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Coral Reefs: an Ecosystem in Transition
. Ed(S): Dubinsky, Zvy; Stambler, Noga
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Description for Coral Reefs: an Ecosystem in Transition
paperback. This book covers a range of topics about the biology and ecology of coral reefs. It details recent developments in coral evolution and physiology and presents novel frontiers in coral reef research, from remote sensing to damaged coral reef remediation. Editor(s): Dubinsky, Zvy; Stambler, Noga. Num Pages: 561 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1359.
This book covers in one volume materials scattered in hundreds of research articles, in most cases focusing on specialized aspects of coral biology. In addition to the latest developments in coral evolution and physiology, it presents chapters devoted to novel frontiers in coral reef research. These include the molecular biology of corals and their symbiotic algae, remote sensing of reef systems, ecology of coral disease spread, effects of various scenarios of global climate change, ocean acidification effects of increasing CO2 levels on coral calcification, and damaged coral reef remediation. Beyond extensive coverage of the above aspects, key issues ... Read more
This book covers in one volume materials scattered in hundreds of research articles, in most cases focusing on specialized aspects of coral biology. In addition to the latest developments in coral evolution and physiology, it presents chapters devoted to novel frontiers in coral reef research. These include the molecular biology of corals and their symbiotic algae, remote sensing of reef systems, ecology of coral disease spread, effects of various scenarios of global climate change, ocean acidification effects of increasing CO2 levels on coral calcification, and damaged coral reef remediation. Beyond extensive coverage of the above aspects, key issues ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
561
Condition
New
Number of Pages
552
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400790148
SKU
V9789400790148
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
Reviews for Coral Reefs: an Ecosystem in Transition
From the reviews: “This book examines coral reefs from A to Z in five parts … 29 chapters, with most of the chapters appearing in the biology, ecosystem, and disturbance sections. Each chapter typically begins with a short abstract, followed by detailed contents. Most of the figures and photos are in color and correlate well with chapter contents. … ... Read more