Asia Pacific Symposium On Mangrove Ecosystems

Author : Yuk-Shan Wong,Nora F.Y. Tam
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401102896

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Asia-Pacific Symposium on Mangrove Ecosystems by Yuk-Shan Wong,Nora F.Y. Tam Pdf

Mangrove ecosystems are typical formations found in coastal deposits of mud and silt throughout the tropics and some distance into the subtropical latitudes. The total wordwide mangrove area, which is estimated at about 170,000 km2 with some sixty species of trees and shrubs exclusive to the habitat, dominates approximately 75% of the world's coastline between latitudes 25°N and 25°S. Such unique intertidal ecosystems support genetically diverse communities of terrestrial and aquatic organisms that are of direct or indirect socioeconomic values. Mangrove forests play important roles as coastal stabilization and protection against winds and storms; producers of nutrients, forest resources and animal species of economic importance. Recently, the issues on the conservation, proper utilization and management of mangrove forests have been widely discussed. Unfortunately, overexploitation and destruction of mangroves seriously threatens the sustainability of such a unique ecosystem. This volume includes papers on three main areas: recent advances in mangrove ecology; application and utilization of mangrove resources; and conservation and management of the ecosystems.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Mangrove conservation
ISBN : OCLC:696293094

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Asia-Pacific Symposium on Mangrove Ecosystems by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Mangrove conservation
ISBN : OCLC:488863200

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Asia-Pacific Symposium on Mangrove Ecosystems by Anonim Pdf

Author : Shing-Yip Lee
Publisher : Hong Kong University Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789622094857

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The Mangrove Ecosystem of Deep Bay and the Mai Po Marshes, Hong Kong by Shing-Yip Lee Pdf

This volume comprises original research papers reporting findings collected by participants of the International Workshop on the Mangrove Ecosystem of Deep Bay and the Mai Po Marshes, jointly organized by the University of Hong Kong and World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong and held at the Mai Po Marshes in September 1993.

Author : Rajarshi Dasgupta,Shizuka Hashimoto,Osamu Saito
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811927386

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Assessing, Mapping and Modelling of Mangrove Ecosystem Services in the Asia-Pacific Region by Rajarshi Dasgupta,Shizuka Hashimoto,Osamu Saito Pdf

This book presents the state-of-the-art of knowledge in assessing, mapping, and modeling mangrove ecosystem services and outlines various scientific tools and techniques, including environmental scenario-building, spatial and econometric modelling to understand the fluctuations and future availability of mangrove ecosystem services. The book also highlights the current gaps and measures in policy planning and outlines the avenues for capacity building. Through case studies and thematic reviews, the book plans to cater to a wide range of audiences, including students, researchers, and decision-makers at various levels involved in mangrove conservation and land use optimization for sustainable and resilient development. This book is particularly useful to researchers and students in the field of landscape and spatial ecology, coastal zone management, ecosystem services, and resilience planning. It is also a must-read for policymakers, conservators, coastal zone managers, foresters, and general administrators in understanding the current and future roles of mangroves in ecosystem-based adaptation through informed decision-making.

Author : Daniel M. Alongi
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000095173

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Coastal Ecosystem Processes by Daniel M. Alongi Pdf

Coastal Ecosystem Processes, written by the renowned marine scientist Daniel Alongi, describes how pelagic and benthic food webs, from beaches and tidal flats to the continental edge, process energy and matter. This volume focuses on recent advances and new developments on how food webs are closely intertwined with the geology, chemistry, and physics of coastal seas. Dr. Alongi presents a process-functional approach as a way of understanding how the energetics of coastal ecosystems rely not only on exchanges within and between food chains, but how such functions are influenced by terrigenous and atmospheric processes. There is a need for documentation and an awareness of just how necessary, yet delicate, is the interplay of biological and physical forces between coastal ocean, land, and the atmosphere. Marine scientists today need to make informed management decisions about sustainable development and conservation of these fragile ecosystems. Coastal Ecosystem Processes provides present and future marine scientists the latest coastal ecosystem information to make the right decisions concerning the ecology of our oceans.

Author : Sahadev Sharma
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781789842777

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Mangrove Ecosystem Ecology and Function by Sahadev Sharma Pdf

Mangrove Ecosystem Ecology and Function deals with several aspects of mangrove science, as well as conservation, management, and related policies. The book is divided into six sections and structured into 10 chapters. The first section discusses mangrove ecology, structure, and function; the second section explains mangrove physiology related to salt accumulation; the third section focuses on mangrove polychaetes; the fourth section talks about the bioprospect of mangrove microbes; the fifth section discusses soil geochemistry; and the sixth section elucidates mangrove management and conservation. Researchers from different countries and fields of mangrove ecosystem exploration have contributed their findings. This book would be an ideal source of scientific information to graduate students, advanced students, researchers, scientists, and stakeholders involved in mangrove ecosystem research.

Author : Hassan A.H. Ibrahim,Mostafa M. El-Sheekh
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789815050004

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Marine Ecosystems: A Unique Source of Valuable Bioactive Compounds by Hassan A.H. Ibrahim,Mostafa M. El-Sheekh Pdf

This reference highlights the significance of marine ecosystems, encompassing seaweed beds, seagrasses, coral reefs, mangroves, estuaries, and protected areas, as a remarkable gateway to overcoming healthcare challenges and unlocking a rich trove of bioactive compounds for drug discovery. One of the key highlights of this book is its exploration of the development of marine bio-drugs, a field that demands collaboration among scientists from both academic and industrial fronts. The editors also include a prospective review on marine environments, emphasizing the necessity for big data, collective knowledge sharing, financial support, and streamlined administrative processes, all of which contribute to enhancing innovation in the drug discovery process. Another feature includes reference lists that allow researchers to explore topics of interest in depth. With twelve comprehensive chapters, this book extensively covers marine ecosystem biodiversity, productivity, protected areas, and the intricate interplay of biotic and abiotic factors that shape these ecosystems. Readers will learn about important bioactive compounds within marine organisms and how to use this knowledge to outline a strategy for bio-drug discovery. The book caters to a diverse audience of researchers, students, ecologists, microbiologists, pharmacologists, and biotechnologists who are engaged in studying the dynamic components of marine environments. By providing the latest insights and strategies in the realm of bio-drug discovery from marine resources, this book serves as an invaluable resource for scholars and professionals seeking to tap into the potential of these unique ecosystems.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Forest Resources Development Branch
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251034451

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Mangrove Forest Management Guidelines by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Forest Resources Development Branch Pdf

Author : B.U. Haq,Gunnar Kullenberg,Jan H. Stel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789401710664

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Coastal Zone Management Imperative for Maritime Developing Nations by B.U. Haq,Gunnar Kullenberg,Jan H. Stel Pdf

Anthropogenic transformation of the coastal zone continues at a steady pace, especially in the developing maritime countries, where coastal resources are often crucial to national economies. However, exploitation of these resources is often indiscriminate, ill planned, or carried out without adequate scientific knowledge. This leads to rapid resource depletion, and often irreversible environmental degradation. The 1992 Rio de Janeiro UN Conference on Environment and Development recognized the expediency of an integrated and sustainable use of all coastal resources, functions and services grounded on sound scientific data. The present volume is based on the 1994 international workshop Integrated Coastal Zone Management, and brings together contributions by leading specialists both on basic concepts and on applications of coastal management. The work is divided into six parts, dealing with the conceptual framework of ICZM; regional and global aspects of coastal management; environmental assessment in ICZM; capacity building and technology transfer; monitoring and environmental analysis; and case studies and status of ICZM plans. The book also incorporates an interactive ICZM planning module, COSMO, which can be of use in designing a management plan for a coast. Attention is also given to long-term environmental effects of present-day actions. It is hoped that COSMO will prove an additional learning tool for ICZM practitioners and enhance the value of the book. This work is intended to give a broad coverage of conceptual and technical aspects of ICZM, and will be of use to operational executives as well as students of ICZM, environmental economists, policy-makers and senior managers in the international development agencies and governmental and non-governmental organizations. It can be recommended as a textbook and as a reference work.

Author : Mukhtar Ahmed,Shakeel Ahmad
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 563 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789819917631

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Disaster Risk Reduction in Agriculture by Mukhtar Ahmed,Shakeel Ahmad Pdf

This book is related to disaster risk reduction in agriculture particularly under changing climate. Climate change refers to significant, long-term changes in the global climate. There is unequivocal evidence that Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate. Human activity is the principal cause. The planets average surface temperature has risen to about 1oC since the late 19th century and most of the warming occurred in the past 40 years. The years 2016 and 2020 are tied for the warmest year on the record. Similarly, other evidence of rapid climate change includes warming of oceans, shrinking of ice sheets, retreating glaciers, decreasing snow cover, rising of sea level, declining artic sea ice, increased frequency of extreme events, ocean acidification and loss of biodiversity. Hence, climate change impacts, both extreme weather and slow-onset events, have impacted several sectors of the national economies and activities, in particular agriculture and food production, augmented by other challenges be it geopolitical, cost of finance or supply chain related, and in a time of increased food insecurity. Without CO2 fertilization, effective adaptation, and genetic improvement, each degree-Celsius increase in global mean temperature would, on average, reduce global yields of wheat by 6.0%, rice by 3.2%, maize by 7.4%, and soybean by 3.1%. Hence this book is useful as a study material to teach in the field of agriculture and climate change. The book is useful for instructors and postgraduate as well as undergraduate students involved in the study of climate change. The book also provide guidance to multiple stakeholders to design mitigation and adaptation efforts to climate change and ensure food security in the developing world.

Author : Yuk-Shan Wong,Nora Fung-Yee Tam
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401152341

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Asia-Pacific Conference on Science and Management of Coastal Environment by Yuk-Shan Wong,Nora Fung-Yee Tam Pdf

Human beings have a long historical relationship with the coast. Initially it provided food and security, later forming important locations for industrial and commercial development. Now the emphasis has shifted towards leisure and conservation, although the former functions remain crucial. However, it is only very recently that people have started viewing the coast as a common and valuable resource that requires rational utilisation and scientific management in order to sustain its attractiveness. Of course, enlightened management comes only through understanding of the complicated coastal regions, which enables coastal managers to balance pressures from different sectors and to minimize risks. Scientific knowledge will continue to be the most important basis for resolving the conflicts between coastal users and interest groups such as developers and ecologists. Coastal management has also shifted from traditional restorative or remedial actions towards planned avoidance of other conflicts. Despite rapid advancement in coastal sciences over recent decades, most of the major coastal issues have remained outstanding in the agenda. Control of shoreline erosion and protecting sea level rise continue to be crucial problems facing coastal scientists. Destructive coastal storms still cause tremendous damage, particularly in low altitudes. Wetland and estuary reclamation have led to the loss of the most valuable estuary wetlands which are required to sustain biological productivity and biodiversity. This volume includes papers on marine and coastal pollution, eutrophication, aquaculture, conservation and utilization, coastal wetlands, and coastal zone management.

Author : Jayanta Kumar Patra,Rashmi Ranjan Mishra,Hrudayanath Thatoi
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128223826

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Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources by Jayanta Kumar Patra,Rashmi Ranjan Mishra,Hrudayanath Thatoi Pdf

Mangroves are typically tropical coastal ecosystems found in the inter-tidal zones of river deltas and back water areas. They represent highly dynamic and fragile ecosystems, yet they are the most productive and biologically diversified habitats of various life forms including plants, animals and microorganisms. Mangroves are a resource of many different products, including; microorganisms that harbor a diverse group of industrially important enzymes, antibiotics, therapeutic proteins and vaccines; timber resistant to rot and insects; and medicinal plants. Divided into three main parts, Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources first provides a broad introduction into mangrove ecology. Subsequent chapters discuss the biodiversity of mangroves, including the diverse nature of the organisms within the mangroves themselves. The final part pays special attention to biotechnological utilization of mangroves. Topics such as antimicrobial activity of mangrove-derived products, anti-oxidant activity of mangrove derived products and pharmaceutical applications, are covered in detail. Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources brings the latest research and technologies in mangrove biology into one platform, providing readers with an up-to-date view on the area. This would serve as an excellent reference book for researchers and students in the field of marine biology especially interested in mangrove ecosystems. Highlights the diversity of different life forms in the mangrove ecosystem, including the importance of mangroves and mangrove-derived products. Focuses on biotechnological utilization of mangrove resources such as antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of microorganisms, and industrial and pharmaceutical applications Discusses the different modern tools and techniques used for the study of mangrove resources

Author : Roshanka Ranasinghe,Ruben Jongejan
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-08
Category : Environmental engineering
ISBN : 9783038974819

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Climate Change, Coasts and Coastal Risk by Roshanka Ranasinghe,Ruben Jongejan Pdf

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Climate Change, Coasts and Coastal Risk" that was published in JMSE

Author : Abhra Chanda,Sourav Das,Tuhin Ghosh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030965587

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Blue Carbon Dynamics of the Indian Ocean by Abhra Chanda,Sourav Das,Tuhin Ghosh Pdf

This book gives an overview of various aspects of blue carbon dynamics from each country bordering the Indian Ocean. Given the importance of the topic of blue carbon, it can be assumed that in near future, more and more researchers from the Indian Ocean countries will pursue environmental research in this domain. This book is a ready reference to all those who are interested to have a holistic understanding about the ground scenario of blue carbon in the Indian Ocean. There are many research institutes situated in the periphery of the Indian Ocean that are devoted to nurturing the new avenues of marine carbon research. Researchers and scholars interested in this domain will find this book provides a good overview, wherein all the necessary information on the status and functioning of these blue carbon ecosystems are detailed in a concise way. The book is also helpful to postgraduate students of ‘marine science’ or those who have a specialization in ‘marine biogeochemistry’ or ‘chemical oceanography’ to develop a basic understanding about the very concept of ‘blue carbon’ from the perspective of the Indian Ocean.