Coral Reef Science
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Author | : Hajime Kayanne |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 110 |
Release | : 2016-07-19 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 4431543643 |
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This book aims to illuminate coral reefs which comprise a symbiotic system coexisting among ecosystems, landforms, and humans at various levels and to provide a scientific basis for its reconstruction. The authors conducted an interdisciplinary project called “Coral Reef Science” from 2008 to 2012 and obtained novel results and clues to unite different disciplines for a coral reef as a key ecosystem.
Author | : Jonathan Turnbull Phinney |
Publisher | : American Geophysical Union |
Total Pages | : 251 |
Release | : 2006-01-10 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0875903592 |
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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.
Author | : Sylvia Earle |
Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2016-03-08 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1426323646 |
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A brief introduction to coral reefs, including where they are found, how they grow, what lives in them, their importance, and efforts being made to protect and restore them.
Author | : Stewart L. Ortiz |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : Coral reef ecology |
ISBN | : 9781634850810 |
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This book provides current research on the ecosystems of coral reefs, as well as the environmental impact and current threats to the coral reefs. Chapter One studies proteins responsive to variable temperature exposure in the reef-building coral Seriatopora hystrix. Chapters Two and Three examine the impact of arachidonic acid's (ArA) on coral reefs. The final chapter discusses environmental monitoring in the Gulf of Thailand, and the use of coral skeletons as metal pollution recorders.
Author | : Wendy Pfeffer |
Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 42 |
Release | : 2009-09-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0060295538 |
Download Life in a Coral Reef Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Coral reefs are beautiful underwater cities that bustle with excitement and activity. From clown fish to spiny lobsters, hundreds of plants and animals live on coral reefs, making them one of nature's greatest treasures. What happens during a typical day in these marine metropolises? Read and find out!
Author | : Irus Braverman |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 385 |
Release | : 2018-10-30 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0520970837 |
Download Coral Whisperers Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
In recent years, a catastrophic global bleaching event devastated many of the world’s precious coral reefs. Working on the front lines of ruin, today’s coral scientists are struggling to save these important coral reef ecosystems from the imminent threats of rapidly warming, acidifying, and polluted oceans. Coral Whisperers captures a critical moment in the history of coral reef science. Gleaning insights from over one hundred interviews with leading scientists and conservation managers, Irus Braverman documents a community caught in an existential crisis and alternating between despair and hope. In this important new book, corals emerge not only as signs and measures of environmental catastrophe, but also as catalysts for action.
Author | : David Hopley |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 1226 |
Release | : 2010-11-26 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 904812638X |
Download Encyclopedia of Modern Coral Reefs Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Coral reefs are the largest landforms built by plants and animals. Their study therefore incorporates a wide range of disciplines. This encyclopedia approaches coral reefs from an earth science perspective, concentrating especially on modern reefs. Currently coral reefs are under high stress, most prominently from climate change with changes to water temperature, sea level and ocean acidification particularly damaging. Modern reefs have evolved through the massive environmental changes of the Quaternary with long periods of exposure during glacially lowered sea level periods and short periods of interglacial growth. The entries in this encyclopedia condense the large amount of work carried out since Charles Darwin first attempted to understand reef evolution. Leading authorities from many countries have contributed to the entries covering areas of geology, geography and ecology, providing comprehensive access to the most up-to-date research on the structure, form and processes operating on Quaternary coral reefs.
Author | : I︠U︡riĭ I︠A︡kovlevich Latypov |
Publisher | : Nova Science Publishers |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : Aquatic ecology |
ISBN | : 9781634847056 |
Download Coral Reef Ecosystem in Space and Time Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This lavishly illustrated book explores the concept of reef ecosystems and its characteristics. It provides a conceptual description of reefs and their functions. This compilation also outlines the general species composition and structure of coral reefs and their corallobionts. Described and illustrated are the main inhabitants of the reef community. Various types of reefs (fringing, barrier, platform etc.) in different regions of Vietnam, along with their conditions and statuses are catalogued as well. Reef ecosystems traced under anthropogenic influence and the impact of typhoons are included. This book shows the possibilities of artificially cultivating corals and the rebuilding of their communities.
Author | : Yuri I. Sorokin |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 476 |
Release | : 2013-03-12 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3642800467 |
Download Coral Reef Ecology Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Coral reef communities are among the most complex, mature and productive ecosystems on earth. Their activity resulted in the creation of vast lime constructions. Being extremely productive and having the function of a powerful biofilter, coral reefs play an important role in global biogeochemical processes and in the reproduction of food resources in tropical marine regions. All aspects of coral reef science are covered systematically and on the basis of a holistic ecosystem approach. The geological history of coral reefs, their geomorphology as well as biology including community structure of reef biota, their functional characteristics, physiological aspects, biogeochemical metabolism, energy balance, environmental problems and management of resources are treated in detail.
Author | : J. Cortés |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 509 |
Release | : 2003-04-25 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0080535399 |
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