Infralittoral Reef Biotopes with Kelp Species
Author : D. A. Birkett
Publisher :
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 30,95 MB
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Biodiversity conservation
ISBN : 9781857164367
Author : D. A. Birkett
Publisher :
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 30,95 MB
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Biodiversity conservation
ISBN : 9781857164367
Author : D.A. Birkett
Publisher :
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 49,80 MB
Release : 1998
Category :
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Author : Emil Olafsson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 25,72 MB
Release : 2016-11-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1315353636
Marine macrophytes (macroalgae, seagrasses, and mangroves) comprise thousands of species distributed in shallow water areas along the world’s coastlines. They play a key role in marine ecosystems regarding biodiversity and energy flow. A large proportion of macrophyte species can be characterised as ecosystem engineers—organisms that directly or indirectly affect the availability of resources to other species by modifying, maintaining, and creating habitats. This book is divided into three main themes: • Marine macroalgae and seagrasses as sources of biodiversity gives an overview of the diversity of the main organisms associated with macrophytes, and their functional role and interactions within their hosts. • Primary and secondary production of Macrophytes synthesizes research on food web structures derived from/or associated with, macrophytes and the transfer of macrophytic primary and secondary production from one ecosystem to another. • Threats to macrophytic ecosystem engineers addresses human-induced effects including eutrophication, physical destruction, invasive species, and global warming. The book is among the first one to concentrate on the value of macrophytes for the well-being of marine habitats. The book is aimed at academics but may be useful for students, policy makers, and laymen alike.
Author : Stephen J. Hawkins
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 50,99 MB
Release : 2019-08-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 110841608X
A comprehensive account of how abiotic and biotic interactions shape patterns of coastal marine biodiversity and ecosystem processes globally.
Author : Christian Wiencke
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 20,94 MB
Release : 2012-06-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 3642284515
Seaweeds, also known as macroalgae, are among the most important primary producers and act as ecological engineers on rocky coasts of the world’s oceans. In addition to their extreme ecological importance they are also of high economic relevance. Complementing available textbooks with its more research-oriented approach, this volume contains 22 chapters by renowned experts, grouped in five parts. In Part I fundamental processes and acclimation strategies of seaweeds towards the abiotic environment are covered. Part II focuses on the multitude of biotic interactions in seaweed communities, and in Part III the reader is introduced to the structure and function of the main seaweed systems of the world. The chapters of Part IV highlight and discuss the effects of global and local environmental changes on seaweeds and their communities. In the final Part V a comprehensive overview of developments in seaweed aquaculture, industrial applications and the overall economic importance of seaweeds is provided. Summarizing the advances in seaweed biology achieved within the last few decades, this book also identifies gaps in the present knowledge and needs for future research.
Author : Laurie Carol Hofmann
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 19,12 MB
Release : 2020-07-08
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ISBN : 2889638316
Author : Md. Nazrul Islam
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 18,62 MB
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 3030719502
This volume aims to develop a framework for disaster and climate risk resilient livelihood system in Bangladesh using a policy oriented approach. It highlights the possible impacts of climate change on groundwater based irrigation in the country. Climate change is one of biggest challenges to society. It can lead to serious impacts on production, life and environment on a global scale. Higher temperatures and sea level rise will cause flooding and water salinity problems which will bring about negative effects on agriculture and high risks to industry and socio-economic systems in the future. Climate change will lead to many changes in global development and security especially energy, water, food, society, job, diplomacy, culture, economy and trade. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) defines climate change as: “Any change in climate over time, whether due to natural variability or as a result of human activity.” Global climate change has emerged as a key issue in both political and economic arenas. It is an increasingly questioned phenomenon, and progressive national governments around the world have started taking action to respond to these environmental concerns.
Author : ICES Advisory Committee on Ecosystems
Publisher :
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 42,27 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Environmental impact analysis
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Publisher :
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 11,5 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Environmental monitoring
ISBN :
Author : Graham W. Scott
Publisher :
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 31,45 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Marine plants
ISBN :