A quirky, intimate, and eye-opening look into the ways of thinking like a fish-- A quirky, intimate, and eye-opening look into the ways of thinking like a fish.An extract from the much-loved modern classic on the subjec...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 10-Jun-2025, Hardback, Izdevniecība: Princeton University Press, ISBN-13: 9780691247335)
Because of global warming, scientists predict that the majority of the worlds coral reefs may be gone by the end of the century based on rapid declines in the past century. In fact, the amount of living coral on Caribbean reefs dropped by 80 in th...Lasīt vairāk
The array of colours found on the Scarini tribe (family: Labridae), commonly known as the Parrotfish, is truly astounding and is showcased to breathtaking effect in this book. Photographer and artist Michelle Brayshaw reveals the arr...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 24-Apr-2025, Hardback, Izdevniecība: William Collins, ISBN-13: 9780008584504)
A beach-goers pocket companion for lazy days on the shore, or for the armchair beachcomber recalling the feel of sand between their toes. Noticing and collecting shells is an irresistible and accessible activity for pretty much everyone who goes to...Lasīt vairāk
Microorganisms, the catalysts of all biogeochemical cycles on Earth, are the origin and essence of lifean invisible yet powerful force sustaining all living organisms. The health of both individual organisms and ecosystems critically depends on f...Lasīt vairāk
The Brazilian coral reefs form structures significantly different from the well-known reef models, as follows: they have a growth form of mushroom-shaped coral pinnacles called chapeirões;...Lasīt vairāk
The most comprehensive all-you-will-ever need-to-know guide for maintaining captive reef species promoting the reader from zero understanding to advanced aquarist. Features all aspects of domestic and commercial marine husbandry....Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 08-Oct-2024, Paperback / softback, Izdevniecība: University of Toronto Press, ISBN-13: 9781487560409)
A small river in a big city, the Don River is often overlooked when it comes to explaining Toronto’s growth. With Reclaiming the Don, Jennifer L. Bonnell unearths the missing story of the relationship between the river, the valley,...Lasīt vairāk
Alan J Powderham, Sancia van der Meij, Burt Jones and Maurine Shimlock
(Izdošanas datums: 17-Sep-2024, Hardback, Izdevniecība: Dived Up Publications, ISBN-13: 9781909455573)
The Coral Triangle, a kaleidoscope of marine life, boasts the greatest biodiversity on Earth. Yet, most focus on the giants of the deep. This book dives deeper, celebrating the small majority - the tiny but vital creatures that power this underwate...Lasīt vairāk
Coral Reefs and Associated Marine Fauna around the Arabian Peninsula is a unique text that contains studies on a diverse range of topics related to the biology of the Red Sea and Arabian (Persian) Gulf region. Containing invited and peer-reviewed ch...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 30-Jun-2024, Paperback / softback, Izdevniecība: Asian Development Bank, ISBN-13: 9789292705411)
Explores the benefits of Asia and the Pacifics coral reefs, outlines the myriad risks they face from climate change, pollution, and development, and considers how nature-positive investments can finance their protection and restoration. It shows how...Lasīt vairāk
Coral reefs, which are one of the most productive and biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, serve various important roles, such as providing shelter and spawning grounds to a wide range of marine animals. However, the global decline of hard corals in tropi...Lasīt vairāk
The health status and future of tropical coral reefs, as tourist destinations, are regularly subjected to media coverage. Many documentaries recognize the natural beauty and biological richness of the Australian Great Barrier Reef and French Polyn...Lasīt vairāk
This comprehensive volume gathers foremost experts on the coral reefs of Cuba who represent a spectrum of disciplines, including biology, conservation ecology, economics and geology. The volume is organized along general themes including the Cuban...Lasīt vairāk
The life story of the deep sea and its ancient creatures. Deep Water explains how this unique and largely unexplored habitat came into being, what lives there and why, how it has evolved and what the future will bring in this dark and mysterio...Lasīt vairāk
From the Great Barrier Reef off Queensland, Australia, to Mabul Island off Borneo, from East African coral reefs stretching from the Red Sea down to Madagascar to the Amazon Reef off Brazil, from the Mesoamerican Reef off Belize to Vancouver Island,...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 06-Jul-2023, Hardback, Izdevniecība: Little Tiger, ISBN-13: 9781838915315)
Ayla and her marine biologist mum live on a beautiful tropical island, surrounded by a coral reef. One morning, Ayla notices that many of the fish have disappeared, and the once vibrant corals have turned pale. Is it too late to save the reef?...Lasīt vairāk
Coral reefs, which are one of the most productive and biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, serve various important roles, such as providing shelter and spawning grounds to a wide range of marine animals. However, the global decline of hard corals in tropi...Lasīt vairāk
