Author: Scoresby Shepherd Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING ISBN: 1486300111 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 520
Book Description
Ecology of Australian Temperate Reefs presents the current state of knowledge of the ecology of important elements of southern Australian sub-tidal reef flora and fauna, and the underlying ecological principles. Preliminary chapters describe the geological origin, oceanography and biogeography of southern Australia, including the transitional temperate regions toward the Abrolhos Islands in the west and to Sydney in the east. The book then explains the origin and evolution of the flora and fauna at geological time scales as Australia separated from Antarctica; the oceanography of the region, including principal currents, and interactions with on-shelf waters; and the ecology of particular species or species groups at different trophic levels, starting with algae, then the ecological principles on which communities are organised. Finally, conservation and management issues are discussed. Ecology of Australian Temperate Reefs is well illustrated with line drawings, figures and colour photographs showing the many species covered, and will be a much valued reference for biologists, undergraduates, and those interested and concerned with reef life and its natural history. 2014 Whitley Award Commendation for Marine Ecology.
Author: Scoresby Shepherd Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING ISBN: 1486300103 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 521
Book Description
Describes the ecology of important elements of southern Australian sub-tidal reef flora and fauna, and the underlying ecological principles.
Author: Graham J. Edgar Publisher: Raupo ISBN: Category : Aquatic habitats Languages : en Pages : 228
Book Description
Australian Marine Habitats in Temperate Waters features the 10 major habitats found around the world's cooler coasts. In an easily understood way it summarises the most up-to-date knowledge of the ecological processes at work there. Ideal for students of marine biology, fishermen, divers, coastal managers and all those interested in understanding what is happening in Australia's Southern seas, this book is a companion volume to Australian Marine Life: The Plants and Animals of Temperate Waters.
Author: Neil Andrew Publisher: UNSW Press ISBN: 9780868406572 Category : Coastal ecology Languages : en Pages : 272
Book Description
Most Australians live in the southern half of their vast continent and within striking distance of the coast. While great recreational and commercial use is made of the reefs that fringe this enormous coastline, our understanding of the reefs is only fragmentary. In this full colour guide to our reefs, leading marine biologists look at our current understanding of the ecology of subtidal reefs and their fisheries.
Author: Graham J. Edgar Publisher: New Holland Publishing Australia Pty Limited ISBN: Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 556
Book Description
A guide to Australian marine life that describes 1200 of the most commonly seen plants and animals of temperate waters, including notes on their habitat and distribution, and more than 1300 full-colour photographs.
Author: David R. Schiel Publisher: Univ of California Press ISBN: 0520278860 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 412
Book Description
The largest seaweed, giant kelp (Macrocystis) is the fastest growing and most prolific of all plants found on earth. Growing from the seafloor and extending along the ocean surface in lush canopies, giant kelp provides an extensive vertical habitat in a largely two-dimensional seascape. It is the foundation for one of the most species-rich, productive, and widely distributed ecological communities in the world. Schiel and FosterÕs scholarly review and synthesisÊtake the reader from DarwinÕs early observations to contemporary research, providing a historical perspective for the modern understanding of giant kelp evolution, biogeography, biology, and physiology. The authors furnish a comprehensive discussion of kelp species and forest ecology worldwide, with considerations of human uses and abuses, management and conservation, and the current and likely future impacts of global change. This volume promises to be the definitive treatise and reference on giant kelp and its forests for many years, and it will appeal to marine scientists and others who want a better appreciation and understanding of these wondrous forests of the sea.
Author: John M. Lawrence Publisher: Academic Press ISBN: 0128195703 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 734
Book Description
Sea Urchins: Biology and Ecology, Fourth Edition, Volume 43 expands its coverage to include the entire class of Echinoidea, making this new edition an authoritative reference of the entire class of species. This is a valuable resource that will help readers gain a deep understanding of the basic characteristics of sea urchins, the basis of the great variation that exists in sea urchins, and how sea urchins are important components of marine ecosystems. Updated coverage includes sections on reproduction, metabolism, endocrinology, larval ecology, growth, digestion, carotenoids and disease. Includes pertinent tables and graphs within chapters to visually summarize information Provides case studies with research applications to provide potential solutions Includes the entire class of Echinoidea and the effect of climate change on the biology and ecology of the species
Author: S. J. Hawkins Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1351987585 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 489
Book Description
Ever-increasing interest in oceanography and marine biology and their relevance to global environmental issues create a demand for authoritative reviews summarizing the results of recent research. Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review has catered to this demand since its founding by the late Harold Barnes more than 50 years ago. Its objectives are to consider, annually, the basic areas of marine research, returning to them when appropriate in future volumes; to deal with subjects of special and topical importance; and to add new subjects as they arise. The favourable reception and complimentary reviews accorded to all the volumes shows that the series is fulfilling a very real need. Volume 55 follows closely the objectives and style of the earlier volumes, continuing to regard the marine sciences—with all their various aspects—as a unity. Physical, chemical, and biological aspects of marine science are dealt with by experts actively engaged in these fields, and every chapter is peer-reviewed by other experts working actively in the specific areas of interest. Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6 of this book are freely available as downloadable Open Access PDFs at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
Author: Scoresby Shepherd
Author: Scoresby Shepherd
Author: Graham J. Edgar
Author: Neil Andrew
Author: A. J. Underwood
Author: Graham J. Edgar
Author: Michael J. Keough
Author: David R. Schiel
Author: John M. Lawrence
Author: S. J. Hawkins