Protection of Wetlands Adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef
Author : David Bruce Haynes
Publisher :
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 49,57 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Wetland conservation
ISBN :
Oceanographic Processes of Coral Reefs
Author : Eric Wolanski
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 21,39 MB
Release : 2000-12-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1420041673
Book Description
Demonstrating the relevance and need of science in planning the future of the Great Barrier Reef and coral reefs worldwide, Oceanographic Processes of Coral Reefs: Physical and Biological Links in the Great Barrier Reef emphasizes multi-disciplinary processes - physical and biological links - that have emerged as the dominant forces shaping and con
The Great Barrier Reef
Author : James Bowen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 746 pages
File Size : 18,21 MB
Release : 2011-02-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781139440646
Book Description
One of the world's natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef stretches more than 2000 kilometres in a maze of coral reefs and islands along Australia's north-eastern coastline. Now unfolding the fascinating story behind its mystique this 2002 book provides for the first time a comprehensive cultural and ecological history of European impact, from early voyages of discovery to developments in Reef science and management. Incisive and a delight to read in its thorough account of the scientific, social and environmental consequences of European impact on the world's greatest coral reef system, this extraordinary book is sure to become a classic.
The Great Barrier Reef
Author : Pat Hutchings
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 16,45 MB
Release : 2008-11-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 0643099972
Book Description
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is 344 400 square kilometres in size and is home to one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. This comprehensive guide describes the organisms and ecosystems of the Great Barrier Reef, as well as the biological, chemical and physical processes that influence them. Contemporary pressing issues such as climate change, coral bleaching, coral disease and the challenges of coral reef fisheries are also discussed. In addition,the book includes a field guide that will help people to identify the common animals and plants on the reef, then to delve into the book to learn more about the roles the biota play. Beautifully illustrated and with contributions from 33 international experts, The Great Barrier Reef is a must-read for the interested reef tourist, student, researcher and environmental manager. While it has an Australian focus, it can equally be used as a baseline text for most Indo-Pacific coral reefs. Winner of a Whitley Certificate of Commendation for 2009.
Resetting the Compass
Author : David Yencken
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 46,2 MB
Release : 2001-11-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 0643099921
Book Description
Resetting the Compass: Australia's Journey Towards Sustainability Updated Edition sets out Australia's environmental problems in their global context and explains what is now needed to fix them. It also illustrates how ecological sustainability can be achieved together with economic, social and cultural sustainability. The book examines the pressures on our environment from population growth, consumption patterns and technological change. The specific actions needed to deal with each of the problems identified are described in detail. This Edition includes: *Assessments from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. *Figures related to Australia's emissions from the National Greenhouse Gas Inventory. *Assessments of conditions and trends from the National Land and Water Audit. *Estimates of the volume of vegetation clearing and new information on wind farms. This book is essential reading for politicians and public servants; business leaders and managers; environmentalists; academics and students in environmental courses; and all those interested in environmental issues.
Ten Commitments
Author : CSIRO Publishing
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 15,2 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0643097155
Book Description
A book that is a "must read" for politicians, policy makers, practitioners and others with interests in Australia's environment.
Proceedings of the ... Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists
Author : Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. Conference
Publisher :
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 20,85 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Sugar
ISBN :
Book Description
Legal frameworks for sustainable aquaculture
Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 21,35 MB
Release : 2023-05-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 925137872X
Book Description
Aquaculture, the farming in water of aquatic animals and aquatic plants, has seen extraordinary growth over recent years in terms of production levels and as regards its share of production of aquatic animals and algae. Although the most recent figures show a slight slowdown in the rate of growth of the sector (FAO, 2022), aquaculture is still seen to have tremendous potential. Many developing countries have high aspirations for rapid aquaculture development in order to feed their fast-growing populations and to increase export earnings. The aim of this study is to identify the essential elements of a legal framework for sustainable aquaculture. For the fact is that in many countries the growth of aquaculture appears to have outpaced the development of the legislation and legal frameworks to govern aquaculture. This study is intended both to act as a guide to the complexity of legal frameworks for aquaculture and also to serve as the background or resource document for the Aquaculture Legal Assessment and Revision Tool (ALART).
Protection of Marine and Estuarine Areas
Author : Angela Ivanovici
Publisher :
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 24,48 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Coastal zone management
ISBN :
Book Description
The Unruly Ocean
Author : Erika Techera
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 39,10 MB
Release : 2024-11-13
Category : History
ISBN : 1040226736
Book Description
This book introduces non-specialist readers to the history of how human societies have sought to control, use and exploit our oceans, seas and shorelines over time in different geographical and cultural contexts. The Unruly Ocean examines the development of the modern international legal regime – the law of the sea, maritime law, marine environmental and pollution law, fisheries regulation, and underwater cultural heritage law – and considers how effective these laws have been in addressing the many challenges facing marine and coastal environments ranging from piracy and war to oil spills and the extraction of marine resources. It concludes by discussing the socio-ecological crises facing the world’s oceans, seas and shorelines, and explores current ideas for reimagining a legal regime that restores the health of our oceanic realm and offers a more holistic, transboundary, rights-based approach to ocean governance. This book will be of value to law and non-law undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as research scholars and other educated audiences interested in a legal history of the world’s oceans, seas and shorelines.
