Reefs at Risk Revisited
Author : Lauretta Marie Burke
Publisher :
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 29,85 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Coral reef ecology
ISBN :
Author : Lauretta Marie Burke
Publisher :
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 29,85 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Coral reef ecology
ISBN :
Author : Dirk Bryant
Publisher :
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 22,21 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN :
A global assessment of coral reefs at risk from overfishing, coastal development and other human activity. The study finds that nearly 60 per cent of the earth's reefs are threatened by human activity - ranging from coastal development and overfishing to inland and marine pollution - leaving much of the world's marine biodiversity at risk. In addition, the report concludes that while reefs provide billions of people and hundreds of countries with food, tourism revenue, coastal protection and new medications for increasingly drug-resistant diseases, they are among the least monitored and protected natural habitats in the world.
Author : Lauretta Marie Burke
Publisher :
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 49,54 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Southeast Asia possesses the mots biologically diverse coral reefs on the planet; and they are severely threatened by human activities. This is a detailed evalution of the threats from over-fishing, pollution, development and more, and makes several recommendations for improved management.
Author : Massimo Ponti
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 21,80 MB
Release : 2022-01-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 288974003X
Author : Lauretta Marie Burke
Publisher :
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 47,51 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Many coastal communities in Latin America and the Caribbean depend on the resources provided by reefs for their livelihoods. The Reefs at Risk in the Caribbean project is a response to an information need. The primary goal is to raise awareness and improve management by improving the knowledge base on the status of and threats to coral reefs.
Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 12,1 MB
Release : 2019-04-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 030948538X
Coral reef declines have been recorded for all major tropical ocean basins since the 1980s, averaging approximately 30-50% reductions in reef cover globally. These losses are a result of numerous problems, including habitat destruction, pollution, overfishing, disease, and climate change. Greenhouse gas emissions and the associated increases in ocean temperature and carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations have been implicated in increased reports of coral bleaching, disease outbreaks, and ocean acidification (OA). For the hundreds of millions of people who depend on reefs for food or livelihoods, the thousands of communities that depend on reefs for wave protection, the people whose cultural practices are tied to reef resources, and the many economies that depend on reefs for fisheries or tourism, the health and maintenance of this major global ecosystem is crucial. A growing body of research on coral physiology, ecology, molecular biology, and responses to stress has revealed potential tools to increase coral resilience. Some of this knowledge is poised to provide practical interventions in the short-term, whereas other discoveries are poised to facilitate research that may later open the doors to additional interventions. A Research Review of Interventions to Increase the Persistence and Resilience of Coral Reefs reviews the state of science on genetic, ecological, and environmental interventions meant to enhance the persistence and resilience of coral reefs. The complex nature of corals and their associated microbiome lends itself to a wide range of possible approaches. This first report provides a summary of currently available information on the range of interventions present in the scientific literature and provides a basis for the forthcoming final report.
Author : Peter Hulm
Publisher :
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 20,58 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN :
Author : Pat Hutchings
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 44,97 MB
Release : 2008-11-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 0643099972
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.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,28 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Coral reef conservation
ISBN : 9789292545154
Author : Christian R. Voolstra
Publisher : Springer
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 44,90 MB
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 3030058026
This volume is a complete review and reference work for scientists, engineers, and students concerned with coral reefs in the Red Sea. It provides an up-to-date review on the geology, ecology, and physiology of coral reef ecosystems in the Red Sea, including data from most recent molecular studies. The Red Sea harbours a set of unique ecological characteristics, such as high temperature, high alkalinity, and high salinity, in a quasi-isolated environment. This makes it a perfect laboratory to study and understand adaptation in regard to the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems. This book can be used as a general reference, guide, or textbook.