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Collected Essays on the Economics of Coral Reefs
Author | : Herman S. J. Cesar |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 252 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Coral reefs and islands |
ISBN | : |
Corals and coral reefs are seriously degraded in most tropical seas. Most of the damage is due to over-exploitation and the use of destructive fishing methods. This collection of essays presents a number of case studies on the economic analysis of coral reefs.
YOUMARES 9 - the Oceans: Our Research, Our Future
Author | : Simon Jungblut |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 378 |
Release | : 2020-01-01 |
Genre | : Aquatic biology |
ISBN | : 3030203891 |
This open access book summarizes peer-reviewed articles and the abstracts of oral and poster presentations given during the YOUMARES 9 conference which took place in Oldenburg, Germany, in September 2018. The aims of this book are to summarize state-of-the-art knowledge in marine sciences and to inspire scientists of all career stages in the development of further research. These conferences are organized by and for young marine researchers. Qualified early-career researchers, who moderated topical sessions during the conference, contributed literature reviews on specific topics within their research field. .
Global Climate Change and Coral Reefs
Author | : Clive R. Wilkinson |
Publisher | : IUCN |
Total Pages | : 140 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Climatic changes |
ISBN | : 2831702046 |
A global overview of the potential impacts of climate change and sea level rise on coral reefs, and of the implications of such impacts for ecological sustainable use of coral reefs. Includes information on the status and trends of reef conservation and use around the world, and suggestions for management of reefs in a changing world.
Economic valuation and policy priorities for sustainable management of coral reefs
Author | : Mahfuzuddin Ahmed |
Publisher | : WorldFish |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Coral reef conservation |
ISBN | : 9832346290 |
Reefs at Risk
Author | : Dirk Bryant |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 60 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : |
A global assessment of coral reefs at risk from overfishing, coastal development and other human activity. The study finds that nearly 60 per cent of the earth's reefs are threatened by human activity - ranging from coastal development and overfishing to inland and marine pollution - leaving much of the world's marine biodiversity at risk. In addition, the report concludes that while reefs provide billions of people and hundreds of countries with food, tourism revenue, coastal protection and new medications for increasingly drug-resistant diseases, they are among the least monitored and protected natural habitats in the world.
Conservation of Tropical Coral Reefs
Author | : Brian Joseph McFarland |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 771 |
Release | : 2020-12-16 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 3030570126 |
This book critically engages with how the conservation of tropical coral reefs is financed. Beginning with the context of tropical coral reef degradation and loss, alongside an overview of tropical ecology, global environmental policy and finance, the book reviews several conservation financing instruments. These include ecotourism, debt-for-nature swaps, impact investments, and government domestic budgetary expenditures. From the Great Barrier Reef, to the Coral Triangle, to the Mesoamerican Reef, tropical coral reef degradation and loss are serious global environmental issues, contributing to loss revenue and food insecurity for coastal communities, and species extinction. Yet, many leading companies, individuals, and governments are making a positive impact on tropical coral reef conservation through the use of conservation finance. Conservation of Tropical Coral Reefs, using 30 case studies which span 23 countries and 6 continents, tells the history of international conservation finance and provides a variety of options for individuals, businesses, and governments to support conservation financing projects.
Coral Reefs and Climate Change
Author | : Jonathan Turnbull Phinney |
Publisher | : American Geophysical Union |
Total Pages | : 251 |
Release | : 2006-01-10 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0875903592 |
Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Coastal and Estuarine Studies, Volume 61. The effects of increased atmospheric carbon dioxide and related climate change on shallow coral reefs are gaining considerable attention for scientific and economic reasons worldwide. Although increased scientific research has improved our understanding of the response of coral reefs to climate change, we still lack key information that can help guide reef management. Research and monitoring of coral reef ecosystems over the past few decades have documented two major threats related to increasing concentrations of atmospheric CO2: (1) increased sea surface temperatures and (2) increased seawater acidity (lower pH). Higher atmospheric CO2 levels have resulted in rising sea surface temperatures and proven to be an acute threat to corals and other reef-dwelling organisms. Short periods (days) of elevated sea surface temperatures by as little as 1–2°C above the normal maximum temperature has led to more frequent and more widespread episodes of coral bleaching-the expulsion of symbiotic algae. A more chronic consequence of increasing atmospheric CO2 is the lowering of pH of surface waters, which affects the rate at which corals and other reef organisms secrete and build their calcium carbonate skeletons. Average pH of the surface ocean has already decreased by an estimated 0.1 unit since preindustrial times, and will continue to decline in concert with rising atmospheric CO2. These climate-related Stressors combined with other direct anthropogenic assaults, such as overfishing and pollution, weaken reef organisms and increase their susceptibility to disease.
Reefs at Risk in the Caribbean
Author | : Lauretta Marie Burke |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 84 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : |
Many coastal communities in Latin America and the Caribbean depend on the resources provided by reefs for their livelihoods. The Reefs at Risk in the Caribbean project is a response to an information need. The primary goal is to raise awareness and improve management by improving the knowledge base on the status of and threats to coral reefs.
The Great Barrier Reef
Author | : Pat Hutchings |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 396 |
Release | : 2008-11-07 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0643099972 |
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is 344 400 square kilometres in size and is home to one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. This comprehensive guide describes the organisms and ecosystems of the Great Barrier Reef, as well as the biological, chemical and physical processes that influence them. Contemporary pressing issues such as climate change, coral bleaching, coral disease and the challenges of coral reef fisheries are also discussed. In addition,the book includes a field guide that will help people to identify the common animals and plants on the reef, then to delve into the book to learn more about the roles the biota play. Beautifully illustrated and with contributions from 33 international experts, The Great Barrier Reef is a must-read for the interested reef tourist, student, researcher and environmental manager. While it has an Australian focus, it can equally be used as a baseline text for most Indo-Pacific coral reefs. Winner of a Whitley Certificate of Commendation for 2009.