Coral Reefs of the Indian Ocean: Their Ecology and Conservation

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Tim R. McClanahan (Coordinator, Coral Reef Conservation Project, Coordinator, Coral Reef Conservation Project, Wildlife Conservation Society) Charles R. C. Sheppard (Principal Research Fellow, Department of Biological Sciences, Principal Research Fellow, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Warwick)

Coral Reefs of the Indian Ocean

Their Ecology and Conservation

Tim R. McClanahan (Coordinator, Coral Reef Conservation Project, Coordinator, Coral Reef Conservation Project, Wildlife Conservation Society), Charles R. C. Sheppard (Principal Research Fellow, Department of Biological Sciences, Principal Research Fellow, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Warwick), David O. Obura (Research Fellow, Coral Reef Conservation Project, Research Fellow, Coral Reef Conservation Project, Wildlife Conservation Society) , David O. Obura (Research Fellow, Coral Reef Conservation Project, Wildlife Conservation Society)

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Oxford University Press Inc
01 September 2000

Ecological science, the Biosphere; Freshwater biology, limnology; Marine biology; Animal ecology; Environmental science, engineering & technology

Coral reefs are among Earth's most diverse, productive, and beautiful ecosystems, but until recently, their ecology and the means to manage them have been poorly understood and documented. In response to the inadequate information base for coral reefs, this book reviews the ecological and conservation status of coral reefs of the Western Indian Ocean, bringing together presentations of the region's leading scientists and managers working on coral reefs.

Coral Reefs of the Indian Ocean: Their Ecology and Conservation starts with a general overview of the biogeography of the region and a historical account of attempts to conserve this ecosystem. It goes on to describe the state of the reefs in each of the countries with coral reefs, and it concludes with a series of management case studies.

The book also summarizes most of the existing ecological information on reefs in this region and efforts at management, making it useful for students, teachers, and investigators interested in tropical or marine ecology, conservation biology and management, and environmental sciences.

Edited by: Tim R. McClanahan (Coordinator Coral Reef Conservation Project Coordinator Coral Reef Conservation Project Wildlife Conservation Society), Charles R. C. Sheppard (Principal Research Fellow, Department of Biological Sciences, Principal Research Fellow, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Warwick), David O. Obura (Research Fellow, Coral Reef Conservation Project, Research Fellow, Coral Reef Conservation Project, Wildlife Conservation Society), David O. Obura (Research Fellow, Coral Reef Conservation Project, Wildlife Conservation Society)
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 155mm, Width: 234mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 885g
ISBN: 9780195125962
ISBN 10: 0195125967
Pages: 552
Publication Date: 01 September 2000
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Coral Reefs of the Indian Ocean: Their Ecology and Conservation

... a pragmatic, hands-on, on-the-ground style ... this is a book for those who are 'out there' getting on with it, rather than for those who are looking for major syntheses, scientific trends and historical breakthroughs in reef science. * Geological Journal * It wil appeal to a broad range of researchers in ecology and will be an essential resource for anyone studying reefs. * Trends in Ecology and Evolution *