Keys to the Seaweeds and Seagrasses of Oregon and California, North of Point Conception
Keys to the Seaweeds and Seagrasses of Oregon and California, North of Point Conception

Author: Paul W. Gabrielson

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13:

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Identification guide in form of dichotomous keys (with illustrations) to all 569 currently recognized seaweeds and seagrasses of Oregon and California, north of Point Conception. Keys are provided to the genera and then species of red, green, brown and tribophyte algae and seagrasses. References with illustrations/photos are cited for each species; scientific names and literature are current as of Nov., 2004; distributions are updated; introduction, glossary, bibliography and index included. Intended for students and professionals of seaweeds and seagrasses.

Handbook of Marine Macroalgae
Handbook of Marine Macroalgae

Author: Se-Kwon Kim

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-11-04

Total Pages: 871

ISBN-13: 1119977657

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The Handbook of Macroalgae: Biotechnology and Applied Phycology describes the biological, biotechnological and the industrial applications of seaweeds. Vast research into the cultivation of seaweeds is currently being undertaken but there is a lack of methodological strategies in place to develop novel drugs from these sources. This book aims to rectify this situation, providing an important review of recent advances and potential new applications for macroalgae. Focusing on the chemical and structural nature of seaweeds the book brings the potentially valuable bioactive nature to the fore. Novel compounds isolated from seaweeds are reviewed to provide an invaluable reference for anyone working in the field.

The New Beachcomber’s Guide to the Pacific Northwest
The New Beachcomber’s Guide to the Pacific Northwest

Author: J. Duane Sept

Publisher: Harbour Publishing

Published: 2024-05-18

Total Pages: 780

ISBN-13: 1990776744

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A new edition of the bestselling beachcomber’s companion, updated with additional species, new information and photographs of West Coast seashore life, sure to enhance any trip to the beach! The Pacific Northwest coast is home to one of the most diverse displays of intertidal marine life in the world, including sponges, clams, snails, crabs, sea stars, sea anemones, jellies, fishes, seaweeds and more. The New Beachcomber’s Guide to the Pacific Northwest is a portable and easy-to-use reference for searching out and identifying the hundreds of species of seashore life found on the beaches of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Northern California and Southeast Alaska. Covering the Pacific Northwest’s most common shoreline-dwelling flora and fauna, the guide gives in each entry a detailed description of appearance and habitat accompanied by colour photos for easy identification of any creature you might encounter as you explore your local beach. Additional details about each species are included. Simple but essential information on tides and the various habitats within the intertidal zones is also provided to assist beachcombers in exploring safely without harming the creatures they are watching. Thoroughly revised and packed with handy and accessible information, this guide belongs in the beach bag or backpack of any avid naturalist, amateur beachcomber or adventurous family.

The Dynamical Processes of Biodiversity
The Dynamical Processes of Biodiversity

Author: Oscar Grillo

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2011-12-02

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 9533077727

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Driven by the increasing necessity to define the biological diversity frame of widespread, endemic and threatened species, as well as by the stimulating chance to describe new species, the study of the evolutive and spatial dynamics is in constant execution. Systematic overviews, biogeographic and phylogenic backgrounds, species composition and distribution in restricted areas are focal topics of the 15 interesting independent chapters collected in this book, chosen to offer to the reader an overall view of the present condition in which our planet is.

Fourteenth International Seaweed Symposium
Fourteenth International Seaweed Symposium

Author: A.R.O. Chapman

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 724

ISBN-13: 9401119988

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Industrial seaweed use started in Brittany in the XVII century. Today, 700 species have been identified along 1000 km of shoreline, producing 10 million tons of biomass. In the Fourteenth International Seaweed Sumposium the latest developments in the area are discussed. The blending of molecular biology with traditional taxonomy is improving our understanding of phylogeny and species relationships among many of the important algae. A new generation of biologically-based management models is gradually incorporating field testing, concepts from ecological theory and principles from population biology. Prediction is being improved, and an appropriate balance is being struck between commercial exploitation and the preservation of wild seaweed resources. Cell and tissue culture of seaweeds is entering the mass-production phase. Field farming is now entering the large-scale production area. New, biologically active compounds are being described, obtained from algae, and new tools for the characterisation of phytocolloids are described. Microalgal blooms and toxins are also experiencing a flourish of new results.

Oceanography and Marine Biology
Oceanography and Marine Biology

Author: R. N. Gibson

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2007-06-20

Total Pages: 566

ISBN-13: 142005094X

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Reflecting the increasing interest in the field and its relevance in global environmental issues, Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review provides authoritative reviews that summarize results of recent research in basic areas of marine research, exploring topics of special and topical importance while adding to new areas as they arise. This volume, part of a series that regards the all marine sciences as a complete unit, features contributions from experts involved in biological, chemical, geological, and physical aspects of marine science. Including a full color insert and an extensive reference list, the text is an essential reference for researchers and students in all fields of marine science.