Marine Ecology of the Arabian Region: Patterns and Processes in Extreme Tropical Environments - Couverture rigide

Sheppard, Charles J.R.; Price, Andrew; Roberts, Callum

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0126394903 ISBN 13 : 9780126394900

Editeur : Academic Press Inc, 1992

Synopsis

Book by Sheppard Charles JR Price Andrew Roberts Callum

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

That part of the Indian Ocean bordering Saudi Arabia is a rich mosaic of coastal and marine ecosystems, both natural and man-made. Among these are coral reefs, mangroves, tidal flats, seagrasses, and other hard and soft substrata. Some ecosystems are relatively simple, while others such as the coral reefs are highly complex and among the most diverse in the Indian Ocean. The region divides into several large, semi-enclosed water bodies whose different physical characteristics result in distinct habitats. The overall aridity, extremes of water temperature, and often very high salinities have produced some of the most extreme marine climates on Earth.
This book summarizes the available information on the region, then reviews the processes shaping the various marine and coastal systems. It relates patterns in marine assemblages to the strong environmental gradients and biogeographic barriers in the region. Finally, the book considers the human dimension. Some of the world's poorest and richest nations border these seas, making diverse claims on fisheries and other natural resources. The 1991 Gulf War is only the most recent of a range of impacts affecting the region. Approaches for resolving the increasing resource use conflicts are described.
This volume will be of immense value to research workers, students of marine biology, and environmental managers in general, as well as to those with a particular interest in this part of the world.

• One of the few published works on this unique and diverse region
• Serves as a basic introduction to the area
• Provides a detailed analysis of ecosystem function
• Discusses human pollution and its effects

Revue de presse :

"Written by scientists with great knowledge of the area, the book is authoritative and detailed as well as being readable, well and profusely illustrated, interesting, and up-to-date." --BIOLOGIST

"The book presents, in one work, the latest information on the ecology of the Arabian region." --BIOLOGICAL ABSTRACTS

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Academic Press Inc
• Date d'édition: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0126394903
• ISBN 13: 9780126394900
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 359