Author: William G. SandersonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Benthic plants
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Rare Marine Benthic Flora and Fauna in Great Britain
Author: William G. SandersonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Benthic plants
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Marine Biotope Classification for Britain and Ireland: Sublittoral biotopes
Author: Marine Biotope Classification for Britain and Ireland: Littoral biotopes
Author: The Species Directory of the Marine Fauna and Flora of the British Isles and Surrounding Seas
Author: Christine M. HowsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Marine animals
Languages : en
Pages : 522
Book Description
Marine Conservation Ecology
Author: John RoffPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136538380
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
This major textbook provides a broad coverage of the ecological foundations of marine conservation, including the rationale, importance and practicalities of various approaches to marine conservation and management. The scope of the book encompasses an understanding of the elements of marine biodiversity - from global to local levels - threats to marine biodiversity, and the structure and function of marine environments as related to conservation issues. The authors describe the potential approaches, initiatives and various options for conservation, from the genetic to the species, community and ecosystem levels in marine environments. They explore methods for identifying the units of conservation, and the development of defensible frameworks for marine conservation. They describe planning of ecologically integrated conservation strategies, including decision-making on size, boundaries, numbers and connectivity of protected area networks. The book also addresses relationships between fisheries and biodiversity, novel methods for conservation planning in the coastal zone and the evaluation of conservation initiatives.
Pattern and Process in Macroecology
Author: Kevin GastonPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470999586
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Issues of scale have become increasingly important to ecologists. This book addresses the structure of regional (large-scale) ecological assemblages or communities, and the influence this has at a local (small-scale) level. This macroecological perspective is essential for the broader study of ecology because the structure and function of local communities cannot be properly understood without reference to the region in which they are situated. The book reviews and synthesizes the issues of current importance in macroecology, providing a balanced summary of the field that will be useful for biologists at advanced undergraduate level and above. These general issues are illustrated by frequent reference to specific well-studied local and regional assemblages -- an approach that serves to relate the macroecological perspective (which is perhaps often difficult to comprehend) to the everyday experience of local sites. Macroecology is an expanding and dynamic discipline. The broad aim of the book is to promote an understanding of why it is such an important part of the wider program of research into ecology. Summarises the current macroecological literature. Provides numerous examples of key patterns. Explicitly links local and regional scale processes. Exploits detailed knowledge of one species assemblage to explore broad issues in the structuring of biodiversity.
Coasts and Seas of the United Kingdom
Author: J. H. BarnePublisher:
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Category : Coastal ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Sets out to collect and collate summary information that can provide an overview of coastal and marine resources and human activities at national and regional levels. This title provides data on: geology and physical environment; terrestrial coastal habitats; marine and estuarine environments; important species; and, more.
A Nature Conservation Review: Volume 2, Site Accounts
Author: Natural Environment Research Council (Great Britain)Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521214033
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
This 1977 book analyses and describes the wild flora and fauna of Britain and identifies important sites that exemplify this rich heritage.
British Reports, Translations and Theses
Author: British Library. Lending DivisionPublisher:
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 760
Book Description
Issue for Mar. 1981 contains index for Jan.-Mar. 1981 in microfiche form.
Benthic Marine Ecosystems of Great Britain and the North-east Atlantic
Author: Keith HiscockPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Benthic animals
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description