Download or read book The Remarkable Reefs Of Cuba written by David E. Guggenheim and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-10-01 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1970, the Caribbean has lost half of its coral reefs, an ominous and accelerating phenomenon that extends around the world. Beyond the unfathomable heartbreak of the loss of such exquisite beauty from the earth, coral’s loss represents the annual loss of billions of dollars from the global economy and the end of a way of life for billions that depend on these ecosystems. Marine scientist and conservation leader Dr. David E. Guggenheim has had a front-row seat to this disaster. But when he began a new chapter of his career in Cuba, he found something completely unexpected: hope. After years and years of watching reefs deteriorate, Guggenheim was astonished to come face-to-face with Cuba's remarkably healthy coral reefs overflowing with fish and other marine life. The Remarkable Reefs of Cuba reveals the hidden potential that Cuba’s reefs may contain for the reefs of the world. While the past 60 years have seen the worst decline in ocean health in human history, Cuba’s oceans and coral reefs remain remarkably healthy, a living laboratory never-before-seen by this generation of scientists. Which begs the question: why are Cuba’s ocean waters so healthy? The answer is deeply intertwined with the country’s extraordinary and singularly unique history, from its dramatic political past to its world-class environmental protections influenced by an unlikely partner, Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau. This buoyant book tells the story of the demise of the world’s ocean ecosystems, the hard work of those desperately trying to save it, and an unexpected beacon of hope from an island full of mystery and surprises.
Download or read book Coral Reefs of Cuba written by Vassil N. Zlatarski and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2024-01-27 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive volume gathers foremost experts on the coral reefs of Cuba who represent a spectrum of disciplines, including biology, conservation ecology, economics and geology. The volume is organized along general themes including the Cuban Reef biota, reefs occurring in the Mesophotic and Eutrophic zones, ecology, conservation, management and the economic importance of the coral reefs of Cuba. The combination of case studies, new and previously published research, historical overview and examples of the ways in which research has contributed to the management and conservation of Cuban coastal resources provides a unique reference for graduate students and professionals holding a wide range of interests and expertise related to coral reef systems.
Download or read book Reef Libre written by Robert Wintner and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decades of isolation from tourism and development have left Cuba’s coral reefs among the most pristine in the world, an “exceptionalism” that stands in stark contrast to the island nation’s poverty and political situation. Famed diver/photographer Robert “Snorkel Bob” Wintner showcases these magnificent reefs with his astounding underwater images, while also capturing terrestrial life in the cities and villages of the island nation. Reef Libre is not a travelogue, but asks the big questions after a lifetime of isolation—can Cuba’s reefs still thrive? Nearly 400 stills, a compelling narrative, and a DVD capture this delicate time in reef history. Reef Libre: The Movie is a mini-documentary which encompasses this pivotal moment—from the streets to the reefs. To watch the trailer for Reef Libre: The Movie, click here!
Download or read book On the Elevated Coral Reefs of Cuba written by William Otis Crosby and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book On the Elevated Coral Reefs of Cuba written by William Otis Crosby and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Deep Cuba written by Bill Belleville and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2010-01-25 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geography, politics, and other factors have allowed Cuba to preserve the region's most pristine coast and offshore marine environment. Deep Cuba recounts Bill Belleville's month-long journey around the island in the company of American and Cuban marine biologists and a Discovery Channel film crew. It was the first, and so far only, United States submersible research expedition in Cuban waters. From coral reefs to mangrove swamps to a submerged volcanic mountain, the voyagers encountered sublimely wild places unseen before by anyone from the United States—or even by many Cubans. Belleville conveys the tempo of the scientists' workday, during which the routine gathering of data and specimens could be punctuated by trips in a state-of-the-art submersible, the discovery of new species, or a tropical storm. Throughout the trip, as well, all on board had to work through differences that arose from the expedition's contrary goals: to produce a commercially viable seagoing adventure film and to conduct controlled, methodical scientific investigations. Belleville paces his coverage of the expedition with absorbing stories about the history and culture of the island's peoples, from the indigenous Taino to its current inhabitants of African and European heritage. Deep Cuba even includes a candid portrait of Castro himself. An avid diver, sport fisherman, and naturalist, El Comandante paid a visit aboard the research vessel. Deep Cuba is an engaging mix of nature and travel writing, along with scientific reportage that is keenly attuned to current crises in research funding. Revealed here is a magnificent marine world with crucial ecological links to the Caribbean Basin and the southeastern United States.
Download or read book The Cruise of the Tomas Barrera written by John Brooks Henderson and published by New York : G. P. Putnam's sons. This book was released on 1916 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Coral Reefs of Cuba I Genesis and Evolution written by D. H. H. Kühlmann and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fossil Corals from Central America Cuba and Porto Rico written by Thomas Wayland Vaughan and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Reconnoissance of the Bahamas and of the Elevated Reefs of Cuba in the Steam Yacht Wild Duck January to April 1893 written by Alexander Agassiz and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Coral Reefs of Cuba written by Dietrich H. H. Kühlmann and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cuba s Mesophotic Coral Reefs and Associated Fish Communities written by John K. Reed and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Field Guide to Coral Reefs written by Eugene H. Kaplan and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WITH MORE THAN 500 SPECIES DESCRIBED AND MORE THAN 400 ILLUSTRATIONS, THIS GUIDE PROVIDES QUICK AND EASY VISUAL IDENTIFICATION OF FISHES, MOLLUSK, SPONGES, SHRIMPS, LOBSTERS, CRABS, AND MUCH MORE OF THE FAUNA FOUND ON THE CORAL REEFS OF THE CARIBBEAN AND FLORIDA.
Download or read book A Reconnoissance of the Bahamas and of the Elevated Reefs of Cuba in the Steam Yacht Wild Duck January to April 1893 written by Alexander Agassiz and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Field Guide to Coral Reefs of the Caribbean and Florida written by Eugene Herbert Kaplan and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On t.p.: A guide to the common invertebrates and fishes of Bermuda, the Bahamas, southern Florida, the West Indies, and the Caribbean coast of Central and South America.
Download or read book Reefs at Risk in the Caribbean written by Lauretta Marie Burke and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Fossil Corals from Central America Cuba and Porto Rico written by Thomas Wayland Vaughan and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2015-09-18 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
