Download or read book Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2019 written by Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Coral Reefs of Australia written by Pat Hutchings and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2022-11-02 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia’s coral reefs stretch far and wide, covering 50 000 square kilometres from the Indian Ocean in the West to the Pacific Ocean in the East. They have been viewed as a bedrock of coastal livelihoods, as uncharted and perilous nautical hazards, as valuable natural resources, and as unique, natural wonders with secrets waiting to be unlocked. Australia’s coral reefs have sustained a global interest as places to visit, and as objects of study, science, protection and conservation. Coral Reefs of Australia examines our evolving relationship with coral reefs, and explores their mystery and the fast pace at which they are now changing. Corals are feeling the dramatic impacts of global climate change, having undergone several devastating mass coral bleaching events, dramatic species range shifts and gradual ocean acidification. This comprehensive and engaging book brings together the diverse views of Indigenous Australians, coral reef scientists, managers and politicians to reveal how we interact with coral reefs, focussing on Indigenous culture, coastal livelihoods, exploration, discovery, scientific research and climate change. It will inform and inspire readers to learn more about these intriguing natural phenomena and how we can protect coral reefs for the future. Cultural sensitivity Readers are warned that there may be words, descriptions and terms used in this book that are culturally sensitive, and which might not normally be used in certain public or community contexts. While this information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided by the author in a historical context. This publication may also contain quotations, terms and annotations that reflect the historical attitude of the original author or that of the period in which the item was written, and may be considered inappropriate today. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this publication may contain the names and images of people who have passed away.
Download or read book Oceanographic Processes of Coral Reefs written by Eric Wolanski and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-02-29 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last two decades since publication of the first edition, substantial advancements have been made in the science, the need for transdisciplinary approaches to coral reef protection greater than ever before. This new edition, now in full color throughout with accompanying animations, goes beyond identifying foundational information and current problems to pinpoint science-based solutions for managers, stakeholders and policy makers. Coral reefs are connected by currents that carry plankton and the larvae of many reef-based organisms. Further, they supply food to reefs. Currents also bring pollutants from the land and, together with the atmosphere, affect the surrounding ocean. The chapters in this book provide a much-needed review of the biophysics of reefs with an emphasis on the Great Barrier Reef as an ecosystem. The focus is on interactions between currents, waves, sediment and the dynamics of coastal and reef-based ecosystems. The topographic complexity of reefs redirects mainstream currents, creates tidal eddies, mushroom jets, boundary layers, stagnation zones, and this turbulence is enhanced by the oceanographic chaos in the adjoining Coral Sea. This is the environment in which particles and organisms, of a range of sizes live, from tiny plankton to megafauna. This generates faunal connectivity at scales of meters to thousands of km within the Great Barrier Reef and with the adjoining ocean. Pollution from land-use is increasing and remedial measures are described both on land and on coral cays. The impact of climate change is quantified in case studies about mangroves and corals. Modelling this biophysical complexity is increasing in sophistication, and the authors suggest how the field can advance further.
Download or read book The Great Barrier Reef written by Pat Hutchings and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2008-11-07 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2009 written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A stock-take of the Great Barrier Reef, its management and its future. The aim of the Outlook Report is to provide information about: The condition of the ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef Region (including the ecosystem outside the Region where it affects the Region); Social and economic factors influencing the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem; Management effectiveness of the Great Barrier Reef, and Risk-based assessment of the long-term outlook for the Region." - from publisher's website.
Download or read book Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2009 written by Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A stock-take of the Great Barrier Reef, its management and its future. The aim of the Outlook Report is to provide information about: The condition of the ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef Region (including the ecosystem outside the Region where it affects the Region); Social and economic factors influencing the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem; Management effectiveness of the Great Barrier Reef, and Risk-based assessment of the long-term outlook for the Region." - from publisher's website.
Download or read book Handbook of Cumulative Impact Assessment written by Jill A.E. Blakley and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-28 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This important Handbook is an essential guide to the state-of-the-art concepts, debates and innovative practices in the field of cumulative impact assessment. It helps to strengthen the foundations of this challenging field, identify key issues demanding solutions and summarize recent trends in forward progress, particularly through the use of illustrative case examples.
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Download or read book A Rational Species written by Taylor Adkison and published by Candy Bat Books. This book was released on 2020-11-01 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The collection of brief essays explores a variety of environmental challenges that our planet and its inhabitants are currently facing, including pollution, deforestation, poaching, and the effects of climate change. From endangered species such as the Grauer’s gorilla and the leatherback sea turtle to entire ecosystems under threat on land and in the sea, the range of topics in this book takes readers around the globe, from the Arctic tundra to the Australian Outback and from mountaintops to the ocean floor. Combining scientific inquiry with passionate optimism, these essays explain not only the dangers of various environmental problems on Earth but also the value of potential solutions. All of the proceeds from the sale of A Rational Species will be donated to the Wildlife Conservation Society. The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a non-governmental organization headquartered at the Bronx Zoo in New York City. Your purchase of this book will help fund WCS's work on some 500 projects in more than 60 nations around the world that are intended to help protect both wildlife and the wild places they inhabit.
Download or read book OECD Environmental Performance Reviews Australia 2019 written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-30 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia has managed to decouple economic growth from the main environmental pressures and has made impressive progress in expanding protected areas. However, it is one of the most resource- and carbon-intensive OECD countries, and the state of its biodiversity is poor and worsening. Advancing ...
Download or read book Ecosystem Collapse and Climate Change written by Josep G. Canadell and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-06-19 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human-driven greenhouse emissions are increasing the velocity of climate change and the frequency and intensity of climate extremes far above historical levels. These changes, along with other human-perturbations, are setting the conditions for more rapid and abrupt ecosystem dynamics and collapse. This book presents new evidence on the rapid emergence of ecosystem collapse in response to the progression of anthropogenic climate change dynamics that are expected to intensify as the climate continues to warm. Discussing implications for biodiversity conservation, the chapters provide examples of such dynamics globally covering polar and boreal ecosystems, temperate and semi-arid ecosystems, as well as tropical and temperate coastal ecosystems. Given its scope, the volume appeals to scientists in the fields of general ecology, terrestrial and coastal ecology, climate change impacts, and biodiversity conservation.
Download or read book Research Handbook on Ocean Acidification Law and Policy written by VanderZwaag, David L. and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This important Research Handbook provides a guide to navigating the tangled array of laws and policies available to counter the ominous threats of ocean acidification. It investigates the limitations and opportunities for addressing ocean acidification under national, regional and global governance frameworks, including multilateral environmental agreements, law of the sea and human rights instruments.
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