The Ecology Of Fishes On Coral Reefs

Author : Peter F. Sale
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 780 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0126151814

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The Ecology of Fishes on Coral Reefs by Peter F. Sale Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the ecology of coral reef fishes presented by top researchers from North America and Australia. Immense strides have been made over the past twenty years in our understanding of ecological systems in general and of reef fish ecology in particular. Many of the methodologies that reef fish ecologists use in their studies will be useful to a wider audience of ecologists for the design of their ecological studies. Significant among the impacts of the research on reef fish ecology are the development of nonequilibrium models of community organization, more emphasis on the role of recruitment variability in structuring local assemblages, the development and testing of evolutionary models of social organization and reproductive biology, and new insights into predator-prey and plant-herbivore interactions.

Author : Peter F. Sale
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 773 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080925516

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The Ecology of Fishes on Coral Reefs by Peter F. Sale Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the ecology of coral reef fishes presented by top researchers from North America and Australia. Immense strides have been made over the past twenty years in our understanding of ecological systems in general and of reef fish ecology in particular. Many of the methodologies that reef fish ecologists use in their studies will be useful to a wider audience of ecologists for the design of their ecological studies. Significant among the impacts of the research on reef fish ecology are the development of nonequilibrium models of community organization, more emphasis on the role of recruitment variability in structuring local assemblages, the development and testing of evolutionary models of social organization and reproductive biology, and new insights into predator-prey and plant-herbivore interactions.

Author : Peter F. Sale
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2006-07-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0123736099

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Coral Reef Fishes by Peter F. Sale Pdf

Coral Reef Fishes is the successor of The Ecology of Fishes on Coral Reefs. This new edition includes provocative reviews covering the major areas of reef fish ecology. Concerns about the future health of coral reefs, and recognition that reefs and their fishes are economically important components of the coastal oceans of many tropical nations, have led to enormous growth in research directed at reef fishes. This book is much more than a simple revision of the earlier volume; it is a companion that supports and extends the earlier work. The included syntheses provides readers with the current highlights in this exciting science. * An up-to-date review of key research areas in reef fish ecology, with a bibliography including hundreds of citations, most from the last decade * Authoritative and provocative chapters written to suggest future research priorities * Includes discussions of regulation of fish populations, dispersal or site fidelity of larval reef fishes, sensory and motor capabilities of reef fish larvae, and complexities of management of reef species and communities

Author : Camilo Mora
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107089181

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Ecology of Fishes on Coral Reefs by Camilo Mora Pdf

Draws on contributions from leading researchers to deliver a comprehensive overview of the latest knowledge on coral reef fishes.

Author : Roberta Wilson,James Q. Wilson
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:49015000324922

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Watching Fishes by Roberta Wilson,James Q. Wilson Pdf

Author : Alison L. Green,David R. Bellwood
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Coral reef fishes
ISBN : 9782831711690

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Monitoring functional groups of herbivorous reef fishes as indicators of coral reef resilience : a practical guide for coral reef managers in the Asia Pacific region by Alison L. Green,David R. Bellwood Pdf

"This document provides practical advice to field practitioners based on an example from the Asia Pacific Region. Key functional groups of herbivores are identified, species are assigned to each functional group, and methods are provided for monitoring their abundance, biomass and size structure ... This document represents the first attempt to develop a monitoring program that is specifically designed to monitor key functional groups of herbivorous reef fishes as indicators of coral reef resilience. Even though it is based on the best available information, it is important to remember that the science underpinning these methods is still new and developing. Further research is now required to address knowledge gaps and refine monitoring methods"--Executive summary.

Author : Peter Sale
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520267565

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Our Dying Planet by Peter Sale Pdf

Weaving into the narrative his own firsthand field experiences around the world, the author, an ecologist brings ecology alive while giving a solid understanding of the science at work behind today's pressing environmental issues. He delves into topics including deforestation, biodiversity loss, over fishing, population growth, use of fossil fuel and climate change while discussing the real consequences of out growing ecological footprint. Coral reefs are on track to become the first ecosystem actually eliminated from the planet. So says the author in this crash course on the state of the planet. He draws from his own extensive work on coral reefs, and from recent research by other ecologists, to explore the many ways we are changing the Earth and to explain why it matters. Most important, this book emphasizes that a gloom-and-doom scenario is not inevitable, and as the author explores alternative paths, he considers the ways in which science can help us realize a better future.

Author : Dorothy F. Soule,Gary S. Kleppel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461237525

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Marine Organisms as Indicators by Dorothy F. Soule,Gary S. Kleppel Pdf

The need for a volume dealing with the concept of indicator organisms became evident during a symposium on the subject, organized by the present editors for the Southern California Academy of Sciences. Ques tions were posed about the appropriate uses of indicator organisms and the "rules" governing the application of the indicator concept to particular problems. For example, how does one distinguish true indicators from biological anomalies? What kinds of organisms can appropriately be associated with conditions and events at various scales in time and space? To what extent does one species represent other species in the same environmental setting? Can the indicator concept be applied to the context of modern sampling and analytical technology? How can anthropogenic perturbations be distinguished from natural phenomena? How can unlike matrices from differing data bases with differing scales best be matched? Such questions are especially pertinent in today's research environment. The use of indicator organisms, while certainly not new, is the corner stone for much scientific research. In the past two decades, indicator organisms have played increasingly important roles in the development and implementation of public policy. In particular, indicator organisms are being used to describe local environments and natural or anthropogenic perturbations to them, although there are pitfalls and problems associated with those usages. A growing number of nonbiologists, including physical oceanographers, find indicator organisms helpful, and sometimes essential, to their re search.

Author : Charles R. C. Sheppard,Simon K. Davy,Graham M. Pilling,Nicholas A. J. Graham
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780198787341

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The Biology of Coral Reefs by Charles R. C. Sheppard,Simon K. Davy,Graham M. Pilling,Nicholas A. J. Graham Pdf

A concise but comprehensive introduction to the biology of coral reefs, providing an overview of the ecology of coral reefs and their functioning, and the biology of their major species groups. The responses to modern environmental pressures, climate change, and use of their resources is also described.

Author : Christian R. Voolstra,Michael L. Berumen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030058029

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Coral Reefs of the Red Sea by Christian R. Voolstra,Michael L. Berumen Pdf

This volume is a complete review and reference work for scientists, engineers, and students concerned with coral reefs in the Red Sea. It provides an up-to-date review on the geology, ecology, and physiology of coral reef ecosystems in the Red Sea, including data from most recent molecular studies. The Red Sea harbours a set of unique ecological characteristics, such as high temperature, high alkalinity, and high salinity, in a quasi-isolated environment. This makes it a perfect laboratory to study and understand adaptation in regard to the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems. This book can be used as a general reference, guide, or textbook.

Author : Zvy Dubinsky,Noga Stambler
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400701144

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Coral Reefs: An Ecosystem in Transition by Zvy Dubinsky,Noga Stambler Pdf

This book covers in one volume materials scattered in hundreds of research articles, in most cases focusing on specialized aspects of coral biology. In addition to the latest developments in coral evolution and physiology, it presents chapters devoted to novel frontiers in coral reef research. These include the molecular biology of corals and their symbiotic algae, remote sensing of reef systems, ecology of coral disease spread, effects of various scenarios of global climate change, ocean acidification effects of increasing CO2 levels on coral calcification, and damaged coral reef remediation. Beyond extensive coverage of the above aspects, key issues regarding the coral organism and the reef ecosystem such as calcification, reproduction, modeling, algae, reef invertebrates, competition and fish are re-evaluated in the light of new research and emerging insights. In all chapters novel theories as well as challenges to established paradigms are introduced, evaluated and discussed. This volume is indispensible for all those involved in coral reef management and conservation.

Author : James D. McCleave
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 567 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461327639

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Mechanisms of Migration in Fishes by James D. McCleave Pdf

The last major synthesis of our knowledge of fish migration and the underlying transport and guidance phenomena, both physical and biological, was "Fish Migration" published 16 years ago by F.R. Harden Jones (1968). That synthesis was based largely upon what could be gleaned by classical fishery-biology techni.ques, such as tagging and recapture studies, commercial fishing statistics, and netting and trapping studies. Despite the fact that Harden Jones also provided, with a good deal of thought and speculation, a theoretical basis for studying the various aspects of fish migration and migratory orientation, progress in this field has been, with a few excepti.ons, piecemeal and more disjointed than might have been expected. Thus we welcomed the approach from the NATO Marine Sciences Programme Panel and the encouragement from F.R. Harden Jones to develop a proprosal for, and ultimately to organize, a NATO Advanced Research Institute (ARI) on mechanisms of fish migration. Substantial progress had been made with descriptive, analytical and predictive approaches to fish migration since the appearance of "Fish ~ligration." Both because of the progress and the often conflicting results of research, we felt that the time was again right and the effort justified to synthesize and to critically assess our knowledge. Our ultimate aim was to identify the gains and shortcomings and to develop testable hypotheses for the next decade or two.

Author : O.A. Jones
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323149549

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Biology and Geology of Coral Reefs V3 by O.A. Jones Pdf

Biology and Geology of Coral Reefs, Volume III: Biology 2 covers the major advances made in the biological aspects of coral reef problems. This book discusses the ecology, animal associates, and toxicity of coral reefs. Composed of 11 chapters, the book initially describes the diversity of animals permanently or temporarily associated with living corals despite the formidable nematocyst batteries possessed by corals. The text goes on discussing some specializations of some shrimps and prawns permanently associated with living corals, thus, augmenting the number of biological niches available for colonization. The subsequent chapters deal with the appearance and distribution of coral reefs echinoderms and their biogeography; the role of fishes in the energetic of the coral reef system; the high incidence of toxic fishes in coral reef waters; and the origin, transmission, detection, pharmacology, and chemistry of ciguatoxin. The book also discusses natural and man-induced destruction of coral reef communities and the rate, manner, and extent of recovery of such destruction. It also describes the types of vegetation that grow on the limestone substratum provided by coral islands. Another chapter provides distributional data on the birds of the Great Barrier Reef region and the behavior and evolution of island populations of sea birds. The concluding chapters present the general biology of sea turtles and the factors that influence the number and types of organisms found on coral islands. This book will acquaint readers with some of the exciting developments in coral reef biology and will provide information that will enable them to assess the status of research in different fields.

Author : Robert J. Wootton
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401138321

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Fish Ecology by Robert J. Wootton Pdf

Fishes live in a world that is unfamiliar to us. Although we may make or even more advanced brief visits to this other world using a snorkel, scuba diving equipment, we can never become a part of it. Yet, an understanding of fish ecology requires an awareness of the relationships between fishes and their environment. The purpose of this book is to introduce the ecology of fishes by describing the inter-relationships between fishes and the aquatic habitats they occupy. The book can be read in complementary ways. A sequential reading, chapter by chapter, covers the main themes of ecology, including habitat use, species interactions, migration, feeding, population dynamics and reproduction in relation to the major habitats occupied by fishes. An alternative reading selects a particular sort of habitat, such as rivers, and, by using the index and skipping from chapter to chapter, builds up a picture of the ecology of fishes living in that habitat. The text is written for advanced students. Its emphasis is on descriptive rather than quantitative ecology. It is assumed that the reader will be familiar with the basic biology of fishes, acquired from a text such as The Biology of Fishes (Bone and Marshall, 1982) also published in the Tertiary Level Biology series. I would like to thank Dr J. D. Fish and two anonymous reviewers who, within a tight time-schedule, tried to improve the text. Any mistakes and shortcomings are my contribution.

Author : Andrew S. Hoey,Roberta M. Bonaldo
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 595 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781351644358

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Biology of Parrotfishes by Andrew S. Hoey,Roberta M. Bonaldo Pdf

Parrotfish are found on almost every coral reef in the world. This ubiquity and uniqueness of their feeding action make them one of the most important groups of fishes within coral reef ecosystems. But why, exactly, are parrotfish so important to reefs? Can the evolution of a particular jaw morphology and feeding action really have had such a large impact on the health and functioning of the world's coral reefs? This book introduces the reader to this fascinating group of fishes (Labridae, Scarinae), from the morphological innovation of a jaw that has the power to bite through solid calcium carbonate, to the threats currently faced by parrotfish populations around the world. It contains new insights into their diet and food processing ability, and lifehistories, and concludes with an overview of emerging and future research directions.