Basics of Marine and Estuarine Ecology (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)

The book presents recent research on marine ecology in different parts of the world. It aims to shed light on relevant topics for budding marine ecologists. The "blue soup" of Planet Earth, which comprises both biotic and abiotic components, is essential to keeping the wheel of civilization running. Four major ecosystem service categories have been identified within this context, namely provisioning services such as water, food, mangrove timber, honey, fish, wax, fuel wood, fodder and bioactive compounds from marine and estuarine flora and fauna; regulating services such as the regulation of climate, coastal erosion, coral bleaching and pollution; cultural services encompassing recreational (tourism), spiritual and other non-material benefits; and supporting services such as nutrient cycling and photosynthesis. These valuable services are obtained from various resources that must be conserved for the sake of humanity. This book presents data for each resource type, not just in the form of a simple description, but also through case studies that resulted from several research projects and pilot programs carried out in different parts of the world. Statistical tools were also used to critically analyze the influence of relevant hydrological parameters on the biotic community. Advanced research in marine and estuarine ecology is based on the use of sophisticated instruments, sampling precision, statistical tools, etc., which have also been highlighted in the book.

General

Imprint:	Springer, India, Private Ltd
Country of origin:	India
Release date:	February 2016
First published:	2016
Authors:	Abhijit Mitra • Sufia Zaman
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	483
Edition:	1st ed. 2016
ISBN-13:	978-81-322-2705-2
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Hydrobiology > Marine biology Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere > Oceanography (seas) Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Conservation of the environment > General
LSN:	81-322-2705-0
Barcode:	9788132227052

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