TY - BOOK ID - 213210 TI - Geological approaches to coral reef ecology PY - 2007 SN - 1280804637 9786610804634 0387335374 0387335382 1441922113 PB - New York : Springer, DB - UniCat KW - Coral reef ecology. KW - Environmental geology. KW - Geoecology KW - Environmental protection KW - Physical geology KW - Coral reefs and islands KW - Reef ecology KW - Ecology KW - Aquatic biology. KW - Nature Conservation. KW - Animal ecology. KW - Ecology. KW - Freshwater & Marine Ecology. KW - Biogeosciences. KW - Animal Ecology. KW - Geoecology/Natural Processes. KW - Balance of nature KW - Biology KW - Bionomics KW - Ecological processes KW - Ecological science KW - Ecological sciences KW - Environment KW - Environmental biology KW - Oecology KW - Environmental sciences KW - Population biology KW - Animals KW - Zoology KW - Conservation of nature KW - Nature KW - Nature protection KW - Protection of nature KW - Conservation of natural resources KW - Applied ecology KW - Conservation biology KW - Endangered ecosystems KW - Natural areas KW - Hydrobiology KW - Water biology KW - Aquatic sciences KW - Conservation KW - Aquatic ecology . KW - Geobiology. KW - Nature conservation. KW - Geoecology. KW - Earth sciences KW - Biosphere KW - Aquatic biology UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:213210 AB - Coral reefs around the world are sustaining massive damage at an alarming rate. Geological Approaches to Coral Reef Ecology provides a uniquely historical perspective on the destruction—through both natural and human processes—of coral reef ecosystems. Chapters applying the principles of geophysics, paleontology, geochemistry, and physical and chemical oceanography supply novel insights into the workings of coral reefs, complementing real-time ecological studies and providing critical information for crafting realistic environmental policy. By reconstructing the ecological history of coral reefs, the authors are able to evaluate whether or not recent, dramatic changes to reef ecosystems are novel events or part of a long-term trend or cycle. The contributions examine the interacting causes of change, which include hurricane damage, regional outbreaks of coral-consuming predators, disease epidemics, sea-level rise, nutrient loading, global warming and acidification of the oceans. Crucial predictions about the future of coral reefs lead to practical strategies for the successful restoration and management of reef ecosystems. Geological Approaches to Coral Reef Ecology will be of particular interest to students and professionals in ecology and marine biology, including environmental managers. About the Editor: Richard B. Aronson is Senior Marine Scientist at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Dauphin Island, Alabama and Professor of Marine Sciences at the University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA. ER -