Author: Stephen Feinstein
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 9781598450941
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
"A virtual tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with chapters devoted to the history of this region, history of the park, plant and animal life, environmental problems facing the park, and activities in the area"--Provided by publisher.
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Author: Stephen Feinstein
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 9781598450941
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
"A virtual tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with chapters devoted to the history of this region, history of the park, plant and animal life, environmental problems facing the park, and activities in the area"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 9781598450941
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
"A virtual tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with chapters devoted to the history of this region, history of the park, plant and animal life, environmental problems facing the park, and activities in the area"--Provided by publisher.
Synopsis of Biological Data on the Hawksbill Turtle, Eretmochelys Imbricata (Linnaeus, 1766)
Author: W. N. Witzell
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251013564
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251013564
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Fire In The Turtle House
Author: Osha Gray Davidson
Publisher: Public Affairs
ISBN: 0786728833
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Sea turtles have existed since the time of the dinosaurs. But now, suddenly, the turtles are dying, ravaged by a mysterious plague that some biologists consider the most serious epidemic now raging in the natural world. Perhaps most important, sea turtles aren't the only marine creatures falling prey to deadly epidemics. Over the last few decades diseases have been burning through nearshore waters around the world with unprecedented lethality. What is happening to the sea turtle, and how can it be stopped? In this fascinating scientific detective story, Osha Gray Davidson tracks the fervent efforts of the extraordinary and often quirky scientists, marine biologists, veterinarians, and others racing against the clock to unravel a complicated biological and environmental puzzle and keep the turtles from extinction. He follows the fates of particular turtles, revealing their surprisingly distinct personalities and why they inspire an almost spiritual devotion in the humans who come to know them. He also explores through vivid historical anecdotes and examples the history of man's relationship to the sea, opening a window onto the role played by humans in the increasing number of marine die-offs and extinctions. Beautifully written, intellectually provocative, Fire in the Turtle House reveals how emerging diseases wreaking havoc in the global ocean pose an enormous, direct threat to humanity. This is science journalism at its best.
Publisher: Public Affairs
ISBN: 0786728833
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Sea turtles have existed since the time of the dinosaurs. But now, suddenly, the turtles are dying, ravaged by a mysterious plague that some biologists consider the most serious epidemic now raging in the natural world. Perhaps most important, sea turtles aren't the only marine creatures falling prey to deadly epidemics. Over the last few decades diseases have been burning through nearshore waters around the world with unprecedented lethality. What is happening to the sea turtle, and how can it be stopped? In this fascinating scientific detective story, Osha Gray Davidson tracks the fervent efforts of the extraordinary and often quirky scientists, marine biologists, veterinarians, and others racing against the clock to unravel a complicated biological and environmental puzzle and keep the turtles from extinction. He follows the fates of particular turtles, revealing their surprisingly distinct personalities and why they inspire an almost spiritual devotion in the humans who come to know them. He also explores through vivid historical anecdotes and examples the history of man's relationship to the sea, opening a window onto the role played by humans in the increasing number of marine die-offs and extinctions. Beautifully written, intellectually provocative, Fire in the Turtle House reveals how emerging diseases wreaking havoc in the global ocean pose an enormous, direct threat to humanity. This is science journalism at its best.
The Book of Honu
Author: Peter Bennett
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Drawing on twenty years experience observing green turtles, the authors describe turtle behaviour and explain how to find them from shore and while snorkelling, kayaking and diving. Over the years, they have closely followed individual animals and recorded their movements and behaviour.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Drawing on twenty years experience observing green turtles, the authors describe turtle behaviour and explain how to find them from shore and while snorkelling, kayaking and diving. Over the years, they have closely followed individual animals and recorded their movements and behaviour.
Green Growth That Works
Author: Lisa Ann Mandle
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 1642830038
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Rapid economic development has been a boon to human well-being. It has lifted millions out of poverty, raised standards of living, and increased life expectancies. But economic development comes at a significant cost to natural capital—the fertile soils, forests, coastal marshes, farmland—that support all life on earth, including our own. The dilemma of our times is to figure out how to improve the human condition without destroying nature’s. If ecosystems collapse, so eventually will human civilization. One answer is inclusive green growth—the efficient use of natural resources. Inclusive green growth minimizes pollution and strengthens communities against natural disasters while reducing poverty through improved access to health, education, and services. Its genius lies in working with nature rather than against it. Green Growth That Works is the first practical guide to bring together pragmatic finance and policy tools that can make investment in natural capital both attractive and commonplace. The authors present six mechanisms that demonstrate a range of approaches used around the globe to conserve and restore earth’s myriad ecosystems, including: Government subsidies Regulatory-driven mitigation Voluntary conservation Water funds Market-based transactions Bilateral and multilateral payments Through a series of real-world case studies, the book addresses questions such as: How can we channel economic incentives to make conservation and restoration desirable? What approaches have worked best? How can governments, businesses, NGOs, and individuals work together successfully? Pioneered by leading scholars from the Natural Capital Project, this valuable compendium of proven techniques can guide agencies and organizations eager to make green growth work anywhere in the world.
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 1642830038
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Rapid economic development has been a boon to human well-being. It has lifted millions out of poverty, raised standards of living, and increased life expectancies. But economic development comes at a significant cost to natural capital—the fertile soils, forests, coastal marshes, farmland—that support all life on earth, including our own. The dilemma of our times is to figure out how to improve the human condition without destroying nature’s. If ecosystems collapse, so eventually will human civilization. One answer is inclusive green growth—the efficient use of natural resources. Inclusive green growth minimizes pollution and strengthens communities against natural disasters while reducing poverty through improved access to health, education, and services. Its genius lies in working with nature rather than against it. Green Growth That Works is the first practical guide to bring together pragmatic finance and policy tools that can make investment in natural capital both attractive and commonplace. The authors present six mechanisms that demonstrate a range of approaches used around the globe to conserve and restore earth’s myriad ecosystems, including: Government subsidies Regulatory-driven mitigation Voluntary conservation Water funds Market-based transactions Bilateral and multilateral payments Through a series of real-world case studies, the book addresses questions such as: How can we channel economic incentives to make conservation and restoration desirable? What approaches have worked best? How can governments, businesses, NGOs, and individuals work together successfully? Pioneered by leading scholars from the Natural Capital Project, this valuable compendium of proven techniques can guide agencies and organizations eager to make green growth work anywhere in the world.
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Author: Teri Kman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Hawaii)
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Hawaii)
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Ocean Conservation and Management
Author: Justin Healey
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781922084965
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781922084965
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Sea Turtle Scientist
Author: Stephen R. Swinburne
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547367554
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
This compelling addition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series explores the leatherback sea turtle's remarkable natural history and recounts the extraordinary efforts by scientists trying to save them.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547367554
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
This compelling addition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series explores the leatherback sea turtle's remarkable natural history and recounts the extraordinary efforts by scientists trying to save them.
Proposed Native Ecosystem Restoration Program for Halapē, Keauhou, and Apua Point, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Author: Clifford W. Smith (Jr.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Hawaii)
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Hawaii)
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Volcanoes of Hawaii National Park
Author: Gordon Andrew Macdonald
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Hawaii).
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Hawaii).
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description