| Description |
1 online resource (302 pages) |
| Series |
Earthscan Oceans |
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Earthscan oceans.
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| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; About the author; Acknowledgements; A note on scientific names; 1 The need for marine biodiversity conservation; 2 What is where and how much of it is there? The role of science; 3 Ecosystem structure, functioning and viability; 4 Understanding change; 5 Impacts of human activities on ecosystem composition, structure and function; 6 The application of science to management: introduction; 7 ''Threatened'' and ''sensitive'' species and habitats; 8 Sampling and recording |
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9 Selection, design and management of marine protected areas10 Assessing likely impacts and monitoring change; 11 Recovery, restoration and replacement of habitats and species; 12 Conclusions and the manager''s ''toolbox''; Glossary; Acronyms and abbreviations; References; Index |
| Summary |
Effective marine biodiversity conservation is dependent upon a clear scientific rationale for practical interventions. This book is intended to provide knowledge and tools for marine conservation practitioners and to identify issues and mechanisms for upper-level undergraduate and Masters students. It also provides sound guidance for marine biology field course work and professionals. The main focus is on benthic species living on or in the seabed and immediately above, rather than on commercial fisheries or highly mobile vertebrates. Such species, including algae and invertebrates, are funda |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Marine biodiversity conservation.
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Marine ecology.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Real Estate -- General.
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Marine biodiversity conservation
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Marine ecology
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781317934349 |
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1317934342 |
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