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Author : Kailash Chandra,C. Raghunathan,Tamal Mondal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Benthos
ISBN : UCSD:31822045459112
Author : Krishnamoorthy Venkataraman,Chandrakasan Sivaperuman
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780128019627
More than 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by water, making it an ideal and abundant resource for studying species diversity, faunal communities, and ecosystems. India’s massive coastline (5,044 miles) means it plays a major role in housing these faunal communities. Of the 32 animal phyla, 15 are represented in India’s marine ecosystem, covering more than 15,000 species. Marine and coastal ecosystems of India provide supporting services in the form of wide range of habitats. Major ecosystems such as estuaries, mangroves, coral reefs, lagoons, seaweeds and sea grasses serve as nurseries for both inshore and offshore fishes and others, many of which are supposed to be commercially exploited. Marine Faunal Diversity in India describes different marine faunal group ranges from sponges, corals, mollusks, crabs, fishes, reptiles, birds, marine mammals, mangrove fauna and tsunami impact on marine faunal diversity. The chapters, written by reputed experts in their respective fields, illustrate diversity and distribution of marine faunal communities. Key aspects of the ecology and conservation of this important ecosystem are also discussed. Marine Faunal Diversity in India provides marine biologists and related researchers with access to the latest research and field studies from this major region. Provides the latest field research on marine faunal diversity throughout the vast and species-rich Indian region Brings together expertise from top marine biology researchers in the country Covers a diverse array of aquatic environments, including coastal and island areas Discusses conservation ecology of marine faunal groups
Author : Frederick T. Short
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0520240472
Seagrasses are a vital and widespread but often overlooked coastal marine habitat. This volume provides a global survey of their distribution and conservation status.
Author : Sughosh Madhav,Sadaf Nazneen,Pardeep Singh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030842550
This volume incorporates theoretical and practical knowledge through case studies and reviews to serve as a baseline of information for coastal ecosystem research, and discusses the impacts of pollution, industrialisation, agriculture and climate change on coastal ecosystem biogeochemistry and biodiversity. The case studies address the role of coastal ecosystems as a carbon sink which is getting impacted by anthropogenic disturbances. Through this analysis, the book covers various strategies for the conservation and management of coastal ecosystems, considering their unique ecological and biogeochemical attributes and region-specific threats and impacts. The book will be of interest to a wide range of readers including students, researchers and professionals in coastal ecosystem science, coastal pollution, climate change adaptation, biodiversity conservation and environmental management.
Author : K. Venkataraman,C. Sivaperuman,C. Raghunathan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642382000
This book provides insights into various aspects of marine faunal communities in India, which are extremely diverse due to the geomorphologic and climatic variations along the Indian coasts. Consisting of 30 chapters by experts in their respective fields, it is divided into two parts: · Part I: Tropical Marine Faunal Communities · Part II: Ecology and Conservation Part I highlights the diversity and distribution of Foraminifera; sponges associated with seagrass; Polychaeta; Opisthobranchia; oysters; copepods; horseshoe and brachyuran crabs; echinoderms; ascidians; fishes; fish parasites; and sea mammals. Topics of Part II include the status and environmental parameters of benthos; the status of coral reefs; the invasion of snowflake coral; the recovery of bleached corals; the socioeconomics and management of dugong; marine biodiversity conservation and management in India; the assessment of the marine fauna of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act; and marine biodiversity protected areas in India. This book will serve as a valuable reference work for marine scientists, as well as for environmental managers and policy makers.
Author : C. Peter McRoy,Carla Helfferich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Nature
ISBN : UVA:35007004051318
Author : Shalinder Kaur,D.R. Batish,H.P. Singh,Ravinder Kohli
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811697777
This contributed book is based on the current status of biodiversity in India, issues and challenges faced by the authorities involved in conservation efforts, and the imperative role of various direct and indirect stakeholders in biodiversity conservation. The book discusses the current status of different forms of biodiversity in India, challenges faced by stakeholders, issues and reasons for biodiversity losses, and efforts by government through various laws, policies, and programs in a concise and comprehensive manner throughout its many chapters. In this way, readers can access diverse information on Indian biodiversity through this book. It is compiled by leading experts in the field of conservation. In 18 chapters, it covers biodiversity of both fauna and flora, on land and in aquatic ecosystems, legal and policy aspects, as well as innovative conservation tool and techniques. It is useful for undergraduates and graduate students and also educates policy planners, bureaucrats, foresters, and researchers in India and abroad.
Author : Divya Mishra
Publisher : Disha Publications
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
The primary goal of this book is to enable effective, updated and easy preparation for UPSC and State PSC exams. Both the structure and content of the book have been carefully designed to serve the triple purposes of self-study, revision, and expert guidance to the aspirant. # Each chapter begins with Learning Outcomes, Chapter Analysis and Issues to Ponder to introduce the topics covered, develop curiosity, and capture student’s interest. # The book is filled with infographics at relevant places which is helpful to learn answer writing presentations of Mains exam writing. # The infographics or images are such that they can be memorized and elaborated in words for answer making. # Further, this is a Text-Guide in the sense that it combines the theoretical knowledge of a textbook with the practical, strategic aspects of a Guide. # This Text-Guide aims to solve all content and guidance-related problems of a student at once. # It is powered with a section called ‘Expert’s Advice’ where the author directly addresses, guides and instructs the student using his expert knowledge. # This will help the student to understand which sections are most important, what can be asked in future, and what should not be skipped strictly from exam point-of-view. # In terms of the content, the differences between Ecology and Environment and between Environmental Studies and Environmental Sciences have been clearly maintained throughout the book. # The writing style is lucid, concise and cross-referential. Sections from all chapters are linked with questions that previously appeared in Prelims and Mains, thus helping you keep the big picture in mind. # Prelims Confusing Terms Simplified, Prelims Pointers, Mains Pointers, Think Tank, and In short are mentioned throughout the book wherever necessary. # A separate Chapter with short revision notes encompassing the crux of the whole book, by the name of SNAPSHOT, is provided at the end of the Book. # This book is a comprehensive text-guide with exhaustive discussion in 45 Chapters. The theory is enriched with Previous year Prelims Questions, NCERT based MCQs and Mains related questions and answers. # There is detailed emphasis on concepts and anecdotes through factsheets in all the chapters.
Author : Jens Borum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Coastal zone management
ISBN : UCSD:31822033857939
The goal of the report project is to define the habitat requirements of seagrasses in the European coasts, the present threats to the sustainability of the ecosystem they form, and their resilience to disturbance in order to strengthen our forecast capacity and formulate cost-effective monitoring plans and management strategies.
Author : Anthony W. D. Larkum,Gary A. Kendrick,Peter J. Ralph
Publisher : Springer
Page : 797 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319713540
This book takes the place of “Biology of Seagrasses: A Treatise on the Biology of Seagrasses with Special Reference to the Australian Region”, co-edited by A.W.D. Larkum, A.J. MaCComb and S.A. Shepherd and published by Elsevier in 1989. The first book has been influential, but it is now 25 years since it was published and seagrass studies have progressed and developed considerably since then. The design of the current book follows in the steps of the first book. There are chapters on taxonomy, floral biology, biogeography and regional studies. The regional studies emphasize the importance of Australia having over half of the world’s 62 species, including some ten species published for Australia since the previous book. There are a number of chapters on ecology and biogeography; fish biology and fisheries and dugong biology are prominent chapters. Physiological aspects again play an important part, including new knowledge on the role of hydrogen sulphide in sediments and on photosynthetic processes. Climate change, pollution and environmental degradation this time gain an even more important part of the book. Decline of seagrasses around Australia are also discussed in detail in several chapters. Since the first book was published two new areas have received special attention: blue carbon and genomic studies. Seagrasses are now known to be a very important player in the formation of blue carbon, i.e. carbon that has a long turnover time in soils and sediments. Alongside salt marshes and mangroves, seagrasses are now recognized as playing a very important role in the formation of blue carbon. And because Australia has such an abundance and variety of seagrasses, their role in blue carbon production and turnover is of great importance. The first whole genomes of seagrasses are now available and Australia has played an important role here. It appears that seagrasses have several different suites of genes as compared with other (land) plants and even in comparison with freshwater hydrophytes. This difference is leading to important molecular biological studies where the new knowledge will be important to the understanding and conservation of seagrass ecosystems in Australia. Thus by reason of its natural abundance of diverse seagrasses and a sophisticated seagrass research community in Australia it is possible to produce a book which will be attractive to marine biologists, coastal scientists and conservationists from many countries around the world.
Author : Chandrakasan Sivaperuman,A. Velmurugan,Awnindra Kumar Singh,I. Jaisankar
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 805 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128130650
Biodiversity and Climate Change Adaptation in Tropical Islands provides comprehensive information on climate change, biodiversity, possible impacts, adaptation measures and policy challenges to help users rehabilitate and preserve the natural resources of tropical islands. While biodiversity and climate change of tropical islands has previously received less attention, it is ironically one of the most vulnerable regions in this regard. The core content of the work derives largely from the ideas and research output from various reputed scientists and experts who have recorded climate change impacts on aquatic and coastal life in tropical regions. Contributors have direct working experience with the tribes in some of the tropical islands. All of their expertise and information is compiled and presented in the work, including coverage related to climate change. This work highlights the ever-growing need to develop and apply strategies that optimize the use of natural resources, both on land and in water and judicious use of biodiversity. It functions as a critical resource on tropical island biodiversity for researchers, academicians, practitioners and policy makers in a variety of related disciplines. Covers a huge range of biodiversity documentation, conservation measures and strategies that can be applied to various sectors, from forests to agriculture Brings together expertise from researchers in the area who have direct experience in the regions described Contains a wealth of field research related to biodiversity conservation and its applications from a variety of tropical islands
Author : Chandrakasan Sivaperuman,Krishnamoorthy Venkataraman
Publisher : Springer
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811069833
This book offers a comprehensive account of India’s four biodiversity hotspots: the Himalaya, Indo-Burma, Western Ghats and Sri Lanka and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. With a focus on tropical rainforests, it includes more than 30 chapters covering different vertebrate fauna e.g. fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, as well as topics such as conservation and management aspects. Written by experts in the field of biodiversity conservation and management, it offers ample new insights into a number of subjects related to the faunal communities of tropical forest ecosystems, providing a valuable resource for conservationists and researchers in the field of flora and fauna diversity.
Author : Chandrakasan Sivaperuman,Krishnamoorthy Venkataraman
Publisher : Springer
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811066054
This book offers a comprehensive account of India’s four biodiversity hotspots: the Himalaya, Indo-Burma, Western Ghats and Sri Lanka and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. With a focus on tropical rainforests, it includes more than 30 chapters covering different vertebrate fauna e.g. fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, as well as topics such as conservation and management aspects. Written by experts in the field of biodiversity conservation and management, it offers ample new insights into a number of subjects related to the faunal communities of tropical forest ecosystems, providing a valuable resource for conservationists and researchers in the field of flora and fauna diversity.
Author : Bhavanath Jha,C.R.K. Reddy,Mukund C. Thakur,M. Umamaheswara Rao
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-06-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789048124886
India has 7,500 km of coastline with diverse habitats and rich biota. Coastal ecosystems, unfortunately, are experiencing wide range of pressures due to siltation, eutrophication, coastal development, aquaculture and climate change. Those species that adapt to these pressures will expand their living boundaries while others may fade away. Accordingly, the study of coastal biodiversity is of great concern globally and constitutes an important element of global change research. Gujarat has 1,600 km of coastline, reportedly with rich diversity of seaweeds. Previously published accounts on seaweed biodiversity were mainly in the form of checklists, the earliest among these being the checklist of Krishnamurthy and Joshi prepared in the early 1970s. The more recent checklists are based almost entirely on secondary information. The present book entitled Seaweeds of India – The Diversity and Distribution of Seaweeds of Gujarat Coast is a timely publication based wholly on primary data. Data were collected through extensive and systematic ? eld studies conducted by the authors during different seasons over a three year period. The authors collected nearly 200 species of seaweeds belonging to 100 genera of Chlorophyta, Phaeophyta and Rhodophyta. Twenty-four of the species are new to Gujarat coast and three are new to Indian waters. The book contains high-quality images of the different species in their existing habitats. Brief taxonomical descriptions, together with information on ecology, distribution, seasonality and abundance, are covered for each of the species.
Author : Rajkumar Rajan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Animal ecology
ISBN : 8181714687