Download or read book Coral Reefs of the Indian Ocean written by T. R. McClanahan and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2000-10-12 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coral reefs are among Earth's most diverse, productive, and beautiful ecosystems, but until recently, their ecology and the means to manage them have been poorly understood and documented. In response to the inadequate information base for coral reefs, this book reviews the ecological and conservation status of coral reefs of the Western Indian Ocean, bringing together presentations of the region's leading scientists and managers working on coral reefs. Coral Reefs of the Indian Ocean: Their Ecology and Conservation starts with a general overview of the biogeography of the region and a historical account of attempts to conserve this ecosystem. It goes on to describe the state of the reefs in each of the countries with coral reefs, and it concludes with a series of management case studies. The book also summarizes most of the existing ecological information on reefs in this region and efforts at management, making it useful for students, teachers, and investigators interested in tropical or marine ecology, conservation biology and management, and environmental sciences.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Modern Coral Reefs written by David Hopley and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-11-26 with total page 1226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coral reefs are the largest landforms built by plants and animals. Their study therefore incorporates a wide range of disciplines. This encyclopedia approaches coral reefs from an earth science perspective, concentrating especially on modern reefs. Currently coral reefs are under high stress, most prominently from climate change with changes to water temperature, sea level and ocean acidification particularly damaging. Modern reefs have evolved through the massive environmental changes of the Quaternary with long periods of exposure during glacially lowered sea level periods and short periods of interglacial growth. The entries in this encyclopedia condense the large amount of work carried out since Charles Darwin first attempted to understand reef evolution. Leading authorities from many countries have contributed to the entries covering areas of geology, geography and ecology, providing comprehensive access to the most up-to-date research on the structure, form and processes operating on Quaternary coral reefs.

Download or read book Coral Reef Fishes written by Ewald Lieske and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide includes all fishes that are likely to be observed by people visiting or diving on the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific - including the Red Sea - and Western Atlantic oceans to a depth of 60m. 2074 species are listed, with each major form included, whether male, female, immature or a geographical variety. Identification characteristics are highlighted, with the text covering where the species is likely to be found on a reef and where it is found in the world, with an introduction to the habitat and how to identify fish in the wild.

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Download or read book A Field Guide to the Coral Reef Fishes of the Indian and West Pacific Oceans written by Robert Herbert Carcasson and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 1977 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Coral Reef Degradation in the Indian Ocean written by Coral Reef Degradation in the Indian Ocean Programme and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributed articles.

Download or read book Regional Variation in Indian Ocean Coral Reefs written by David Ross Stoddart and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 1971 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Coral Reefs of the Indian Ocean Their Ecology and Conversation written by TR McClanahan (Ed) and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book World Atlas of Coral Reefs written by Mark Spalding and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An up-to-date, detailed, and fully-illustrated account of the biodiversity and status of coral reefs.

Download or read book Coral Reefs written by Sriyanie Miththapala and published by IUCN. This book was released on 2008 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Coral Reefs of the Red Sea written by Christian R. Voolstra and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Reef Life written by Andrea Ferrari and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes four hundred species living among coral reefs, covering the range, habitat, behavior, appearance, and size of each animal.

Download or read book The International Coral Reef Initiative ICRI Western Indian Ocean and Eastern African Regional Workshop written by International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) Western Indian Ocean and Eastern African Regional Workshop and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Soft Corals and Sea Fans written by Katharina Fabricius and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to the tropical shallow water genera of the central-west Pacific, the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea.

Download or read book Coral Reefs written by Andrew Einspruch and published by Macmillan Education AU. This book was released on 2009 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Explore the deep, colourful world of coral reefs Coral reefs are naturally occurring structures in the sea that build up over thousands of years. Some are up to millions of years old. They occupy a fraction of the total sea floor, but are home to 25 percent of all marine species. This book examines Coral Reefs and their conservation.gReading age 11.5-12.5 yearsText Type: ReportContents:Beauty in the OceanAnatomy of a Coral ReefCoral Reefs under ThreatCrown-of-Thorns StarfishMan-Made