Author: R. E. Johannes
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520321391
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Words of the Lagoon
Author: R. E. Johannes
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520321391
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520321391
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Pristine Seas
Author: Enric Sala
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426216114
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
"National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala takes readers on an unforgettable journey to 10 places where the ocean is virtually untouched by man, offering a fascinating glimpse into our past and an inspiring vision for the future. From the shark-rich waters surrounding Coco Island, Costa Rica, to the iceberg-studded sea off Franz Josef Land, Russia, this incredible photographic collection showcases the thriving marine ecosystems that Sala is working to protect. Offering a rare glimpse into the world's underwater Edens, more than 200 images take you to the frontier of the Pristine Seas expeditions, where Sala's teams explore the breathtaking wildlife and habitats from the depths to the surface--thriving ecosystems with healthy corals and a kaleidoscopic variety of colorful fish and stunning creatures that have been protected from human interference. With this dazzling array of photographs that capture the beauty of the water and the incredible wildlife within it, this book shows us the brilliance of the sea in its natural state."--
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426216114
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
"National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala takes readers on an unforgettable journey to 10 places where the ocean is virtually untouched by man, offering a fascinating glimpse into our past and an inspiring vision for the future. From the shark-rich waters surrounding Coco Island, Costa Rica, to the iceberg-studded sea off Franz Josef Land, Russia, this incredible photographic collection showcases the thriving marine ecosystems that Sala is working to protect. Offering a rare glimpse into the world's underwater Edens, more than 200 images take you to the frontier of the Pristine Seas expeditions, where Sala's teams explore the breathtaking wildlife and habitats from the depths to the surface--thriving ecosystems with healthy corals and a kaleidoscopic variety of colorful fish and stunning creatures that have been protected from human interference. With this dazzling array of photographs that capture the beauty of the water and the incredible wildlife within it, this book shows us the brilliance of the sea in its natural state."--
Reef Fish Spawning Aggregations: Biology, Research and Management
Author: Yvonne Sadovy de Mitcheson
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400719809
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 639
Book Description
Reef fish spawning aggregations, ranging from small groups to many tens of thousands of individuals, are spectacular but poorly known natural phenomena whereby fish assemble at specific times and locations to spawn. For some species these large groups may be the only form of reproduction, the high fish numbers briefly giving a false impression of stability and abundance—an ‘illusion of plenty’. They are often a focus for intensive seasonal fishing because of their predictability and because many important commercial fishes form them. Highly vulnerable to overexploitation, many aggregations and their associated fisheries, have disappeared or are in decline. Few are effectively managed or incorporated into protected areas. Aggregations are not well understood by fishery scientists, managers and conservationists and their significance little appreciated by fishers or the wider public. To ensure their persistence to replenish important fisheries in coral ecosystems, maintain their ecosystem function and continue to delight divers, a significant change in perspective is needed to foster protection and management. This book provides comprehensive and practical coverage of the biology, study and management of reef fish aggregations, exploring their how, when, where, and why. It explores ways to better protect, study, manage and conserve them, while identifying key data gaps and questions. The text is extensively illustrated with many unique, never before published, photographs and graphics. Case studies on over 20 interesting and important fishes are included, outlining their biology and fisheries and highlighting major concerns and challenges.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400719809
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 639
Book Description
Reef fish spawning aggregations, ranging from small groups to many tens of thousands of individuals, are spectacular but poorly known natural phenomena whereby fish assemble at specific times and locations to spawn. For some species these large groups may be the only form of reproduction, the high fish numbers briefly giving a false impression of stability and abundance—an ‘illusion of plenty’. They are often a focus for intensive seasonal fishing because of their predictability and because many important commercial fishes form them. Highly vulnerable to overexploitation, many aggregations and their associated fisheries, have disappeared or are in decline. Few are effectively managed or incorporated into protected areas. Aggregations are not well understood by fishery scientists, managers and conservationists and their significance little appreciated by fishers or the wider public. To ensure their persistence to replenish important fisheries in coral ecosystems, maintain their ecosystem function and continue to delight divers, a significant change in perspective is needed to foster protection and management. This book provides comprehensive and practical coverage of the biology, study and management of reef fish aggregations, exploring their how, when, where, and why. It explores ways to better protect, study, manage and conserve them, while identifying key data gaps and questions. The text is extensively illustrated with many unique, never before published, photographs and graphics. Case studies on over 20 interesting and important fishes are included, outlining their biology and fisheries and highlighting major concerns and challenges.
Palau Deepwater Port
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Petroleum shipping terminals
Languages : en
Pages : 742
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Petroleum shipping terminals
Languages : en
Pages : 742
Book Description
Construction of the Palau Compact Road, Babeldaob Island, Republic of Palau
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 866
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 866
Book Description
Palau Diving and Snorkeling Guide
Author: Tova Harel-Bornovski
Publisher: Jeremy Devillier
ISBN: 9829800326
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Palau diving and snorkeling guide to Palau's sites. A comprehensive description of each sites with drawings and explanations.
Publisher: Jeremy Devillier
ISBN: 9829800326
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Palau diving and snorkeling guide to Palau's sites. A comprehensive description of each sites with drawings and explanations.
Republic of Palau
Author: International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
ISBN: 1475545940
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Palau is a middle-income micro state in the Pacific (population: 18,000) that relies heavily on tourism and grants, and is exposed to natural disasters. The economy grew strongly at 9.4 percent in FY2015 led by robust tourism and construction activity, but the surge in tourist arrivals strained infrastructure and was tilted to low budget tourism. The fiscal position has improved, but further efforts are needed to ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. The outlook is favorable although subject to significant downside risks. The discussions focused on
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
ISBN: 1475545940
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Palau is a middle-income micro state in the Pacific (population: 18,000) that relies heavily on tourism and grants, and is exposed to natural disasters. The economy grew strongly at 9.4 percent in FY2015 led by robust tourism and construction activity, but the surge in tourist arrivals strained infrastructure and was tilted to low budget tourism. The fiscal position has improved, but further efforts are needed to ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. The outlook is favorable although subject to significant downside risks. The discussions focused on
The People of the Sea
Author: Paul D'Arcy
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824829599
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Countering the dominant paradigms of recent Pacific Islands' historiography, which tend to limit understanding of the sea's importance, this volume emphasizes the flux in the maritime environment and how it instilled an expectation and openness toward outside influences and the rapidity with which cultural change could occur in relations between various Islander groups." "Students and scholars of Pacific history and environmental and cultural studies will welcome this re-evaluation of the sea's influence in Oceanic history."--BOOK JACKET.
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824829599
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Countering the dominant paradigms of recent Pacific Islands' historiography, which tend to limit understanding of the sea's importance, this volume emphasizes the flux in the maritime environment and how it instilled an expectation and openness toward outside influences and the rapidity with which cultural change could occur in relations between various Islander groups." "Students and scholars of Pacific history and environmental and cultural studies will welcome this re-evaluation of the sea's influence in Oceanic history."--BOOK JACKET.
Federated States of Micronesia and Palau
Author: Ben Cook
Publisher: Other Places Publishing
ISBN: 0982261934
Category : Micronesia
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
"Discover the real Micronesia and Palau"--Cover.
Publisher: Other Places Publishing
ISBN: 0982261934
Category : Micronesia
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
"Discover the real Micronesia and Palau"--Cover.
Author:
Publisher: Soffer Publishing
ISBN: 0257347054
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Publisher: Soffer Publishing
ISBN: 0257347054
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description