Coral Reefs of the Southern Gulf of Mexico - 9781585446179
Un libro in lingua di Tunnell John W. Jr. (EDT) Chavez Ernesto A. (EDT) Withers Kim (EDT) Earle Sylvia (FRW) edito da Texas A & M Univ Pr, 2007
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Coral reefs declined worldwide during the 1980s and 1990s, making them perhaps the most endangered marine ecosystem on Earth. This realization spurred John W. Tunnell Jr. and others to write a comprehensive book that would raise awareness of coral reefs and their plight. Tunnell and coeditors Ernesto A. Chávez and Kim Withers present an integrated and broad-ranging synthesis, while Mexican and U.S. experts assess the current state of these fragile systems and offer a framework for their restoration.
Beginning with a history of the research done in this region, Coral Reefs of the Southern Gulf of Mexico covers the geography, geology, oceanography, ecology, and biodiversity of the thirty-eight ?emergent” or platform-type coral reefs in the southern Gulf. The editors include chapters on the biota?from algae to fish?followed by a look at environmental impacts, both natural (such as hurricanes and red tides) and human (such as ship groundings and dredging). The book closes with a discussion of conservation issues, which is both descriptive and prescriptive in its assessment of what has been done and what should be done to protect and manage these vital ecosystems.
Beginning with a history of the research done in this region, Coral Reefs of the Southern Gulf of Mexico covers the geography, geology, oceanography, ecology, and biodiversity of the thirty-eight ?emergent” or platform-type coral reefs in the southern Gulf. The editors include chapters on the biota?from algae to fish?followed by a look at environmental impacts, both natural (such as hurricanes and red tides) and human (such as ship groundings and dredging). The book closes with a discussion of conservation issues, which is both descriptive and prescriptive in its assessment of what has been done and what should be done to protect and manage these vital ecosystems.
Informazioni bibliografiche
- Titolo del Libro in lingua: Coral Reefs of the Southern Gulf of Mexico
- Lingua: English
- Autori : Tunnell John W. Jr. (EDT) Chavez Ernesto A. (EDT) Withers Kim (EDT) Earle Sylvia (FRW)
- Editore: Texas A & M Univ Pr
- Collana: Texas A & M Univ Pr (Hardcover)
- Data di Pubblicazione: 30 Novembre '07
- Genere: NATURE
- Argomenti : Coral reef ecology Mexico, Gulf of Coral reefs and islands Mexico, Gulf of
- Pagine: 194
- Dimensioni mm: 292 x 222 x 19
- ISBN-10: 1585446173
- EAN-13: 9781585446179