World Atlas of Coral Reefs

World Atlas of Coral Reefs

Author: Mark Spalding

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 9780520232556

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An up-to-date, detailed, and fully-illustrated account of the biodiversity and status of coral reefs.


World Atlas of Seagrasses

World Atlas of Seagrasses

Author: Frederick T. Short

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9780520240476

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Seagrasses are a vital and widespread but often overlooked coastal marine habitat. This volume provides a global survey of their distribution and conservation status.


World Atlas of Marine Fishes

World Atlas of Marine Fishes

Author: Rudie Herman Kuiter

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 764

ISBN-13:

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With more than 6000 photographs of marine fishes this book sets a new benchmark for their identification. It provides the greatest possible coverage and is aimed primarily to assist people interested in marine fishes and their scientific names or classification. Presented here are the fishes one is likely to see when diving or snorkeling in the sea, as well as those that are traded in the aquarium industry. This World Atlas includes both tropical and temperate fishes. Depending on the size and popularity of the groups or families, introductions to these provide general information, distribution and habitat, number of species, interesting facts on behavior and aquarium suitability. In the case of very large families like wrasses, damsels or gobies, separate introductions may be dedicated to each distinctive group or subfamily. The greatest possible number of photographs is used on a page, but in sizes that clearly identify the fish. Variable species may be illustrated with more than one picture. In all, included are some 4,200 species. This is an invaluable reference book for the great variety of marine fishes found in the world's seas. As such it addresses all fish enthusiasts - divers, snorkelers, fish watchers, fisherman, reef surveyors, aquarists, ichthyologists and bio-geographers.


World Atlas of Biodiversity

World Atlas of Biodiversity

Author: Brian Groombridge

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 9780520236684

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Global biological diversity, ecosystem diversity.


Atlas of Ocean Wealth

Atlas of Ocean Wealth

Author: Mark Spalding

Publisher:

Published: 2016-06-07

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780997706901

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The Atlas of Ocean Wealth is the largest collection to date of information about the economic, social and cultural values of coastal and marine habitats from all over the world. It is a synthesis of innovative science, led by The Nature Conservancy (TNC), with many partners around the world. Through these efforts, we've gathered vast new datasets from both traditional and less likely sources.


Atlas of Ocean Adventures

Atlas of Ocean Adventures

Author: Emily Hawkins

Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 91

ISBN-13: 0711245304

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From the team behind the best-selling Atlas of Adventures comes the deepest adventure yet - a trip through the oceans of the world to discover creatures of the deep and see the unique environments in which they live.


World Atlas of Mangroves

World Atlas of Mangroves

Author: Mark Spalding

Publisher: Earthscan

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1849776601

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"This atlas provides the first truly global assessment of the state of the world's mangroves. Written by the leading expert on mangroves with support from the top international researchers and conservation organizations, this full color atlas contains 60 full-page maps, hundreds of photographs and illustrations and a comprehensive country-by-country assessment of mangroves. Included are the first detailed estimates of changes in mangrove forestcover worldwide and at regional and national levels, an assessment of these changes and a country-by-country examination of biodiversity protection. The book also presents a wealth of global statistics on biodiversity, habitat area, loss and economic value which provide a unique record of mangroves against which future threats and changes can be evaluated. Case-studies, written by regional experts, provide insights into regional mangrove issues, including primary and potential productivity, biodiversity, and information on present and traditional uses and values and sustainable management."--Pub. desc.