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Advances in Marine Biology, Volume 81, the latest release in this
acclaimed series published since 1963, updates on many topics that
appeal to postgraduates and researchers in marine biology,
fisheries science, ecology, zoology and biological oceanography,
with this release presenting chapters on The Impact of Hydrocarbon
Contamination on the Scallop Fishery in Port au Port Bay,
Newfoundland, Pharmaceutical and personal care products in marine
and coastal environments: facts, challenges and opportunities,
Modeling of the Marathassa Oil Spill in the Vancouver Harbour,
Characterization of Nitrogen Containing Polycyclic Aromatic
Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Crude Oil and Refined Petroleum Products,
and much more.
Advances in Marine Biology, Volume 80, the latest release in a
series that has been providing in-depth and up-to-date reviews on
all aspects of marine biology since 1963, updates on many topics
that will appeal to postgraduates and researchers in marine
biology, fisheries science, ecology, zoology and biological
oceanography.
Advances in Marine Biology, Volume 79, the latest release in a
series that has been providing in-depth and up-to-date reviews on
all aspects of marine biology since 1963, updates on many topics
that will appeal to postgraduates and researchers in marine
biology, fisheries science, ecology, zoology and biological
oceanography. This latest release includes a review of patterns of
multiple paternity across sea turtle rookeries, parasites and
pathogens in seabirds, progress in marine genomics and
bioinformatics, the rise of sea turtle research and conservation,
and the potential impacts of offshore oil and gas activities on
deep-sea sponges and the habitats they form.
World Seas: An Environmental Evaluation, Second Edition, Volume
Two: The Indian Ocean to the Pacific provides a comprehensive
review of the environmental condition of the seas from the Indian
Ocean to the Pacific. Each chapter is written by experts in the
field who provide historical overviews in environmental terms,
current environmental status, major problems arising from human
use, informed comments on major trends, problems and successes, and
recommendations for the future. The book is an invaluable worldwide
reference source for students and researchers who are concerned
with marine environmental science, fisheries, oceanography and
engineering and coastal zone development.
An illustrated look at corals and the reefs they build around the
world, and the causes and dire consequences of their rapid
disappearance Corals are among the most varied lifeforms on Earth,
ranging from mushroom corals and leather corals to button polyps,
sea fans, anemones, and pulse corals. Bridging the gap between
plant and animal, these marine invertebrates serve as homes to reef
fish and share symbiotic relationships with photosynthesizing
algae, which provide corals with their nourishment. This stunningly
illustrated book profiles the astonishing diversity of the world's
coral groups, describing key aspects of their natural history and
explaining why coral reefs are critical to the health of our
oceans. Representative examples of corals have been selected to
illustrate the broad range of species, and the book's lively and
informative commentary covers everything from identification to
conservation, making it an essential resource for marine
biologists, divers, and anyone who is fascinated by these
remarkable sea creatures. Features more than 200 exquisite color
photos Highlights key aspects of corals and their natural history
Features representative examples from around the world Includes
photos of rare and unusual species
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Coral reefs
are among the most beautiful, and most diverse, of ecosystems.
Early seafarers were wary of them, naturalists were confused by
them, yet many coastal people benefited greatly from these
mysterious rocky structures that grew up to the surface of the sea.
They have been rich in their supply of food, and they provided a
breakwater from storms and high waves to countless coastal
communities that developed from their protection. Their scale is
enormous and their value high. Found in countless locations around
the world, from the Indo-Pacific coral reef province to the
Caribbean and Australia, they support both marine and human life.
But today coral reefs are in trouble, with many dying or suffering
from over-exploitation, pollution, and the warming and
acidification of the oceans. Understanding reefs, their
conservation and management, is vital, and so is conveying this to
authority if we are to preserve these remarkable ecosystems. In
this Very Short Introduction Charles Sheppard describes the complex
structure and interdependencies of a reef, how reefs have evolved,
the diversity of marine life that they support, and their
importance to the human population who live beside them. This new
edition describes the latest research on the complex symbioses of
coral animals with microorganisms. It also highlights the scale of
the challenge facing our reefs today, following recent ocean
heatwaves - part of wider climate disruption - that killed half the
world's reefs, and considers what can be done to preserve these
essential and vibrant ecosystems. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short
Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds
of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books
are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our
expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and
enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly
readable.
Advances in Marine Biology, Volume 82, the latest release in a
series that has been providing in-depth and up-to-date reviews on
all aspects of marine biology since 1963, updates on many topics
that will appeal to postgraduates and researchers in marine
biology, fisheries science, ecology, zoology and biological
oceanography. Chapters in this new release include Predatory
Bivalves, The Oceanography of the Eastern English Channel Past:
Present and Future, Parasites and Pathogens in Seabirds: Effects
and Wider Ecological Implications, Progress in Marine Genomics and
Bioinformatics, and more.
World Seas: An Environmental Evaluation, Second Edition, Volume
One: Europe, The Americas and West Africa provides a comprehensive
review of the environmental condition of the seas of Europe, the
Americas and West Africa. Each chapter is written by experts in the
field who provide historical overviews in environmental terms,
current environmental status, major problems arising from human
use, informed comments on major trends, problems and successes, and
recommendations for the future. The book is an invaluable worldwide
reference source for students and researchers who are concerned
with marine environmental science, fisheries, oceanography and
engineering and coastal zone development.
The Oceanography of the Eastern English Channel: Past, Present and
Future, Volume 90 in the Advances in Marine Biology series, is the
latest release in a series that has been providing in-depth and
up-to-date reviews on all aspects of marine biology since 1963.
Readers will find updates on many topics that will appeal to
postgraduates and researchers in marine biology, fisheries science,
ecology, zoology and biological oceanography. Chapters in this new
release include Marine Environmental DNA: Approaches, Applications,
and Opportunities, and The Biology and Ecology of the Banana
Prawns.
Advances in Marine Biology, Volume 89 updates on many topics that
will appeal to postgraduates and researchers in marine biology,
fisheries science, ecology, zoology and biological oceanography.
Chapters in this new release include Bio-concretions of submarine
caves and/or on resting stages from plankton and the Resurrection
Ecology, Shallow subtidal rocky reefs of the Mediterranean, From an
economic crisis to a pandemic crisis: The need for accurate marine
monitoring data to take informed management decisions, Backcasting
vs. forecasting, about the paradox of Jevons, sustainability, the
ecological transition, and the translation of scientific knowledge
into policy, Shark biology and conservation, and more.
Advances in Marine Biology, Volume 88, the latest release in a
series that has been providing in-depth and up-to-date reviews on
all aspects of marine biology since 1963, updates on many topics
that will appeal to postgraduates and researchers in marine
biology, fisheries science, ecology, zoology and biological
oceanography. Chapters in this new release include Marine
Environmental DNA: Approaches, Applications, and Opportunities, and
The Biology and Ecology of the Banana Prawns.
Advances in Marine Biology, Volume 86, the latest release in a
series that has been providing in-depth and up-to-date reviews on
all aspects of marine biology since 1963, updates on many topics
that will appeal to postgraduates and researchers in marine
biology, fisheries science, ecology, zoology and biological
oceanography. Chapters in this new release include Marine
Environmental DNA: Approaches, Applications, and Opportunities, and
The Biology and Ecology of the Banana Prawns.
Advances in Marine Biology, Volume 84, the latest release in a
series that has been providing in-depth and up-to-date reviews on
all aspects of marine biology since 1963, updates on many topics
that will appeal to postgraduates and researchers in marine
biology, fisheries science, ecology, zoology and biological
oceanography.
World Seas: An Environmental Evaluation, Second Edition, Volume
Three: Ecological Issues and Environmental Impacts covers global
issues relating to our seas, including a biological description of
the coast and continental shelf waters, the development and use of
the coast, landfills and their effects, pollutant discharges over
time, the effects of over-fishing, and the management methods and
techniques used to ensure continued ecosystem functioning. The
relative importance of water-borne and airborne routes differ in
different parts of the world is explored, along with extensive
coverage of major habitats and species groups, governmental,
education and legal issues, fisheries effects, remote sensing,
climate change and management. This book is an invaluable,
worldwide reference source for students and researchers concerned
with marine environmental science, fisheries, oceanography and
engineering and coastal zone development.
Advances in Marine Biology, Volume 92 highlights new advances in
the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on
topics including A Review of Coral Reef Rehabilitation Efforts in
the Coral Triangle. Each chapter in this series is written by an
international board of authors.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the United States
Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT)
program is preparing to transition from a two print capture process
to a 10-print slap capture process. In preparing for the 10-print
pilot testing, a concern that the existing counters that house the
fingerprint scanners are too tall to support the ten print
collection process was identified. Lowering the counters in the
facilities is not possible for the pilot testing. However, angling
the scanners on the counter may alleviate the problems. US-VISIT
asked the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Biometrics Usability team to examine the impact on fingerprint
capture performance of angling the fingerprint scanners on the
existing counter heights to accommodate the upcoming pilot testing.
The NIST Biometrics Usability group's study1 was specifically
designed to answer the question: Given the current counter heights
in US-VISIT facilities, what is the "best" angle to position the
fingerprint scanner? The study included three metrics: 1.
Efficiency - the time to complete the tasks. Does the angle of the
fingerprint scanner affect the time required to capture fingerprint
images? 2. Effectiveness - how good are the prints? Does the angle
affect the quality of the captured images? 3. Satisfaction -
comfort. Do users prefer a particular fingerprint scanner angle?
US-VISIT requested that the biometrics usability team at the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) examine the
current US-VISIT face image collection process to identify any
usability and human factors that may improve the existing face
image capture process. As such this study did not address other
technologies or technology solutions. This report presents the
results of a study that examined five usability and human factors
enhancements to the current US-VISIT collection process: 1. the
camera should resemble a traditional camera; 2. the camera should
click when the picture is taken to provide feedback to the traveler
that the picture is being taken; 3. the camera should be used in
portrait mode; 4. the operator should be facing the traveler and
the monitor while positioning the camera and 5. provide some
marking on the floor (such as footprints) to indicate to the
traveler where to stand for the photograph.
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