Reefs at Risk in Southeast Asia
Reefs at Risk in Southeast Asia

Author: Lauretta Marie Burke

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 76

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Southeast Asia possesses the mots biologically diverse coral reefs on the planet; and they are severely threatened by human activities. This is a detailed evalution of the threats from over-fishing, pollution, development and more, and makes several recommendations for improved management.

Reefs at Risk
Reefs at Risk

Author: Dirk Bryant

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13:

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A global assessment of coral reefs at risk from overfishing, coastal development and other human activity. The study finds that nearly 60 per cent of the earth's reefs are threatened by human activity - ranging from coastal development and overfishing to inland and marine pollution - leaving much of the world's marine biodiversity at risk. In addition, the report concludes that while reefs provide billions of people and hundreds of countries with food, tourism revenue, coastal protection and new medications for increasingly drug-resistant diseases, they are among the least monitored and protected natural habitats in the world.

Reefs at Risk in the Caribbean
Reefs at Risk in the Caribbean

Author: Lauretta Marie Burke

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13:

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Many coastal communities in Latin America and the Caribbean depend on the resources provided by reefs for their livelihoods. The Reefs at Risk in the Caribbean project is a response to an information need. The primary goal is to raise awareness and improve management by improving the knowledge base on the status of and threats to coral reefs.

Coral Reefs of the Red Sea
Coral Reefs of the Red Sea

Author: Christian R. Voolstra

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-05-07

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 3030058026

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This volume is a complete review and reference work for scientists, engineers, and students concerned with coral reefs in the Red Sea. It provides an up-to-date review on the geology, ecology, and physiology of coral reef ecosystems in the Red Sea, including data from most recent molecular studies. The Red Sea harbours a set of unique ecological characteristics, such as high temperature, high alkalinity, and high salinity, in a quasi-isolated environment. This makes it a perfect laboratory to study and understand adaptation in regard to the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems. This book can be used as a general reference, guide, or textbook.