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An eye-opening introduction to the complexity, wonder, and vital roles of coral reefs When mass coral bleaching and die-offs were first identified in the 1980s, and eventually linked to warming events, the scientific community was sure that such a dramatic and unambiguous signal would serve as a warning sign about the devastating effects of global warming. Instead, the resulting decades have witnessed yet more degradation. Reefs around the world have lost more than 50 percent of their living coral since the 1970s. In this book, distinguished marine ecologist Peter F. Sale imparts his passion for the unexpected beauty, complexity, and necessity of coral reefs. By placing reefs in the wider context of global climate change, Sale demonstrates how their decline is more than simply a one-off environmental tragedy, but rather an existential warning to humanity. He offers a reframing of the enormous challenge humanity faces as a noble venture to steer the planet into safe waters that might even retain some coral reefs.
Coral reef ecology. --- Coral reef conservation. --- Coral bleaching. --- Climatic changes.
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Coral reefs and islands --- Coral declines --- Coral reef conservation --- Coral reef management --- Floods --- Economic aspects
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Drawing on diverse perspectives, this collection of 12 essays and around 150 colour illustrations explores the history and mysteries of the "Coral Road" from the Mediterranean to Japan. From Italy, with its ancient traditions of deep-sea coral fishery, production and trade, the reader is transported to Tibet and India, where coral has long been revered as a Buddhist treasure and amulet. The focus then moves to Japan, with the book highlighting the vivid red coral "tree" of folklore and festivals and the lavish use of the exotic gemstone in the magnificent accessories and craftwork of the Edo Period (1603-1868), before tracing the history of Japanese coral fishery, trade and production in modern times. Inspired by an urgently perceived need to preserve the legacy of precious coral for future generations, this retrospective, yet forward-looking, book will appeal to a wide readership, from marine ecologists to economic, social, cultural and religious historians, as well as scholars of fashion and design.
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Coral reefs and islands --- Coral declines --- Coral reef conservation --- Coral reef management --- Floods --- Economic aspects --- Economic aspects
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Coral reefs and islands --- Corals --- Water quality management --- Coral reef ecology --- Coral reef conservation --- Climatic factors --- Health
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Coral reefs and islands --- Corals --- Water quality management --- Coral reef ecology --- Coral reef conservation --- Climatic factors --- Health
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Coral reef restoration --- Coral reef restoration --- Hazard mitigation --- Hazard mitigation --- Coastal zone management --- Coastal zone management
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Hurricane Irma, 2017. --- Hurricane Maria, 2017. --- Hurricanes --- Hurricanes --- Coral reef management --- Coral reef management --- Floods --- Floods
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Coral reef restoration --- Hazard mitigation --- Coastal zone management
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This book brings alive the richly diverse world of an underwater paradise, the second largest coral structure on the planet: the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Stretching 625 miles through the Caribbean Sea along the coasts of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras, this reef is the second largest coral structure on the planet. Imperiled Reef searches out the breathtaking intricacies of this endangered ecological treasure.
Coral reef ecology --- Mesoamerican Reef. --- Caribbean Sea. --- Caribbean Sea
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