Ecological Connectivity among Tropical Coastal Ecosystems

This authoritative book provides a first-time comprehensive review of the major ecological interactions across tropical marine ecosystems that result from the mutual exchange of nutrients, organic matter, fish, and crustaceans. A group of leading authors from around the world reviews the patterns and underlying mechanisms of important biogeochemical and biological linkages among tropical coastal ecosystems in 15 chapters. Included are chapters that review cutting-edge tools to study and quantify these linkages, the importance of such linkages for fisheries, and how tropical ecosystems should be conserved and managed for sustainable use by future generations. The book uses examples from all over the world and provides an up-to-date review of the latest published literature. This book is a 'must read' for professionals working on the conservation, management, and ecology of mangrove, seagrass and coral reef ecosystems. Online version available.

Author: Nagelkerken, I. (Ed)

Organizer: Springer

Location: Dordrecht (The Netherlands)

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Keywords: CORALS, MANGROVES, SEAGRASS, SUSTAINABILITY, ECOSYSTEM SERVICES, SEA LEVEL RISE, SEDIMENTATION, CYCLONES, TOOLS, CONSERVATION, FISHERIES, TROPICS

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Related Topics: Ecosystems

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