Annotated Bibliography on Socio-economic and Ecological Impacts of Marine Protected Areas in Pacific Island Countries
Annotated Bibliography on Socio-economic and Ecological Impacts of Marine Protected Areas in Pacific Island Countries

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Publisher: WorldFish

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 9832346673

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The bibliography is to highlight impacts on fisheries and livelihoods attributed to coral reef marine protected areas in Pacific Island countries and territories. Included in this collection is literature that reports various forms of reef area management practiced in Pacific Island countries: reserves, sanctuaries, permanent or temporary closed areas, community and traditional managed areas.

Mangrove Ecosystems of Asia
Mangrove Ecosystems of Asia

Author: I. Faridah-Hanum

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-11-01

Total Pages: 477

ISBN-13: 1461485827

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The book provides an up-to-date account of mangrove forests from Asia, together with restoration techniques, and the management requirements of these ecosystems to ensure their sustainability and conservation. All aspects of mangroves and their conservation are critically re-examined. The book is divided into three sections presenting the distribution and status of mangrove ecosystems in Asia, the challenges they are facing, their issues and opportunities, and the management strategies for their conservation.

The Botany of Mangroves
The Botany of Mangroves

Author: P. B. Tomlinson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 9780521466752

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A concise, descriptive overview of mangrove plants, with emphasis on individual species.

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.