World Atlas of Seagrasses

World Atlas of Seagrasses
Author: Frederick T. Short
Publsiher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2003
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0520240472

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Seagrasses are a vital and widespread but often overlooked coastal marine habitat. This volume provides a global survey of their distribution and conservation status.

World Atlas of Mangroves

World Atlas of Mangroves
Author: Mark Spalding,Mami Kainuma,Lorna Collins
Publsiher: Earthscan
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2010
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781849776608

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"This atlas provides the first truly global assessment of the state of the world's mangroves. Written by the leading expert on mangroves with support from the top international researchers and conservation organizations, this full color atlas contains 60 full-page maps, hundreds of photographs and illustrations and a comprehensive country-by-country assessment of mangroves. Included are the first detailed estimates of changes in mangrove forestcover worldwide and at regional and national levels, an assessment of these changes and a country-by-country examination of biodiversity protection. The book also presents a wealth of global statistics on biodiversity, habitat area, loss and economic value which provide a unique record of mangroves against which future threats and changes can be evaluated. Case-studies, written by regional experts, provide insights into regional mangrove issues, including primary and potential productivity, biodiversity, and information on present and traditional uses and values and sustainable management."--Pub. desc.

World Atlas of Coral Reefs

World Atlas of Coral Reefs
Author: Mark Spalding,Corinna Ravilious,Edmund Peter Green
Publsiher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2001
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0520232550

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An up-to-date, detailed, and fully-illustrated account of the biodiversity and status of coral reefs.

World Atlas of Biodiversity

World Atlas of Biodiversity
Author: Brian Groombridge,Martin Jenkins
Publsiher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2002
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0520236688

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Global biological diversity, ecosystem diversity.

Seagrasses Biology Ecology and Conservation

Seagrasses  Biology  Ecology and Conservation
Author: Anthony Larkum,Robert J. Orth,Carlos Duarte
Publsiher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 724
Release: 2007-02-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 140202942X

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Seagrasses are unique plants; the only group of flowering plants to recolonise the sea. They occur on every continental margin, except Antarctica, and form ecosystems which have important roles in fisheries, fish nursery grounds, prawn fisheries, habitat diversity and sediment stabilisation. Over the last two decades there has been an explosion of research and information on all aspects of seagrass biology. However the compilation of all this work into one book has not been attempted previously. In this book experts in 26 areas of seagrass biology present their work in chapters which are state-of–the-art and designed to be useful to students and researchers alike. The book not only focuses on what has been discovered but what exciting areas are left to discover. The book is divided into sections on taxonomy, anatomy, reproduction, ecology, physiology, fisheries, management, conservation and landscape ecology. It is destined to become the chosen text on seagrasses for any marine biology course.

Sabkha Ecosystems

Sabkha Ecosystems
Author: M. Ajmal Khan,Benno Böer,Münir Öztürk,Thabit Zahran Al Abdessalaam,Miguel Clüsener-Godt,Bilquees Gul
Publsiher: Springer
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2014-05-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9789400774117

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Sustainable development is the key for the survival in 21st century. The natural resources are finite and cannot be used with impunity because we are the custodian of these resources and have responsibility to pass these to the next generation. This monumental task requires several major commitments and most important of them is to arrest population explosion which has already reached seven billion. Natural resources like air to breath, food to eat, and water to drink, and fossil fuel to maintain this life style are being overexploited. Unrestrained consuming culture will accelerate undesired situation. This situation will have more dire consequences in resource limited ecosystems like dry lands. Given the severe scarcity of water, ever increasing population and soil salinization out of the box solutions for the provision of food and clean energy is required to spare meager fresh water resources for conventional agriculture. This volume contains a number of articles dealing with halophyte ecology, bio-geography, ecophysiology, hyper-saline soils, biofuels, biosaline agriculture, biosaline landscaping, climate change mitigation, and biodiversity. It also contains the communication of innovative ideas, such as the research into floating mangroves, seagrass terraces, as well as a World Halophyte Garden containing all known salt-tolerant plant species. It is hoped that the information provided will not only advance vegetation science, but that it will truly generate more interdisciplinarity, networking, awareness, and inspire farmers, and agricultural and landscaping stakeholders to seriously engage in halophyte cash crop production in coastal hyper-saline areas.

UNEP Annual Report

UNEP Annual Report
Author: United Nations Environment Programme
Publsiher: UNEP/Earthprint
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2004-05-14
Genre: Environmental policy
ISBN: 9789280724264

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This report details the goals and activities of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to promote global sustainable development in 2003, as well as providing information on the organisation's funding, structure, personnel and offices around the world. Special attention is given to: Water for the future; Environment and security; Protecting the atmosphere; The regional perspective; Leadership for sustainable development; Knowledge for decision making; Sustainable consumption and production; and, Participation and inspiration.

Coastal Wetlands

Coastal Wetlands
Author: Gerardo M.E. Perillo,Eric Wolanski,Donald R. Cahoon,Mark M. Brinson
Publsiher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 974
Release: 2009-01-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080932134

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Coastal wetlands are under a great deal of pressure from the dual forces of rising sea level and the intervention of human populations both along the estuary and in the river catchment. Direct impacts include the destruction or degradation of wetlands from land reclamation and infrastructures. Indirect impacts derive from the discharge of pollutants, changes in river flows and sediment supplies, land clearing, and dam operations. As sea level rises, coastal wetlands in most areas of the world migrate landward to occupy former uplands. The competition of these lands from human development is intensifying, making the landward migration impossible in many cases. This book provides an understanding of the functioning of coastal ecosystems and the ecological services that they provide, and suggestions for their management. In this book a CD is included containing color figures of wetlands and estuaries in different parts of the world. * Includes a CD containing color figures of wetlands and estuaries in different parts of the world.