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Description:
Title:
In the front line : shoreline protection and other ecosystem services from mangroves and coral reefs / UNEP, WCMC, ICRAN, IUCN.
Imprint:
Cambridge, UK : UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre, 2006.
Physical Description:
33 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Series Statement:
UNEP-WCMC biodiversity series ; no. 24
Abstract:
Covers lessons learned in the wake of the Asian tsunami of 2004 and the hurricanes and cyclones of 2005 about the full value of ecosystem services of coastal habitats to humans, with a focus on coral reefs and mangroves. Includes coverage of benefits of cultural services, such as tourism and recreation. Marine protected areas are discussed as an essential management tool for maintaining mangroves and coral reefs on tropical coastlines of the future.
Formatted Contents Note:
Global status of reefs and mangroves -- Value of ecosystem services -- Regulating services: shoreline protection -- Other ecosystem services -- What happens when ecosystem services are lost? -- Natural recovery or rehabilitation and restoration? -- Mangroves and coral reefs on tropical coastlines of the future.
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Additional Physical Form Note:
Also available online via the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre home page (viewed Jan. 25, 2006). N.B. Online version requires use of Microsoft Internet Explorer browser.
Topical Term:
Coastal ecology.
Shore protection.
Shorelines Environmental aspects.
Coral reefs and islands Environmental aspects.
Mangrove swamps Environmental aspects.
Coral reef ecology.
Mangrove ecology.
Coastal zone management.
Marine parks and reserves Environmental aspects.
Corporate Name:
UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre.
International Coral Reef Action Network.
IUCN--The World Conservation Union.
Electronic Access:
Access Information:
| Library | Location | Call Number | Type | Copies |
| INTERNET | INTERNET | QH541.5.C65 I58 2006 (Online) | E-BOOK | 1
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