New Zealand about seagrass beds as an ecosystem component and which could be used to assist resource managers in decision making. This report has been prepared primarily for coastal resource managers, to assist in the management and conservation of seagrass. It provides a review of the current state of knowledge in New Zealand, within the context of international seagrass research. There are some key characteristics that set New Zealand seagrass habitat apart from many temperate and tropical systems. In New Zealand, the seagrass flora is represented by one genus, Zostera, in the family Zosteraceae. Seagrass occurs predominantly intertidally in New Zealand, although it may extend into the shallow subtidal areas of sheltered estuaries, and permanently submerged beds of seagrass have been recorded around a small number of offshore islands. While a lot is known about seagrasses in other regions, the role that these plants play and just how important they are in estuarine and coastal ecosystems in New Zealand is less well understood and to date has been the subject of limited study. The relative importance or magnitude of the multiple ecosystem functions of seagrass beds may vary considerably within and between different estuarine and coastal systems. For successful management, a specific understanding of seagrass ecology within New Zealand is required, preferably at the regional or estuary scale, rather than relying on international paradigms.
Author: Marten A. Hemminga
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521661846
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 310
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Seagrasses occur in coastal zones throughout the world, in the part of the marine habitat that is most heavily influenced by humans. Decisions about coastal management therefore often involve seagrasses, but a full appreciation of the role of seagrasses in coastal ecosystems has yet to be reached. This book provides an entry point for those wishing to learn about the ecology of this fascinating group of plants, and gives a broad overview of current knowledge, complemented by extensive literature references to guide the reader to more detailed studies.
Author: Len McKenzie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780957974111
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 94
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