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Arrecifes Coralinos del Sur Del Golfo de Mexico
. Ed(S): Tunnell, John W., Jr.; Chavez, Ernesto A.; Withers, Kim
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Description for Arrecifes Coralinos del Sur Del Golfo de Mexico
Editor(s): Tunnell, John W., Jr.; Chavez, Ernesto A.; Withers, Kim. Series: Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies Series. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: RGB; RNKH1; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1451.
Coral reefs declined worldwide during the 1980s and 1990s, making them perhaps the most endangered marine ecosystem on Earth. This realization spurred John W. Tunnell Jr. and others to write a comprehensive book that would raise awareness of coral reefs and their plight. Tunnell and coeditors Ernesto A. Chávez and Kim Withers present an integrated and broad-ranging synthesis, while Mexican and U.S. experts assess the current state of these fragile systems and offer a framework for their restoration. Beginning with a history of the research done in this region, Coral Reefs of the Southern Gulf of Mexico covers the geography, ... Read more
Coral reefs declined worldwide during the 1980s and 1990s, making them perhaps the most endangered marine ecosystem on Earth. This realization spurred John W. Tunnell Jr. and others to write a comprehensive book that would raise awareness of coral reefs and their plight. Tunnell and coeditors Ernesto A. Chávez and Kim Withers present an integrated and broad-ranging synthesis, while Mexican and U.S. experts assess the current state of these fragile systems and offer a framework for their restoration. Beginning with a history of the research done in this region, Coral Reefs of the Southern Gulf of Mexico covers the geography, ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Texas A & M University Press United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
Series
Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies Series
Number of Pages
216
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
College Station, United States
ISBN
9781603447812
SKU
V9781603447812
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About . Ed(S): Tunnell, John W., Jr.; Chavez, Ernesto A.; Withers, Kim
JOHN W. TUNNELL JR. is associate director and Harte Research Scientist at the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies in Corpus Christi, where he is also director of the Center for Coastal Studies and professor of biology at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. ERNESTO A. CHáVEZ is a scientist and professor at the Interdisciplinary Center for Marine Science, National ... Read more
Reviews for Arrecifes Coralinos del Sur Del Golfo de Mexico
“Coral Reefs of the Southern Gulf of Mexico features a broad selection of underwater color photography and a set of maps, figures and tables that help illustrate southern reef science, providing a comprehensive gateway to understanding a complex environment. . . Perhaps more compelling, the text explains in straightforward terms why reef conservation and management should be of primary concern.” ... Read more