Marine Conservation

Informationen zum Autor Keith Probert, now retired, was Associate Professor in the Department of Marine Science at the University of Otago, New Zealand, where he taught marine biology and ecology. His research has mainly concerned the ecology of sediment benthos, including the effects of human activities and the implications for marine conservation. Klappentext A crucial, timely synthesis of issues and solutions for the conservation of the world's seas and marine life. Zusammenfassung Presenting a global look at conservation of the world's seas and their marine life! this book covers conservation issues pertinent to major groups of marine organisms! key habitats and initiatives in marine conservation. It will be invaluable for tertiary students and those working in conservation and resource management. Inhaltsverzeichnis Dedication; Preface; 1. Marine environments; 2. Human impacts; 3. Conservation; 4. Species conservation; 5. Fishing; 6. Fishes; 7. Marine turtles; 8. Seabirds; 9. Marine mammals; 10. Coastal waters; 11. Estuaries and lagoons; 12. Coastal wetlands; 13. Coral reefs; 14. The deep sea; 15. Marine protected areas; 16. The Mediterranean Sea; 17. The Southern Ocean; 18. Epilogue; Appendix 1. Abbreviations; Appendix 2. Species list; Appendix 3. Glossary.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Keith Probert, P Keith Probert, P. Keith Probert, P. Keith (University of Otago Probert
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 31.07.2017
• EAN: 9780521326858
• ISBN: 978-0-521-32685-8
• Seiten: 494
• Themen: Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik > Biologie > Ökologie; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Marine Biology, Applied ecology, Marine & freshwater mammals, Conservation of the environment, Zoology: marine and freshwater mammals, Marine Biology, Oceanography (seas and oceans), Oceanography (seas)