Author: John Comrie-GreigPublisher:
ISBN: 9780646912998
Category : Bonaparte Archipelago (W.A.)
Languages : en
Pages :
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Ecological Studies of the Bonaparte Archipelago and Browse Basin
Author: John Comrie-GreigPublisher:
ISBN: 9780646912998
Category : Bonaparte Archipelago (W.A.)
Languages : en
Pages :
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The Biogeography of the Australian North West Shelf
Author: Barry WilsonPublisher: Newnes
ISBN: 0124114881
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
The Biogeography of the Australian North West Shelf provides the first assembly of existing information of the North West Shelf in terms of geological, oceanographic and climatological history and current understanding of such issues as biodiversity, connectivity, larval dispersal and speciation in the sea that determine the distribution patterns of its invertebrate fauna. It is intended as a source of information and ideas on the biota of the shelf and its evolutionary origins and affinities and the environmental drivers of species' ecology and distribution and ecosystem function. Regulators and industry environmental managers worldwide, but especially on the resource-rich North West Shelf, are faced with having to make decisions without adequate information or understanding of conservation values or the factors that drive ecosystem processes and resilience in the face of increasing anthropogenic and natural change. This book will provide a resource of information and ideas and extensive references to issues of primary concern. It will provide a big-picture narrative, putting the marine biota into a geological, evolutionary, and regional biodiversity context. - The first book to cover the major benthic habitats and physical and ecological condition of the North West Shelf of Australia - Covers new information on geomorphology and biota of coral reefs and other invertebrate habitats that are key species and functional groups of the North West Shelf - Introduces new ideas on biogeographic processes and patterns in tropical seas
Australian Island Arks
Author: Dorian MoroPublisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 1486306624
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Australia is the custodian of a diverse range of continental and oceanic islands. From Heard and Macquarie in the sub-Antarctic, to temperate Lord Howe and Norfolk, to the tropical Cocos (Keeling) Islands and the islands of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia’s islands contain some of the nation’s most iconic fauna, flora and ecosystems. They are a refuge for over 35% of Australia’s threatened species and for many others declining on mainland Australia. They also have significant cultural value, especially for Indigenous communities, and economic value as centres for tourism. Australian Island Arks presents a compelling case for restoring and managing islands to conserve our natural heritage. With contributions from island practitioners, researchers and policy-makers, it reviews current island management practices and discusses the need and options for future conservation work. Chapters focus on the management of invasive species, threatened species recovery, conservation planning, Indigenous cultural values and partnerships, tourism enterprises, visitor management, and policy and legislature. Case studies show how island restoration and conservation approaches are working in Australia and what the emerging themes are for the future. Australian Island Arks will help island communities, managers, visitors and decision-makers to understand the current status of Australia’s islands, their management challenges, and the opportunities that exist to make best use of these iconic landscapes.
World Seas: An Environmental Evaluation
Author: Jean-Francois HamelPublisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128052031
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 934
Book Description
World Seas: An Environmental Evaluation, Second Edition, Volume Two: The Indian Ocean to the Pacific provides a comprehensive review of the environmental condition of the seas from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific. Each chapter is written by experts in the field who provide historical overviews in environmental terms, current environmental status, major problems arising from human use, informed comments on major trends, problems and successes, and recommendations for the future. The book is an invaluable worldwide reference source for students and researchers who are concerned with marine environmental science, fisheries, oceanography and engineering and coastal zone development. Covers regional issues that help countries find solutions to environmental decline that may have already developed elsewhere Provides scientific reviews of regional issues, thus empowering managers and policymakers to make progress in under-resourced countries and regions Includes comprehensive maps and updated statistics in each region covered
Small Cetacean Conservation: Current Challenges and Opportunities
Author: Randall William DavisPublisher: Frontiers Media SA
ISBN: 2832500455
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 749
Book Description
Ecological Studies of the Bonaparte Archipelago and Browse Basin
Author: John Comrie-GreigPublisher:
ISBN: 9780646912981
Category : Bonaparte Archipelago (W.A.)
Languages : en
Pages :
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Biogeography of Australasia
Author: Michael HeadsPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107041023
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 507
Book Description
A fascinating analysis of the main patterns of distribution and evolution of the Australasian biota.
Wildlife Research Bulletin
Author: The Islands of the North-west Kimberley, Western Australia
Author: Andrew A. BurbidgePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Island ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
The Future of Coral Reefs Subject to Rapid Climate Change: Lessons from Natural Extreme Environments
Author: Emma F. CampPublisher: Frontiers Media SA
ISBN: 2889457176
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
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.