Biomass Yields And Geography Of Large Marine Ecosystems

Science & Math

Sherman, Kenneth

Biological Sciences

Routledge

<p>In this volume marine experts from countries of East Africa and southern Asia describe the conditions of marine resources of the large marine ecosystems of the Indian Ocean. Countries of the region represent over a quarter of the world's population, most of whom are existing at or below the poverty level. The potentials for economic growth through the development of coastal tourism, mariculture, fisheries, mineral extraction, and oil and gas production are examined by the authors in relation to the need for ensuring the long-term sustainability of marine resources. Case studies of resource assessments presented by several authors illustrate the magnitude of risk from continuing degradation of resources under the prevailing unmanaged conditions extending over much of coastal areas of East Africa and southern Asia. The authors explore the application of multidisciplinary ecosystem-based assessment and management strategies to the future economic development of the large marine ecosystems of the region. With the initiation of science-based management practcies, the ecosystems of the area can provide an important source of economic growth, improved food security, and nutritional benefits to the populations of stakeholders in coastal areas bordering the Indian Ocean</p>

Large Marine Ecosystems of the Indian Ocean: Assessment, Sustainability and Management

Wiley/Blackwell

Data communications: A users guide

Reston, Pub. Co

Large Marine Ecosystems: Patterns, Processes and Yields

Alexander, Lewis M.

Gold, Barry D.

Blackwell Science Ltd.

The future is uncertain for the world's large marine ecosystems. These relatively narrow ocean zones, which produce nearly 95% of useable marine biomass, are becoming increasingly stressed both by natural and anthropogenic changes. The potential for consequent negative effects on global ecologies and economies has aroused major international concern. This new volume is a state-of-the-art update on large marine ecosystems, representing a multidisciplinary effort to develop a more holistic approach to the research, monitoring and mangaement of marine resources.

Large Marine Ecosystems: Stress, Mitigation and Sustainability (Aaas Publication, 92-39s)

Alexander, D. G.

Sculpting Traditional Bowls

Literature & Fiction

Poetry

Oberon Pr

Words for Elephant Man

Mosaic Pr

<p>In the months following 9/11, while images of the collapsing towers haunted the media, Kenneth Sherman began a course of reading, seeking out authors who believed that literature could address the most extreme circumstances. Sherman contemplates Holocaust survivor Primo Levi, writing under crushing depression; Anne Frank, retaining sanity by diary writing; authors who, though critically ill, persisted in their quest for the right word. The `furies' in Sherman's title belong to history and what they bring is not only destruction, but the opportunity to transform ourselves.</p>

What the Furies Bring

Essays & Correspondence

Porcupine's Quill

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