The Biology of Coral Reefs (Biology of Habitats)

Coral reefs represent the most spectacular and diverse marine ecosystem on the planet as well as a critical source of income for millions of people. However, the combined effects of human activity have led to a rapid decline in the health of reefs worldwide, with many now facing complete destruction...

Celý popis

Uloženo v:
Podrobná bibliografie
Hlavní autoři: Sheppard, Charles R. C., Davy, Simon K., Pilling, Graham M.
Médium: Kniha
Jazyk:English
Vydáno: Oxford University Press 2012
Témata:
On-line přístup:https://scholar.dlu.edu.vn/thuvienso/handle/DLU123456789/31145
Tagy: Přidat tag
Žádné tagy, Buďte první, kdo otaguje tento záznam!
Thư viện lưu trữ: Thư viện Trường Đại học Đà Lạt
Popis
Shrnutí:Coral reefs represent the most spectacular and diverse marine ecosystem on the planet as well as a critical source of income for millions of people. However, the combined effects of human activity have led to a rapid decline in the health of reefs worldwide, with many now facing complete destruction. This timely book provides an integrated overview of the function, physiology, ecology, and behaviour of coral reef organisms. Each chapter is enriched with a selection of 'boxes' on specific aspects written by internationally recognised experts. As with other books in the Biology of Habitats Series, the emphasis in this book is on the organisms that dominate this marine environment although pollution, conservation, climate change, and experimental aspects are also included. Indeed, particular emphasis is placed on conservation and management due to the habitat's critically endangered status. A global range of examples is employed which gives the book international relevance.