The Future Of Coral Reefs Subject To Rapid Climate Change Lessons From Natural Extreme Environments

Author : Emma F. Camp,Verena Schoepf,Peter J. Mumby,David J. Suggett
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889457175

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The Future of Coral Reefs Subject to Rapid Climate Change: Lessons from Natural Extreme Environments by Emma F. Camp,Verena Schoepf,Peter J. Mumby,David J. Suggett Pdf

Examination of corals and reef-associated organisms which endure in extreme coral reef environments is challenging our understanding of the conditions that organisms can survive under. By studying individuals naturally adapted to unfavorable conditions, we begin to better understand the important traits required to survive rapid environmental and climate change. This Research Topic, comprising reviews, and original research articles, demonstrates the current state of knowledge regarding the diversity of extreme coral habitats, the species that have been studied, and the knowledge to-date on the mechanisms, traits and trade-offs that have facilitated survival.

Author : Christian Pansch,Michael Raatz,Steeve Comeau,Tin Yan Hui,Christopher Edward Cornwall,Jon Havenhand
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832500743

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Influence of Environmental Variability on Climate Change Impacts in Marine Ecosystems by Christian Pansch,Michael Raatz,Steeve Comeau,Tin Yan Hui,Christopher Edward Cornwall,Jon Havenhand Pdf

Author : Pat Hutchings,Sarah M. Hamylton,Ove Hoegh-Guldberg
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781486315505

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Coral Reefs of Australia by Pat Hutchings,Sarah M. Hamylton,Ove Hoegh-Guldberg Pdf

Australia’s coral reefs stretch far and wide, covering 50 000 square kilometres from the Indian Ocean in the West to the Pacific Ocean in the East. They have been viewed as a bedrock of coastal livelihoods, as uncharted and perilous nautical hazards, as valuable natural resources, and as unique, natural wonders with secrets waiting to be unlocked. Australia’s coral reefs have sustained a global interest as places to visit, and as objects of study, science, protection and conservation. Coral Reefs of Australia examines our evolving relationship with coral reefs, and explores their mystery and the fast pace at which they are now changing. Corals are feeling the dramatic impacts of global climate change, having undergone several devastating mass coral bleaching events, dramatic species range shifts and gradual ocean acidification. This comprehensive and engaging book brings together the diverse views of Indigenous Australians, coral reef scientists, managers and politicians to reveal how we interact with coral reefs, focussing on Indigenous culture, coastal livelihoods, exploration, discovery, scientific research and climate change. It will inform and inspire readers to learn more about these intriguing natural phenomena and how we can protect coral reefs for the future. Cultural sensitivity Readers are warned that there may be words, descriptions and terms used in this book that are culturally sensitive, and which might not normally be used in certain public or community contexts. While this information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided by the author in a historical context. This publication may also contain quotations, terms and annotations that reflect the historical attitude of the original author or that of the period in which the item was written, and may be considered inappropriate today. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this publication may contain the names and images of people who have passed away.

Author : Peter J. Vine
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000935615

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Growth and Decay of Coral Reefs by Peter J. Vine Pdf

Growth and Decay of Coral Reefs: Fifty Years of Learning describes how coral reefs have alternately flourished and declined over the last 50 years and the dynamics of these changes. The study is based on recordings at 30 different locations along the Sudanese coast, visited by the author between 1971 and 1973. Beyond the Red Sea's desert shores lie some of the richest and most diverse coral reefs on our planet. Over a thousand species of reef fishes, matched by a similar abundance of living corals, creating habitats scientists were only just beginning to understand. The complexity of the inter-relations was truly mesmerizing. A single intervention, such as removal of a key species, could cause the whole community to collapse. Healthy corals were transformed into green weed-smothered reefs, accompanied by the loss of both corals and fish. Based on the author’s observations of how knowledge and perspectives have changed over the last 50 years, this book highlights lessons learned from historical records that may help maintain and reestablish coral reefs in the years to come. Topics covered include: CORAL REEF FISH Fish surveys CORAL REEF PROFILES Coral growth rates Coral distribution Corals on 'Cousteau garage' CORAL THREATS Climate change Coral bleaching Coral diseases Coral sponges Terpios hoshinota Coral predators Coral urchins CORAL – ALGAE CORAL RESEARCH and more . . .

Author : Philip Mladenov
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780198841715

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Marine Biology: a Very Short Introduction by Philip Mladenov Pdf

The oceans are our planet's most distinctive and imposing natural habitat. They cover 71 percent of its surface; support a remarkably diverse and exquisitely adapted array of life forms, from microscopic viruses, bacteria, and plankton to the largest existing animals; and possess many of Earth's most significant, intriguing, and inaccessible ecosystems. In an era in which humans are significantly altering the global environment, the oceans are undergoing rapid and profound changes. The study of marine biology is thus taking on added importance and urgency as people struggle to understand and manage these changes to protect our marine ecosystems. Healthy oceans produce half of the oxygen we breathe; stabilize our climate; create ecosystems that protect our coasts from storms; provide us with abundant food; and host diverse organisms that provide us with natural products for medicine and biotechnology. In this Very Short Introduction, marine biologist Philip Mladenov provides an accessible and up-to-date overview of marine biology, offering a tour of marine life and marine processes that ranges from the unimaginably abundant microscopic organisms that drive the oceans' food web to the apex predators that we exploit for food; from polar ocean ecosystems to tropical coral reefs; and from the luxurious kelp beds of the coastal ocean to deep-ocean hydrothermal vents where life exists without the energy of the sun. Throughout the book he considers the human impacts on marine life including overfishing, plastic and nutrient pollution, the spread of exotic species, and ocean warming and acidification. He discusses the threats these pose to our welfare, and the actions required to put us on a path to a more sustainable relationship with our oceans so that they can be restored and protected for future generations. Mladenov concludes with a new chapter offering an inspiring vision for the future of our oceans in 2050 that can be realised if we are wise enough to accelerate actions already underway and be bold with implementing new approaches. The next decade will decide the state of the oceans that we leave behind for future generations. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Charles Sheppard
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780198869825

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Coral Reefs by Charles Sheppard Pdf

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Coral reefs are among the most beautiful, and most diverse, of ecosystems. Early seafarers were wary of them, naturalists were confused by them, yet many coastal people benefited greatly from these mysterious rocky structures that grew up to the surface of the sea. They have been rich in their supply of food, and they provided a breakwater from storms and high waves to countless coastal communities that developed from their protection. Their scale is enormous and their value high. Found in countless locations around the world, from the Indo-Pacific coral reef province to the Caribbean and Australia, they support both marine and human life. But today coral reefs are in trouble, with many dying or suffering from over-exploitation, pollution, and the warming and acidification of the oceans. Understanding reefs, their conservation and management, is vital, and so is conveying this to authority if we are to preserve these remarkable ecosystems. In this Very Short Introduction Charles Sheppard describes the complex structure and interdependencies of a reef, how reefs have evolved, the diversity of marine life that they support, and their importance to the human population who live beside them. This new edition describes the latest research on the complex symbioses of coral animals with microorganisms. It also highlights the scale of the challenge facing our reefs today, following recent ocean heatwaves - part of wider climate disruption - that killed half the world's reefs, and considers what can be done to preserve these essential and vibrant ecosystems. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : S. J. Hawkins,A. L. Allcock,A. E. Bates,L. B. Firth,I. P. Smith,S. Swearer,A. Evans,P. Todd,B. Russell,C. McQuaid
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000163599

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Oceanography and Marine Biology by S. J. Hawkins,A. L. Allcock,A. E. Bates,L. B. Firth,I. P. Smith,S. Swearer,A. Evans,P. Todd,B. Russell,C. McQuaid Pdf

Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review remains one of the most cited sources in marine science and oceanography. The ever-increasing interest in work in oceanography and marine biology and its relevance to global environmental issues, especially global climate change and its impacts, creates a demand for authoritative refereed reviews summarizing and synthesizing the results of recent research. For more than 50 years, OMBAR has been an essential reference for research workers and students in all fields of marine science. If you are interested in submitting a review for consideration for publication in OMBAR, please email the Editor in Chief, Stephen Hawkins, at [email protected]. This volume considers such diverse topics as optimal design for ecosystem-level ocean observatories, the oceanography and ecology of Ningaloo, human pressures and the emergence of novel marine ecosystems and priority species to support the functional integrity of coral reefs. Six of the nine peer-reviewed contributions in Volume 58 are available to read Open Access via the links on the Routledge.com webpage. An international Editorial Board ensures global relevance and expert peer review, with editors from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, Singapore, South Africa and the United Kingdom. The series volumes find a place in the libraries of not only marine laboratories and oceanographic institutes, but also universities worldwide. Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 of this book are freely available as downloadable Open Access PDFs at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

Author : Sergio Rossi,Lorenzo Bramanti
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030570545

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Perspectives on the Marine Animal Forests of the World by Sergio Rossi,Lorenzo Bramanti Pdf

Marine Animal Forests (MAFs) are spread all over the world. Composed by suspension feeding organisms (e.g. corals, gorgonians, sponges, bryozoans, bivalves, etc.), MAFs constitute a vast number of marine ecosystems such as coral reefs, cold water corals, sponge grounds, bivalve beds, etc. The surface covered by these systems is prominent (at the scale of the oceans of the planet), though poorly known. In a previous book (Marine Animal Forests, the ecology of benthic biodiversity hotspots), several aspects of the MAFs were described and discussed, building the basis for a holistic approach with the aim of putting these shallow and deep sea ecosystems under a common umbrella. The main target of the present book is to identify and address important topics which were not covered in the previous three volumes. Bryozoans or Polychaeta, for example, are treated in this volume, as well as hydrothermal vents ecosystems and submarine caves, the chemical ecology in MAFs or the nursery effect on these ecosystems. The vastity of the MAF concept opens new insights in the biology, physiology, biodiversity of the organisms structuring these highly biodiverse ecosystems and on the dangers threatening them (such as microplastics or the role of invasive species as an impact of their trophic ecology or distribution). In a fast changing world, in which the complexity of MAFs is at risk, we propose an in-depth analysis of many aspects that may be inspirational for future research lines in marine biology and ecology.

Author : Eric C. J. Oliver,Thomas Wernberg,Jessica Benthuysen,Ke Chen
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889636976

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Advances in Understanding Marine Heatwaves and Their Impacts by Eric C. J. Oliver,Thomas Wernberg,Jessica Benthuysen,Ke Chen Pdf

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Life Sciences,Ocean Studies Board,Committee on Interventions to Increase the Resilience of Coral Reefs
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309485388

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A Research Review of Interventions to Increase the Persistence and Resilience of Coral Reefs by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Life Sciences,Ocean Studies Board,Committee on Interventions to Increase the Resilience of Coral Reefs Pdf

Coral reef declines have been recorded for all major tropical ocean basins since the 1980s, averaging approximately 30-50% reductions in reef cover globally. These losses are a result of numerous problems, including habitat destruction, pollution, overfishing, disease, and climate change. Greenhouse gas emissions and the associated increases in ocean temperature and carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations have been implicated in increased reports of coral bleaching, disease outbreaks, and ocean acidification (OA). For the hundreds of millions of people who depend on reefs for food or livelihoods, the thousands of communities that depend on reefs for wave protection, the people whose cultural practices are tied to reef resources, and the many economies that depend on reefs for fisheries or tourism, the health and maintenance of this major global ecosystem is crucial. A growing body of research on coral physiology, ecology, molecular biology, and responses to stress has revealed potential tools to increase coral resilience. Some of this knowledge is poised to provide practical interventions in the short-term, whereas other discoveries are poised to facilitate research that may later open the doors to additional interventions. A Research Review of Interventions to Increase the Persistence and Resilience of Coral Reefs reviews the state of science on genetic, ecological, and environmental interventions meant to enhance the persistence and resilience of coral reefs. The complex nature of corals and their associated microbiome lends itself to a wide range of possible approaches. This first report provides a summary of currently available information on the range of interventions present in the scientific literature and provides a basis for the forthcoming final report.

Author : Juan Armando Sanchez,Sonia Bejarano,Santiago Herrera
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889718368

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SeaFlower Biosphere Reserve: New Findings and Trends in the Largest Caribbean Marine Protected Area by Juan Armando Sanchez,Sonia Bejarano,Santiago Herrera Pdf

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789251360804

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The role of genetic resources for food and agriculture in adaptation to and mitigation of climate change by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

As the pace of climate change is increasing, it is more important than ever to conserve, characterize and sustainably use genetic resources for food and griculture. Over millennia farmers, livestock keepers, fisherfolk and forest dwellers have adapted their production systems to changing environmental conditions, relying on genetic resources for food and agriculture. However, these resources are still not receiving the attention they deserve given their enormous importance. The main focus of this study is the state of current use of genetic resources in climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. Each chapter explores the impacts of climate change on genetic resources and also considers the significance of genetic resources to climate change adaptation and mitigation.

Author : Jie Li,Yang Zhang,Jin Sun,Fabiano Thompson,Yanying Zhang
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023-02-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832514641

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Interaction between marine invertebrates and symbiotic microbes in a changing environment: Community structure and ecological functions by Jie Li,Yang Zhang,Jin Sun,Fabiano Thompson,Yanying Zhang Pdf

Author : Arvind Kumar
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 702 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128156919

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Ecosystem-Based Adaptation by Arvind Kumar Pdf

Ecosystem-Based Adaptation: Approaches to Sustainable Management of Aquatic Resources presents a close examination of the role of ecosystem-based adaptation in managing river basins, aquifers, flood plains and their vegetation to provide water storage and flood regulation. Furthermore, the book explores improved ecosystem-based services for managing floods, conservation of water and its resources (including watersheds), avoiding water scarcity, and ensuring long-term water security planning, all in the context of sustainable development goals. This book will help scientists pave the way for easy implementation of sustainable development goals, ensuring a secure and sustainable future. Presents information in an easy-to-follow manner using tables, figures and graphs where applicable, along with case studies from all continents Provides a reference for experts to use as an authoritative source to support environmental action and regulation Delineates the role of ecosystem-based adaptation in sustainable management and in the restoration of watershed forests and wetlands

Author : A.L. Ramanathan,Chidambaram Sabarathinam,M.P. Jonathan,M.V. Prasanna,Pankaj Kumar,Francisco Munoz Arriola
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323858038

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Environmental Resilience and Transformation in times of COVID-19 by A.L. Ramanathan,Chidambaram Sabarathinam,M.P. Jonathan,M.V. Prasanna,Pankaj Kumar,Francisco Munoz Arriola Pdf

Environmental Resilience and Transformation in Times of COVID-19: Climate Change Effects on Environmental Functionality is a timely reference to better understand environmental changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated lockdowns. The book is organized into five themes: (1) environmental modifications, degradation, and human health risks; (2) water resources—planning, management, and governance; (3) air quality—monitoring, fate, transport, and drivers of socioenvironmental change; (4) marine and lacustrine environment; and (5) sustainable development goals and environmental justice. These themes provide an insight into the impact of COVID-19 on the environment and vice versa, which will help improve environmental management and planning, as well as influence future policies. Featuring many case studies from around the globe, this book offers a crucial examination of the intersectionality between climate, sustainability, the environment, and public health for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in environmental science. Features global case studies to illustrate themes and address issues to support environmental management Offers fundamental and practical understanding of ways to improve and validate predictive abilities and tools in addition to response Examines climate-related trends in the spread of the pandemic Presents different ways forward in order to achieve global goals with a specific focus on SDGs