The Ecology Of Mangrove And Related Ecosystems

Author : Rajesh P. Rastogi,Mahendra Phulwaria,Dharmendra K. Gupta
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 551 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811624940

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Mangroves: Ecology, Biodiversity and Management by Rajesh P. Rastogi,Mahendra Phulwaria,Dharmendra K. Gupta Pdf

Mangroves are one of the most productive and biologically important blue-carbon ecosystems across the coastal intertidal zone of earth. In the current scenario of serious environmental changes like global warming, climate change, extreme natural disasters, mangrove forests play a vital role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and maintaining ecosystem balance. Mangroves are unique ecosystems with rich biological diversity of different taxonomic groups exhibiting great ecological and commercial importance. The book consolidates existing and emerging information on ecology of mangroves, with a special reference to their biodiversity and management. It emphasizes on the role of mangroves in providing various ecological services. The book is a comprehensive compilation covering all aspects of mangrove ecology. It is useful for students and researchers in ecology, plants sciences and environmental sciences.

Author : V.P. Singh,K. Odaki
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2004-08-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789387913714

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Mangrove Ecosystem: Structure and Function by V.P. Singh,K. Odaki Pdf

The book presents an account of mangrove forest ecosystem, its structure and function. Mangroves are littoral plant formation found in tropical and sub-tropical countries and occurs on the margins of oceans and estuaries. In this book all the aspects of mangrove forest have been discussed. The biodiversity, floristic composition and taxonomy have been enumerated very nicely. The loss of mangrove forest and its conservation and management aspects have been given in details. A case study of mangrove forests of Andaman islands and South Japan has been documented in details. This is very good book for those who are working on mangrove ecology, taxonomy, physiology and coastal ecology.

Author : Volker Linneweber
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 44,6 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 : Victor Jaccarini,Els Martens
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401732888

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The Ecology of Mangrove and Related Ecosystems by Victor Jaccarini,Els Martens Pdf

The mangrove, seagrass and coral reef ecosystems are of paramount ecological importance but have already undergone great degradation, which is advancing at an alarming rate. If present trends continue, the natural resource basis of the economy and ecology of tropical coastal regions will soon be ruined. This was the unanimous conclusion of the 110 scientists from 23 countries who gathered in Mombasa, Kenya, for a Symposium on the ecology of these ecosystems. Mangrove forest systems yield large amounts of fish, crabs, prawns and oysters. They are also valuable sources of fuelwood, timber, tannin and other natural products. Their non-marketable value is of equal importance: stabilization of the coastline, an indispensable nursery ground for numerous marine species with commercial value, a natural filter maintaining the clarity of nearshore water, a home for resident and migratory birds and other wildlife. Many of the true mangrove flora and fauna are now endangered by the clearing of the mangroves. It has been shown that in many countries between 25 and 100% of the mangrove forest has been destroyed alraedy in the last twenty years. The international scientific assembly concluded that much can be done to stop the degradation of these damaged ecosystems and to rehabilitate them. But new techniques must be found to use them on a sustainable basis for long-term economic return and for the well-being of coastal human settlements and a healthy environment.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Mangrove animals
ISBN : OCLC:831333865

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The Ecology of Mangrove and Related Ecosystems by Anonim Pdf

Author : Victor H. Rivera-Monroy,Shing Yip Lee,Erik Kristensen,Robert R. Twilley
Publisher : Springer
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319622064

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Mangrove Ecosystems: A Global Biogeographic Perspective by Victor H. Rivera-Monroy,Shing Yip Lee,Erik Kristensen,Robert R. Twilley Pdf

This book presents a comprehensive overview and analysis of mangrove ecological processes, structure, and function at the local, biogeographic, and global scales and how these properties interact to provide key ecosystem services to society. The analysis is based on an international collaborative effort that focuses on regions and countries holding the largest mangrove resources and encompasses the major biogeographic and socio-economic settings of mangrove distribution. Given the economic and ecological importance of mangrove wetlands at the global scale, the chapters aim to integrate ecological and socio-economic perspectives on mangrove function and management using a system-level hierarchical analysis framework. The book explores the nexus between mangrove ecology and the capacity for ecosystem services, with an emphasis on thresholds, multiple stressors, and local conditions that determine this capacity. The interdisciplinary approach and illustrative study cases included in the book will provide valuable resources in data, information, and knowledge about the current status of one of the most productive coastal ecosystem in the world.

Author : Peter Saenger
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 43,9 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 : Sahadev Sharma
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781789842777

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Mangrove Ecosystem Ecology and Function by Sahadev Sharma Pdf

Mangrove Ecosystem Ecology and Function deals with several aspects of mangrove science, as well as conservation, management, and related policies. The book is divided into six sections and structured into 10 chapters. The first section discusses mangrove ecology, structure, and function; the second section explains mangrove physiology related to salt accumulation; the third section focuses on mangrove polychaetes; the fourth section talks about the bioprospect of mangrove microbes; the fifth section discusses soil geochemistry; and the sixth section elucidates mangrove management and conservation. Researchers from different countries and fields of mangrove ecosystem exploration have contributed their findings. This book would be an ideal source of scientific information to graduate students, advanced students, researchers, scientists, and stakeholders involved in mangrove ecosystem research.

Author : International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Working Group on Mangrove Ecosystems
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Mangrove conservation
ISBN : UOM:39015018208747

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Global Status of Mangrove Ecosystems by International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Working Group on Mangrove Ecosystems Pdf

Author : Unesco/SCOR Working Group 60 on Mangrove Ecology
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Science
ISBN : MINN:31951D01399562T

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The Mangrove Ecosystem by Unesco/SCOR Working Group 60 on Mangrove Ecology Pdf

Author : Yuk-Shan Wong,Nora F.Y. Tam
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401102896

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Asia-Pacific Symposium on Mangrove Ecosystems by Yuk-Shan Wong,Nora F.Y. Tam Pdf

Mangrove ecosystems are typical formations found in coastal deposits of mud and silt throughout the tropics and some distance into the subtropical latitudes. The total wordwide mangrove area, which is estimated at about 170,000 km2 with some sixty species of trees and shrubs exclusive to the habitat, dominates approximately 75% of the world's coastline between latitudes 25°N and 25°S. Such unique intertidal ecosystems support genetically diverse communities of terrestrial and aquatic organisms that are of direct or indirect socioeconomic values. Mangrove forests play important roles as coastal stabilization and protection against winds and storms; producers of nutrients, forest resources and animal species of economic importance. Recently, the issues on the conservation, proper utilization and management of mangrove forests have been widely discussed. Unfortunately, overexploitation and destruction of mangroves seriously threatens the sustainability of such a unique ecosystem. This volume includes papers on three main areas: recent advances in mangrove ecology; application and utilization of mangrove resources; and conservation and management of the ecosystems.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : American Geophysical Union
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Mangrove ecology
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Tropical Mangrove Ecosystems by Anonim Pdf

Author : Daniel Alongi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402042713

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The Energetics of Mangrove Forests by Daniel Alongi Pdf

Despite their importance in sustaining livelihoods for many people living along some of the world’s most populous coastlines, tropical mangrove forests are disappearing at an alarming rate. Occupying a crucial place between land and sea, these tidal ecosystems provide a valuable ecological and economic resource as important nursery grounds and breeding sites for many organisms, and as a renewable source of wood and traditional foods and medicines. Perhaps most importantly, they are accumulation sites for sediment, contaminants, carbon and nutrients, and offer significant protection against coastal erosion. This book presents a functional overview of mangrove forest ecosystems; how they live and grow at the edge of tropical seas, how they play a critical role along most of the world’s tropical coasts, and how their future might look in a world affected by climate change. Such a process-oriented approach is necessary in order to further understand the role of these dynamic forests in ecosystem function, and as a first step towards developing adequate strategies for their conservation and sustainable use and management. The book will provide a valuable resource for researchers in mangrove ecology as well as reference for resource managers.

Author : Richard B Standiford
Publisher : Springer
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9401140790

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Diversity and Function in Mangrove Ecosystems by Richard B Standiford Pdf

Mangroves are salt-adapted plants that are found along many of the world's tropical and sub-tropical coastlines. Regrettably, these plants are being lost due to over-exploitation, pollution, conversion to agriculture and aquaculture and other causes. This is having important consequences for local human populations that traditionally rely on this resource, and is upsetting the fine balance needed to maintain this highly productive ecosystem. This text brings together some papers from two recent international symposia on the mangrove ecosystem. It provides an outline of future directions in mangrove research considered to be urgent by prominent mangrove scientists. Contributions include aspects of population differentiation in mangrove species that have been very little studied so far, ecological function, and restoration and management of the mangrove ecosystem. This book is intended for scientists actively working in the areas of mangrove ecology and management.

Author : Abhijit Mitra
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9788132215097

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Sensitivity of Mangrove Ecosystem to Changing Climate by Abhijit Mitra Pdf

Mangroves are basically salt tolerant forest ecosystems found mainly in tropical and sub-tropical inter-tidal regions. Till about 1960s, mangroves were largely viewed as “economically unproductive areas” and were therefore destroyed for reclaiming land for various economic and commercial activities. Gradually, with the passage of time, the economic and ecological benefits of mangroves have become visible and their importance is now well appreciated. Today, mangroves are observed in about 30 countries in tropical subtropical regions covering an area of about 99,300 Sq.Km. However, during the past 50 years, over 50% of the mangrove cover has been lost, mainly because of the increased pressure of human activities like shrimp farming and agriculture, forestry, salt extraction, urban development, tourist development and infrastructure. Also, dam on rivers, contamination of sea waters caused by heavy metals, oil spills, pesticides and other products etc. have been found to be responsible for the decline of mangroves. Although the temperature effect on growth and species diversity is not known, sea-level rise may pose a serious threat to these ecosystems The present book addresses all these important issues in separate chapters with some interesting case studies whose data may serve as pathfinder for future researches in the sphere of the influence of climate change on mangrove ecosystem. The role of mangroves in the sector of bioremediation is a unique feather in the crown of this coastal and brackishwater vegetation that may be taken up by the coastal industries in order to maintain the health of ambient environment. This book seeks to discover and to assess the vulnerability of climate change on mangrove flora and fauna, their role in carbon sequestration and some interesting case studies by some groups of dedicated researchers that may serve as the basis of future climate related policies.