Coral Bleaching

Patterns, Processes, Causes and Consequences

Madeleine J. H. van Oppen, Janice M. Lough

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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
02 October 2008

Ecological science, the Biosphere; Marine biology; Coral reefs; Conservation of wildlife & habitats

Series: Ecological Studies

One of the most dire consequences of global climate change for coral reefs is the increased frequency and severity of mass coral bleaching events. This volume provides information on the causes and consequences of coral bleaching for coral reef ecosystems, from the level of individual colonies to ecosystems and at different spatial scales, as well as a detailed analysis of how it can be detected and quantified. Future scenarios based on modelling efforts and the potential mechanisms of acclimatisation and adaptation are reviewed. The much more severe coral bleaching events experienced on Caribbean coral reefs (compared with those of the Indo-Pacific) are discussed, as are the differences in bleaching susceptibility and recovery that have been observed on smaller geographic scales.

Edited by: Madeleine J. H. van Oppen, Janice M. Lough
Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Country of Publication: Germany
Edition: 2009 ed.
Volume: 205
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 530g
ISBN: 9783540697749
ISBN 10: 3540697748
Series: Ecological Studies
Pages: 178
Publication Date: 02 October 2008
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Replaced By: 9783319753928
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Coral Bleaching: Patterns, Processes, Causes and Consequences

From the reviews: ""The book Coral bleaching: patterns, processes, causes and consequences, edited by Madeleine van Oppen and Janice Lough of the Australian Institute of Marine Sciences, is … a timely contribution to the coral bleaching literature. … Overall, the book is a useful addition to the library of reef ecology researchers and students. It is a small, handy, and inexpensive volume which makes it accessible to a relatively large audience. The editors provide excellent introductory and concluding chapters that summarize the work well … ."" (Kenneth R. N. Anthony, Ecology, Vol. 90 (9), September, 2009)