Corals And Coral Reefs Of The Galápagos Islands

Author : Peter W. Glynn,Gerard M. Wellington
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1983-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0520047133

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Corals and Coral Reefs of the Galápagos Islands by Peter W. Glynn,Gerard M. Wellington Pdf

00 This scientifically thorough,lucidly written work explores the nature, development, and extent of the archipelago's reef-building corals. Also included is an annotated list of the Scleractianian Corals by John W. Wells This scientifically thorough,lucidly written work explores the nature, development, and extent of the archipelago's reef-building corals. Also included is an annotated list of the Scleractianian Corals by John W. Wells

Author : Peter W. Glynn,Derek P. Manzello,Ian C. Enochs
Publisher : Springer
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401774994

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Coral Reefs of the Eastern Tropical Pacific by Peter W. Glynn,Derek P. Manzello,Ian C. Enochs Pdf

This book documents and examines the state of health of coral reefs in the eastern tropical Pacific region. It touches on the occurrence of coral reefs in the waters of surrounding countries, and it explores their biogeography, biodiversity and condition relative to the El Niño southern oscillation and human impacts. Additionally contained within is a field that presents information on many of the species presented in the preceding chapters.

Author : Melissa Stewart
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2008-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780061115776

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Extreme Coral Reef! Q&A by Melissa Stewart Pdf

A collection of questions and answers that explore the importance of coral reefs to life in the ocean.

Author : Cleveland P. Hickman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Cnidaria
ISBN : 0966493249

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A Field Guide to Corals and Other Radiates of Galapagos by Cleveland P. Hickman Pdf

An illustrated guidebook to the corals, anemones, zoanthids, gorgonians, sea pens, and hydroids of the Galapagos Islands. Describes in full color 88 species. Includes an addendum to the three previously published field guides in the Galapagos Marine Life Series.

Author : J. Cortés
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2003-04-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080535395

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Latin American Coral Reefs by J. Cortés Pdf

Most of the coral reefs of the American continent: the Brazilian waters, the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean are in Latin American countries, the subject of this book. For the first time, information on coral reefs of such a vast region is mined from reports, obscure journals, university thesis and scientific journals, summarized and presented in a way both accessible and informative for the interested reader as well as for the coral reef expert. The chapters of the book, divided by country and ocean, were written by either scientists from the countries or by those that know the area well. Reefs not documented in the past are described in detail here, including location maps. The natural and anthropogenic impacts affecting the reefs are presented, as well as sections on management, conservation and legislation in each country. Nineteen chapters, plus an introduction, present information of coral reefs from Brazil to Mexico, and from Chile to Cuba.

Author : James Dwight Dana
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1875
Category : Coral reefs and islands
ISBN : ZBZH:ZBZ-00114915

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Corals and Coral Islands by James Dwight Dana Pdf

Author : Judith Denkinger,Luis Vinueza
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319027692

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The Galapagos Marine Reserve by Judith Denkinger,Luis Vinueza Pdf

This book focuses on how marine systems respond to natural and anthropogenic perturbations (ENSO, overfishing, pollution, tourism, invasive species, climate-change). Authors explain in their chapters how this information can guide management and conservation actions to help orient and better manage, restore and sustain the ecosystems services and goods that are derived from the ocean, while considering the complex issues that affect the delicate nature of the Islands. This book will contribute to a new understanding of the Galapagos Islands and marine ecosystems.​

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128215302

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Population Dynamics of the Reef Crisis by Anonim Pdf

Population Dynamics of the Reef Crisis, Volume 87 in the Advances in Marine Biology series, updates on many topics that will appeal to postgraduates and researchers in marine biology, fisheries science, ecology, zoology and biological oceanography. Chapters in this new release cover SCTL disease and coral population dynamics in S-Florida, Spatial dynamics of juvenile corals in the Persian/Arabian Gulf, Surprising stability in sea urchin populations following shifts to algal dominance on heavily bleached reefs, Biophysical model of population connectivity in the Persian Gulf, Population dynamics of 20-year decline in clownfish anemones on coral reefs at Eilat, northern Red Sea, and much more. Reviews articles on the latest advances in marine biology Authored by leading figures in their respective fields of study Presents materials that are widely used by managers, students and academic professionals in the marine sciences

Author : Dana
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1872
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UBBS:UBBS-00108476

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Corals and Coral Islands by Dana Pdf

Author : Matthew J. James
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781489906465

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Galápagos Marine Invertebrates by Matthew J. James Pdf

Marine Invertebrate Evolution in the Galapagos Islands MATTHEW J. JAMES 1. Perspective of This Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. Directions for Future Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3. Plan of This Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1. Perspective of This Volume Charles Darwin brought the Galapagos Islands to the attention of zoologists, botanists, and geologists following the six-week visit of H. M. S. Beagle to the islands in 1835. Since then published research on the biota of the islands, partic ularly in multiauthored volumes, has focused on terrestrial plants and animals. The present volume is designed specifically to provide a summary of work on the marine invertebrate fauna. One deviation from that objective was the inclusion of a chapter on land snails, which proved to be a good choice because the phylum Mollusca is now covered more thoroughly in this volume than in any single previous scholarly work on the Galapagos. The academic bottom line with this book is to elucidate the evolutionary responses of shallow water, benthic marine invertebrates to the unique set of insular conditions that exist in the Galapagos Islands. The route taken to that objective has many paths including taxonomic revision, determining biogeo graphic affinities, and examining the ecological requirements of species. The information presented here is for some groups from the islands the first stage in a thorough process that can eventually lead to an understanding of the phylogenetic relationships of these species.

Author : David Hopley
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1226 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789048126385

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Encyclopedia of Modern Coral Reefs by David Hopley Pdf

Coral reefs are the largest landforms built by plants and animals. Their study therefore incorporates a wide range of disciplines. This encyclopedia approaches coral reefs from an earth science perspective, concentrating especially on modern reefs. Currently coral reefs are under high stress, most prominently from climate change with changes to water temperature, sea level and ocean acidification particularly damaging. Modern reefs have evolved through the massive environmental changes of the Quaternary with long periods of exposure during glacially lowered sea level periods and short periods of interglacial growth. The entries in this encyclopedia condense the large amount of work carried out since Charles Darwin first attempted to understand reef evolution. Leading authorities from many countries have contributed to the entries covering areas of geology, geography and ecology, providing comprehensive access to the most up-to-date research on the structure, form and processes operating on Quaternary coral reefs.

Author : Rick Sammon
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : House & Home
ISBN : UCSD:31822020623427

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Rhythm of the Reef by Rick Sammon Pdf

Compiles photographs of four spectacular reef formations at different intervals of the day: the Red Sea off Egypt at dawn, Truk Lagoon in Micronesia at midday, Cocos Island off Costa Rica at dusk and Bonaire in the Netherlands Antilles at night.

Author : Richard B. Aronson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2007-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387335377

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Geological Approaches to Coral Reef Ecology by Richard B. Aronson Pdf

This book provides a unique perspective on the destruction - both natural and human-caused - of coral reef ecosystems. Reconstructing the ecological history of coral reefs, the authors evaluate whether recent dramatic changes are novel events or part of a long-term trend or cycle. The text combines principles of geophysics, paleontology, and marine sciences with real-time observation, examining the interacting causes of change: hurricane damage, predators, disease, rising sea-level, nutrient loading, global warming and ocean acidification. Predictions about the future of coral reefs inspire strategies for restoration and management of ecosystems. Useful for students and professionals in ecology and marine biology, including environmental managers.

Author : P.W. Glynn
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1990-09-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080870902

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Global Ecological Consequences of the 1982-83 El Niño-Southern Oscillation by P.W. Glynn Pdf

El Niño is a meteorologic/oceanographic phenomenon that occurs sporadically (every few years) at low latitudes. It is felt particularly strongly in the eastern Pacific region, notably from the equator southwards along the coasts of Ecuador and Peru. The El Niño is a component of the ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation) which accentuates the intimate and causal connection between atmospheric and marine processes. Obvious manifestations of El Niño in the eastern Pacific are anomalous warming of the sea; reduced upwelling; a marked decline in fisheries, and high rainfall with frequent flooding. The 1982/83 El Niño was exceptionally severe, and was probably the strongest warming of the equatorial Pacific Ocean to occur during this century. The warming was intense and spread over large parts of the Pacific Ocean and penetrated to greater depths than usual. Many eastern Pacific coral reefs that had exhibited uninterrupted growth for several hundred years until 1983 were devasted by the disturbance and are now in an erosional mode. Marine species were adversely affected. The consequent depletion of the plant food base resulted in significant reductions in stocks of fish, squid etc. This led to a mass migration and near-total reproductive failure of marine birds at Christmas Island. Emphasis in this volume is placed on disturbances to benthic communities; littoral populations; terrestrial communities and extratropical regions.

Author : R. N. Gibson,R. J. A. Atkinson,J. D. M. Gordon
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781439853658

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Oceanography and Marine Biology by R. N. Gibson,R. J. A. Atkinson,J. D. M. Gordon Pdf

Increasing interest in oceanography and marine biology and its relevance to global environmental issues continues to create a demand for authoritative reviews summarizing recent research. Now in its 49th volume, Oceanography and Marine Biology has addressed this demand for almost 50 years. This annual review considers the basics of marine research, special topics, and emerging new areas. Regarding the marine sciences as a unified field, the text features contributors who are actively engaged in biological, chemical, geological, and physical aspects of marine science. Including color inserts and extensive reference lists, this series is essential for researchers and students in all fields of marine science.