Submarine Canyons Human Connections To The Deep Sea

Author : Awantha Dissanayake,Veerle Ann Ida Huvenne,Jaime Selina Davies,Kostas Kiriakoulakis
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832539910

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Submarine Canyons: Human Connections to the Deep Sea by Awantha Dissanayake,Veerle Ann Ida Huvenne,Jaime Selina Davies,Kostas Kiriakoulakis Pdf

Submarine canyons are some of the most prominent features of the world’s continental margins creating heterogeneity in the terrain, influencing local and global hydrodynamics and often creating hotspots of biodiversity, both on the seafloor and in the water column. Canyon morphology and location on the margin make them the main conduits between the shelf and the deep sea, focussing the transport of sediments, organic matter, nutrients, and increasingly pollutants and litter. The focus of this Research Topic is highlighting human connections to the deep sea. Previous studies have underlined the need for a better understanding of anthropogenic impacts on submarine canyons, and how they fast-track our human footprint to the deep sea. Besides a better assessment of the extent and nature of human activities in submarine canyons, it primarily requires a holistic understanding of submarine canyons as systems, governed by the interplay of geological, sedimentological, oceanographic and biological processes. The goal of this Research Topic, based on the recent INCISE2021 International Symposium on Submarine Canyons, aims to fill that gap by gathering the latest observations of human activities in submarine canyons, the latest insights in submarine canyon functioning, and the latest interpretations on how the two are influencing each other.

Author : J. H. Whitaker
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1976-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0127877541

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Submarine Canyons and Deep-Sea Fans by J. H. Whitaker Pdf

Author : Francis Parker Shepard,Robert F. Dill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Submarine valleys
ISBN : UCSD:31822004276762

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Submarine Canyons and Other Sea Valleys by Francis Parker Shepard,Robert F. Dill Pdf

Author : Michel E. Hendrickx
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 709 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030584108

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Deep-Sea Pycnogonids and Crustaceans of the Americas by Michel E. Hendrickx Pdf

Among the deep-sea marine invertebrates, pycnogonids and crustaceans represent ecologically important and most diverse groups of species. Yet both are still poorly understood. Sampling and exploring operations off the west and east coast of the Americas has significantly increased in the last two decades. However such operations are very costly and limited in number and frequency. In countries like Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, the United States of America, and El Salvador a large effort has been made to explore the deep-sea resources and the rich diversity of the communities, resulting in a better understanding of the natural ecosystems on both coasts of America. Pycnogonids and many groups of deep-sea crustaceans have been intensively studied, from the smallest animals, like the mostly unknown benthic copepods to the largest decapods. This book presents new and updated information on various groups of deep-sea pycnogonids and crustaceans occurring off the American continent. Offering a valuable reference resource for scientists interested in this fascinating fauna, it includes review papers and new data on the deep-sea communities occurring off the USA, Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Brazil and Argentina, as well as in larger areas in both the East Pacific and the West Atlantic. As such it covers most of the current deep-water research in Latin America.

Author : Paulo Yukio Gomes Sumida,Angelo Fraga Bernardino,Fabio Cabrera De Léo
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030532222

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Brazilian Deep-Sea Biodiversity by Paulo Yukio Gomes Sumida,Angelo Fraga Bernardino,Fabio Cabrera De Léo Pdf

This book presents the biodiversity of the Brazilian deep-sea and its many unique geological and biological features, as well as a review of its ecology, conservation, and future research needs. The deep-sea Brazilian margin has an incredible geological heterogeneity with numerous characteristic seafloor features, and latitudinal changes in marine productivity, oceanographic conditions and biological communities have resulted in very distinct biological assemblages at regional and bathymetric scales. It is a tremendously rich ecosystem in terms of living species, from which many well-known historical tales have originated, and with unique importance for the global climate and humanity. Nevertheless, vast areas of the Brazilian margin have been explored for fishing, oil and gas, and other commodities, likely impacting a variety of deep-sea habitats at scales and intensities yet undetermined. This book is intended for students, scholars, professionals and a wide audience interested in the deep-sea in general and, more specifically, in the South Atlantic deep-sea.

Author : Maurizio Wurtz
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782831714691

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Mediterranean submarine canyons: ecology and governance by Maurizio Wurtz Pdf

Author : Angel Borja,Francesca Santoro,Gail Scowcroft,Stephen Fletcher,Pierre Strosser
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889635092

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Connecting People to Their Oceans: Issues and Options for Effective Ocean Literacy by Angel Borja,Francesca Santoro,Gail Scowcroft,Stephen Fletcher,Pierre Strosser Pdf

While there is growing evidence of the importance of marine ecosystems for our societies, evidence shows also that pressures from human activities on these ecosystems are increasing, putting the health of marine ecosystems at stake worldwide. Hence, Blue Economy is becoming an important component of future socio-economic development strategies (e.g. this is called Blue Growth in Europe), that eventually can result in increasing pressures at sea, and despite the current regulatory framework (in particular with the Oceans Act, in USA or Canada, and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, in Europe), it is likely that this situation will continue in the future. Ensuring all those connected to the sea, directly or indirectly, gain a better understanding of the importance of the seas, the human-sea interactions and opportunities to act better and reduce impacts from human pressures, is central to Ocean Literacy (OL). Receiving increasing attention in Europe and USA, OL is a challenge for all parts of society: educators & trainers, children and professionals, civil society and scientists, consumers and policy/decision makers. It is seen as part of the package of solutions that will lead to a change in behavior and practice, thus reducing impacts and resulting in healthier marine ecosystems, whilst allowing development opportunities offered by seas are seized in a sustainable manner. This Research Topic focuses on the issues and options for effective OL worldwide. It discusses: (1) existing experiences in OL (formal and informal education for children, training for professionals, tools for raising awareness of consumers - and of investors in the marine sectors...) and their effectiveness (from understanding better to acting differently); (2) the role OL could play (in interaction with innovation, regulation, economic incentive, social norms...) to support human capital development as key component of sustainable growth; and (3) pre-conditions for effective OL for different sectors and target groups. Questions relevant to OL include: Which knowledge - produced by whom - to share and how? Who to target - and how to effectively reach those targeted? How to design OL initiatives - including by mobilizing those targeted (via living lab approaches e.g.) - to ensure effective OL and pave the way for behavior change? What are the knowledge gaps that limit our capacity to design effective OL? As scientists, it is likely you have many more questions to offer and discuss.

Author : L. Carter
Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0956338720

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Submarine Cables and the Oceans by L. Carter Pdf

There are many things and services in our everyday life that we take for granted, and telecommunications is one of them. We surf the internet, send emails to friends and colleagues abroad, talk to family members in foreign countries over the phone, book airline seats and make banking transactions without actually realizing and appreciating the sophisticated technology that enables us to do so. This report covers the history and nature of cables, their special status in international law, their interaction with the environment and other ocean users and, finally, the challenges of the future. It is an evidence-based synopsis that aims to improve the quality and availability of information to enhance understanding and cooperation between all stakeholders. UNEP-WCMC in collaboration with the International Cable Protection Committee and UNEP has prepared this new report to provide an objective, factual description of the sub-marine cable industry and the interaction of submarine telecommunications (which route 95% of all international communications traffic) with the marine environment. This important report seeks to focus and guide deliberations and decision making on the wise conservation and protection of the oceans in concert with their sustainable management and use.

Author : Wolf H. Berger
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 533 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520942547

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Ocean by Wolf H. Berger Pdf

The past one hundred years of ocean science have been distinguished by dramatic milestones, remarkable discoveries, and major revelations. This book is a clear and lively survey of many of these amazing findings. Beginning with a brief review of the elements that define what the ocean is and how it works—from plate tectonics to the thermocline and the life within it—Wolf H. Berger places current understanding in the context of history. Essays treat such topics as beach processes and coral reefs, the great ocean currents off the East and West Coasts, the productivity of the sea, and the geologic revolution that changed all knowledge of the earth in the twentieth century.

Author : Douglas Wilson Johnson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Geology, Structural
ISBN : UCSD:31822014134811

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The Origin of Submarine Canyons by Douglas Wilson Johnson Pdf

Author : Covadonga Orejas,Carlos Jiménez
Publisher : Springer
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783319916088

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Mediterranean Cold-Water Corals: Past, Present and Future by Covadonga Orejas,Carlos Jiménez Pdf

What do we know about Mediterranean Cold (Deep)-Water coral ecosystems? In this book, specialists offer answers and insights with a series of chapters and short papers about the paleoecology, biology, physiology and ecology of the corals and other organisms that comprise these ecosystems. Structured on a temporal axis—Past, Present and Future—the reviews and selected study cases cover the cold and deep coral habitats known to date in the Mediterranean Basin. This book illustrates and explains the deep Mediterranean coral habitats that might have originated similar thriving ecosystems in today’s Atlantic Ocean.

Author : Jim Best,Stephen Darby,Luciana Esteves,Carol Wilson
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691244846

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The World Atlas of Rivers, Estuaries, and Deltas by Jim Best,Stephen Darby,Luciana Esteves,Carol Wilson Pdf

A stunningly illustrated atlas of the world’s rivers, estuaries, and deltas, and their ecosystems From the Congo and the Mekong to the Seine and the Mississippi, Earth’s rivers carve through landscapes before coursing into the world’s oceans through estuaries and deltas. Their inexorable flow carries sediment and more, acting as lifeblood for a variety of ecosystems and communities. More than any other surface feature of Earth, rivers, estuaries, and deltas are vitally important to our economic and social well-being, and our management of them often sits at the sharp edge of today’s most pressing environmental challenges. The World Atlas of Rivers, Estuaries, and Deltas takes readers on an unforgettable tour of these dynamic bodies of water, explaining how they function at each stage of their flow. Combining maps and graphics with informative essays and beautiful photos, this invaluable reference book will give you a new appreciation for the power that rivers, estuaries, and deltas wield. Features a wealth of color photos, maps, and infographics Brings together invaluable perspectives from leading experts Describes the rich biodiversity associated with the world’s rivers, estuaries, and deltas Explains how rivers, estuaries, and deltas work, from river networks to deltaic floodplains, and sheds light on the erosion, movement, and deposition of sediment Describes the anatomy of rivers, estuaries, and deltas, from channel geometry and river planforms to estuarine shape and delta morphology Examines the ecology and ecosystems of rivers, estuaries, and deltas and how humans interact with these environments Additional topics include damming, climate change, water use, pollution, resource management, and planetary health, as well as future perspectives on these vital landscapes

Author : Kim Browne,Murray Raff
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-01-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783031105685

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International Law of Underwater Cultural Heritage by Kim Browne,Murray Raff Pdf

This book brings together three distinct areas of International Law – namely Environmental, Heritage and Ocean Law – to address the international legal protection of historically significant wrecks, with particular focus on the environmental hazards they may pose. The confluence of Heritage Law and the Law of the Sea with International Environmental Law represents an important development in international governance strategies for the twenty-first century, in particular those legal and administrative regimes that concern the world’s oceans and underwater cultural heritage protection. Importantly, connections between international legal regimes, such as the 1982 Law of the Sea, and institutions like the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and United Nations Education Scientific Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), can play a crucial part in governance strategies that involve the regulation of marine pollution and historic shipwrecks.

Author : Francis P. Shepard,Robert F. Dill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:500315043

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Submarine Canyons and Other Sea Valleys by Francis P. Shepard,Robert F. Dill Pdf

Author : Paolo Favali,Juan José Dañobeitia,Bruce M Howe,Henry Ruhl
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832530290

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The discovery of the unknown planet: The ocean by Paolo Favali,Juan José Dañobeitia,Bruce M Howe,Henry Ruhl Pdf