Brazilian Mangroves And Salt Marshes

Author : Yara Schaeffer-Novelli,Guilherme Moraes de Oliveira Abuchahla,Gilberto Cintrón-Molero
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2023-02-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031134869

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Brazilian Mangroves and Salt Marshes by Yara Schaeffer-Novelli,Guilherme Moraes de Oliveira Abuchahla,Gilberto Cintrón-Molero Pdf

This book offers a new ecosystemic approach to the understanding of mangrove and salt marsh ecosystems. Brazil has one of the largest areas of mangroves in the world, where salt marshes might or might not be associated. Different landscapes comprise the extensive coastline, where mangrove and salt marsh species’ composition is discussed through the analysis of physiography, zonation, and succession processes. Both salt marsh and mangrove plants and the associated macroalgae will be characterized in their ecophysiological and phenological aspects, as well as genetic and epigenetic diversity. The chapters on microbial diversity and litterfall expose the well-known importance of these ecosystems as highly productive carbon sinks and pumps. The associated fauna of invertebrates (benthic meio and macrofaunas, especially brachyuran crabs) and vertebrates (fishes, birds, and mammals) are presented in a special section. The conservational approach encompasses issues, such as historical ecology, economic valuation, protected areas, environmental education, climate changes, and adaptive management.

Author : Yiyi Sulaeman,Laura Poggio,Budiman Minasny,Dedi Nursyamsi
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780429555015

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Tropical Wetlands - Innovation in Mapping and Management by Yiyi Sulaeman,Laura Poggio,Budiman Minasny,Dedi Nursyamsi Pdf

This book contains papers presented at the International Workshop on Tropical Wetlands, held in Banjarmasin, Indonesia. This workshop discussed wetland mapping and characterization as well as wetland management for sustainable agriculture. This volume contains selected papers on tropical wetlands, more specifically, peatland, tidal land, and acid sulphate soils. This book presents an international overview of wetland and peatland mapping experiences from Indonesia, Congo, Brazil, Australia, and Scotland. Several innovative techniques are discussed, including integrated digital soil mapping and remote sensing techniques, as well as geodatabase processing and field surveying. This book further discussed tropical wetland management for agriculture as practiced in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The contents of this book are suitable and should be a good reference for those who are involved in research, development, and management of tropical wetland, including academics, soil scientists, environmentalists, researchers, agriculturists, students, agri-businessmen, policy makers, land managers and farmers.

Author : Peter Saenger
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401599627

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Mangrove Ecology, Silviculture and Conservation by Peter Saenger Pdf

Mangroves are a fascinating group of plants that occur on tropical and subtropical shorelines of all continents, where they are exposed to saltwater inundation, low oxygen levels around their roots, high light and temperature conditions, and periodic tropical storms. Despite these harsh conditions, mangroves may form luxuriant forests which are of significant economic and environmental value throughout the world - they provide coastal protection and underpin fisheries and forestry operations, as well as a range of other human activities. This book provides an up-to-date account of mangrove plants from around the world, together with silvicultural and restoration techniques, and the management requirements of these communities to ensure their sustainability and conservation. All aspects of mangroves and their conservation are critically re-examined. Those activities which threaten their ongoing survival are identified and suggestions are offered to minimise their effects on these significant plant communities.

Author : Brian R. Silliman,Edwin D. Grosholz,Mark D. Bertness
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2009-06-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0520258924

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Human Impacts on Salt Marshes by Brian R. Silliman,Edwin D. Grosholz,Mark D. Bertness Pdf

"Human Impacts on Salt Marshes provides an excellent global synthesis of an important, underappreciated environmental problem and suggests solutions to the diverse threats affecting salt marshes."—Peter B. Moyle, University of California, Davis

Author : Paulo da Cunha Lana,Angelo Fraga Bernardino
Publisher : Springer
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319777795

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Brazilian Estuaries by Paulo da Cunha Lana,Angelo Fraga Bernardino Pdf

This book presents the main drivers of benthic structure and processes in estuaries from the 8,000 km-Brazilian coast, assesses the influence of natural and human disturbance, and discusses their ecological importance and management needs. Estuaries are unique coastal ecosystems often with low biodiversity that sustain and provide essential ecological services to mankind. These ecosystems include a variety of habitats with their own sediment and fauna dynamics, all of them globally altered or threatened by human activities. Mangroves, saltmarshes, tidal flats and other confined estuarine systems are under increasing stress by overfishing and other human activities leading to habitat and species loss. Combined changes in estuarine hydromorphology and in climate pose severe threats to estuarine ecosystems at a global scale.

Author : Sudhir Chandra Das,Pullaiah,Elizabeth C. Ashton
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811905193

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Mangroves: Biodiversity, Livelihoods and Conservation by Sudhir Chandra Das,Pullaiah,Elizabeth C. Ashton Pdf

This contributory volume is a comprehensive collection on the mangrove forest eco-system and its ecology, the resources and potentials of mangroves, conservation efforts, mangrove eco-system services and threats to conservation. The book is an all-inclusive compilation on the status, conservation and future of mangroves. Mangroves are a unique ecosystem providing several ecosystem services. They are formed in the inter-tidal areas of large rivers and coastal islands. Mangroves thrives due to constant interaction with the terrestrial and marine ecosystem. These are the species dynamics, varying tidal amplitudes, plant succession, changing floral pattern of the channels of the estuary, the varying sediment transportation. There was 20% decline in mangrove forest area in the last 25 years due mainly to conversion and coastal development. Lengthy recovery periods required for the degraded mangrove forests. Hence there is an urgent need to take stock of the updated information on these mangroves at global level. It is of immense value to scientific community involved in teaching, research and extension activities related to mangrove conservation.

Author : William Edward Newns Austin,Hilary Anne Kennedy,Joanne S. Porter,William Richard Turrell,Catherine Lovelock
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2024-02-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832540572

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Blue Carbon: Beyond the Inventory by William Edward Newns Austin,Hilary Anne Kennedy,Joanne S. Porter,William Richard Turrell,Catherine Lovelock Pdf

This Research Topic will coincide with an international Blue Carbon Conference at the Royal Society of Edinburgh in November 2021, during the UNFCCC COP26 climate negotiations; we seek to showcase Blue Carbon as a Nature-based Solution for Climate Change, People and Biodiversity. The conference theme identifies the growing climate mitigation opportunities presented by Blue Carbon, yet also seeks to highlight the emergent research that points to the wider climate mitigation services of carbon in the marine environment - what we are calling "beyond the inventory". We welcome contributions that address the science and policy dimensions of Blue Carbon, particularly where these highlight opportunities and mechanisms for the protection, restoration and creation of Blue Carbon habitats. We also welcome case-study examples that highlight successful partnerships in a wide range of international settings and would particularly encourage contributions that show-case legal, policy or investment opportunities.

Author : Valentine Jackson Chapman,J. W. Ronaldson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Mangrove
ISBN : STANFORD:36105027439541

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The Mangrove and Salt-marsh Flats of the Auckland Isthmus by Valentine Jackson Chapman,J. W. Ronaldson Pdf

Author : Luiz Drude de Lacerda,Ricardo Erthal Santelli,Egbert K. Duursma,Jorge Joao Abrao
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783662070604

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Environmental Geochemistry in Tropical and Subtropical Environments by Luiz Drude de Lacerda,Ricardo Erthal Santelli,Egbert K. Duursma,Jorge Joao Abrao Pdf

This book incorporates twenty contributions on diverse aspects of the environmental geochemistry in tropical and sub-tropical environments, drawing together extensive original research not readily available elsewhere. Coverage includes intercontinental comparisons drawn on paleoclimatology, environmental impacts of mining and geochemistry of continetal shelf sediments.

Author : Friess Daniel,Frida Sidik
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128175101

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Dynamic Sedimentary Environments of Mangrove Coasts by Friess Daniel,Frida Sidik Pdf

Dynamic Sedimentary Environments of Mangrove Coasts provides knowledge on the importance of sedimentary dynamics in managing mangrove forests. In the first part of the book, the editors seamlessly offer a general introduction of mangrove sedimentary dynamics. This leads into more in-depth information on soil surface elevation change, sea level rise, and the importance of sedimentary dynamics in the loss or gain of blue carbon. The book concludes the discussion of mangrove sedimentary dynamics by addressing the issues of climate change (e.g. sea level rise and blue carbon) on mangrove restoration and sediment. This book will assist coastal managers and academics in addressing the gaps in mangrove restoration and coastal management. As such, it will be a valuable reference for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, researchers, academics in the field of coastal restoration, and coastal management practitioners. Provides a state-of-the-art summary of research into sedimentary dynamics in mangrove forests Includes updates on issues of climate change-relevant to mangroves, such as blue carbon and sea level rise Presents scientific background and successful case studies for mangrove restoration that can solve problems relating to mangrove management

Author : William J. Mitsch,James G. Gosselink,Li Zhang,Christopher J. Anderson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470286302

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Wetland Ecosystems by William J. Mitsch,James G. Gosselink,Li Zhang,Christopher J. Anderson Pdf

New focused text introduces readers to wetland ecosystems and systems approaches to studying wetlands With its comprehensive coverage of wetland science, management, and restoration, Mitsch and Gosselink's Wetlands has been the premier reference on wetlands for more than two decades. Now, the coverage of specific wetland ecosystem types from earlier editions of this acclaimed work has been updated, revised, and supplemented with additional content in order to create this new text focusing exclusively on wetland ecosystems. This book now complements Wetlands, Fourth Edition. Following an introduction to ecosystems in general and wetland ecosystems in particular, Wetland Ecosystems examines the major types of wetlands found throughout the world: coastal wetlands, freshwater marshes and forested swamps, and peatlands. The final chapter reviews three fundamental systems approaches to studying wetlands: mesocosms, full-scale experimental ecosystems, and mathematical modeling. This new text features: Updated descriptions of the hydrology, biogeochemistry, and biology of the main types of wetlands found in the world New content introducing general ecosystems, wetland ecosystems, whole ecosystem and mesocosm experiments with wetlands, and systems ecology and modeling A detailed description of the ecosystem services provided by wetlands A broad international scope, including many examples of wetlands located outside North America Two new coauthors offering new perspectives and additional insights into the latest ecosystem and modeling techniques An abundance of illustrations helps readers understand how different biological communities and the abiotic environment in wetland ecosystems interact and function. Tables and text boxes provide at-a-glance summaries of key information. Lastly, each chapter concludes with a list of recommended readings. This text has been designed as an introduction for students and professionals in wetland ecology and management, general ecology, environmental science, and natural resource management.

Author : Volker Linneweber
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662047132

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Mangrove Ecosystems by Volker Linneweber Pdf

Protection of the environment has nowadays become a major challenge and a condi tion for survival of future human generations and life on Earth in general. Yet it is still far too much of a dream or hope rather than a reality in the policy of our societies. Presently we are experiencing an unprecedented exponential growth of demography combined with a race for profit, resulting in excessive consumption particularly of en ergy, and a serious impact on the world ecosystems. Various types of pollutants and emerging new diseases not only disrupt the normal course of life, but also above this some of the atmospheric pollutants are most likely involved in the changing climate. We fear and literally shiver at the thought that the "changing climate" would ultimately disrupt the fragile thermodynamic equilibrium between the atmosphere and the oceans. Are we insensitive to these facts to the point of pushing our descendants, some genera tions ahead, into a new glacial period after a first period of warming up, at least, in northern Europe, like the one that took place 13 to 14 millennia ago? Surely the planet's nature is not prepared to be dominated by man and will go its way, whether humanity will be alive or dead.

Author : Veronica Molina,Yoanna Eissler,Céline Lavergne,Pilar Junier
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2023-01-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832510896

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Microbial ecology and ecosystems from a Southern perspective by Veronica Molina,Yoanna Eissler,Céline Lavergne,Pilar Junier Pdf

Author : Ulrich Saint-Paul,Horacio Schneider
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642134579

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Mangrove Dynamics and Management in North Brazil by Ulrich Saint-Paul,Horacio Schneider Pdf

Mangrove ecosystems are being increasingly threatened by human activities. Their biotic productivity supplies food and other resources to the human populations that inhabit or make use of them. This volume highlights the results of a ten-year German / Brazilian research project, called MADAM, in one of the largest continuous mangrove areas of the world, located in northern Brazil. Based on the analysis of the ecosystem dynamics, management strategies for the conservation and sustainable use of mangroves are presented and discussed. Beyond the scientific results, this book also provides guidelines for the development of international cooperation projects.

Author : Susan L. Woodward
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780313087462

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Marine Biomes by Susan L. Woodward Pdf

This volume in the Greenwood Guides to Biomes of the World: covers the saltwater biomes that exist along coastline, on the continental shelf, and the open sea, examining all aspects that define these biomes: ; Vegetation ; Geographical Distribution ; Challenges posed by the environment ; Adaptation of the plants and animals to the environment ; Conservation efforts Maps, photos, diagrams, drawings, and tables accompany the text, as do sidebars that highlight habitats, species, and ecological relationships. The volume includes a bibliography of accessible resources for further research.