• Introduction
• Biology and Ecology of Edible Marine Gastropod Molluscs
• Profile of Edible Marine Gastropod Molluscs
• Nutritional Values of Edible Marine Gastropod Molluscs
• Pharmaceutical Values of Edible Marine Gastropod Molluscs
• Industrial Uses of Edible Marine Gastropod Molluscs
• Aquaculture of Edible Marine Gastropod Molluscs
• Diseases and Parasites of Edible Marine Gastropod Molluscs.
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This comprehensive volume focuses exclusively on sea snails (or gastropods), which are popular food items and occupy an important role in the commercial shell craft industry. Familiar examples include conchs (highly sought after due to their mild flavor) and escargot, abalone, and periwinkle snails. This book covers the profile (habitat, distribution, morphology, food and feeding, reproduction, conservation status, etc.) of about 180 species of commercial edible marine gastropod molluscs as well as their nutritional values, commercial importance, and pharmaceutical value. Also included is information on their prevalent diseases and parasites. The informative descriptions are presented in an easy-to-read style with neat illustrations.
(source: Nielsen Book Data) 9781771886383 20181015

• 1. Ocean Literacy in the 21st Century.-
• 2. An Exemplar Model for Expanding Development Reach.- Part I Research.-
• 3. !Youth & the Ocean! (!YO!): Partnering High School and Graduate Students for Youth-Driven Research Experiences.-
• 4. Leveraging Parent Chaperones to Support Youths' Learning During an Out-of-School Field Trip to a Marine Science Field Station.-
• 5. Systematic and Longitudinal Research to Support and Improve the National Ocean Sciences Bowl: Finding from Seventeen Years of Study.-
• 6. Leveraging Ocean Identity in Education to Impact Students' Conservation Practices.-
• 7. Evaluating Differences in Outcomes and Participant Perspectives in Marine Science Professional Development Conducted by Informal Educators Compared to Specialized University Faculty.-
• 8. Implementing Ocean Literacy through the Bond of Informal and Formal Education.-
• 9. Evaluating Ocean Learning - The Principles and Practicalities of Evaluating Formal Education Audiences in an Informal Education Environment.-
• 10. Effective Practices for Fostering Empathy towards Marine Life.- Part II Practitioner.-
• 11. Creating Marine Outreach Programmes that Work - The Marine Institute Explorers Education Programme (TM).-
• 12. Marine Education through Cooperation: A Case Study of Opportunity in a Remote School in Taiwan.-
• 13. Educating with Data.-
• 14. Using International School Partnerships to Promote Ocean Literacy.-
• 15. Out of the Tower and into the Classroom: Marine Science Graduate Students as K-12 Classroom Contributors.-
• 16. The VIRTUE Project and the Biofilms and Biodiversity Project: An International Collaboration in Marine Science Education.-
• 17. Integrating Ocean Literacy in UK Curriculum-Led Field Courses.-
• 18. Building Capacity for Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences.-
• 19. Going with/against the Flow: The Challenges of an Authentic Marine Science Education.-
• 20. Bring the Ocean to the Classroom - Introducing Experimental Studies to Teachers with Fair or no Science Knowledge.-
• 21. Closer to Blue.-
• 22. The Two Bays Project: A Model for Providing Multidisciplinary Approaches to Monitoring, Education, Engagement and Partnership Building.-
• 23. Citizen Science to Engage and Empower Youth in Marine Science.-
• 24. Empowering Young Ocean Conservationists.
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This edited volume is the premier book dedicated exclusively to marine science education and improving ocean literacy, aiming to showcase exemplary practices in marine science education and educational research in this field on a global scale. It informs, inspires, and provides an intellectual forum for practitioners and researchers in this particular context. Subject areas include sections on marine science education in formal, informal and community settings. This book will be useful to marine science education practitioners (e.g. formal and informal educators) and researchers (both education and science).
(source: Nielsen Book Data) 9783319907772 20180828

• What rises with the tide?
• Coral outbreaks : a global threat to marine biodiversity
• Abalone outbreaks: a steady path to extinction?
• Salmon outbreaks: food from the ocean imperiled
• Starfish outbreaks: an ecological domino effect
• Nature's services to the rescue.

"There is a growing crisis in our oceans as rates of infectious disease outbreaks are on the rise. Marine epidemics have the potential to cause a mass die-off of wildlife from the bottom to the top of the food chain, impacting the health of ocean ecosystems as well as lives on land. Ocean outbreaks are a sentinel of an impending global environmental disaster, fueled by sewage dumping, unregulated aquaculture, and drifting plastic in a warming ocean. Ocean Outbreak follows renowned scientist Drew Harvell and her colleagues as they investigate how four iconic marine animals--corals, abalone, salmon, and starfish--have been devastated by disease. Based on over twenty years of research, this firsthand account of the sometimes creeping, sometimes exploding impact of disease outbreaks on our ocean's biodiversity ends with a hopeful message. Through policy changes and the implementation of innovative solutions from nature, we can reduce major outbreaks, save some ocean ecosystems, and protect our fragile environment"--Provided by publisher.

Charlotte Runcie has always felt pulled to the sea, lured by its soothing, calming qualities but also enlivened and inspired by its salty wildness. When she loses her beloved grandmother, and becomes pregnant with her first child, she feels its pull even more intensely. In Salt On Your Tongue Charlotte explores what the sea means to us, and particularly what it has meant to women through the ages. This book is a walk on the beach with Turner, with Shakespeare, with the Romantic Poets and shanty-singers. It's an ode to our oceans - to the sailors who brave their treacherous waters, to the women who lost their loved ones to the waves, to the creatures that dwell in their depths, to beach combers, swimmers, seabirds and mermaids. In mesmerising prose, Charlotte Runcie shows how the sea has inspired, fascinated and terrified us, and how she herself fell in love with the deep blue. Navigating through ancient Greek myths, poetry, shipwrecks and Scottish folktales, Salt On Your Tongue is about how the wild untameable waves can help us understand what it means to be human.
(source: Nielsen Book Data) 9781786891204 20190318

"The world’s fisheries are in crisis. Their catches are declining, and the stocks of key species, such as cod and bluefin tuna, are but a small fraction of their previous abundance, while others have been overfished almost to extinction. The oceans are depleted and the commercial fishing industry increasingly depends on subsidies to remain afloat. In these essays, award-winning biologist Dr. Daniel Pauly offers a thought-provoking look at the state of today’s global fisheries—and a radical way to turn it around. Starting with the rapid expansion that followed World War II, he traces the arc of the fishing industry’s ensuing demise, offering insights into how and why it has failed. With clear, convincing prose, he draws on decades of research to provide an up-to-date assessment of ocean health and an analysis of the issues that have contributed to the current crisis, including globalization, massive underreporting of catch, and the phenomenon of “shifting baselines, ” in which, over time, important knowledge is lost about the state of the natural world."-- Provided by publisher.

"Six years ago he was a surface-dweller, raised as the son of a lighthouse keeper. Then tragedy struck. Destiny was revealed. And young Arthur Curry claimed his birthright: The Throne of Atlantis. But his reign was brief. When darkness threatened the surface world, he rose to meet it. As Aquaman, he joined the team of heroes called the Justice League, leaving the rule of his kingdom behind. But even underwater, the past will not stay buried. A sinister force is pushing Aquaman's two worlds to the brink of war, with the fate of the planet in the balance. If Arthur does not reclaim his throne, the throne may well claim his life."-- Provided by publisher.

• Volume
• 1. Biology, ecology and natural history
• 1. Introducing Bryozoans / Patricia L. Cook, Dennis P. Gordon, Peter J. Hayward, Philip E. Bock and Yvonne Bone
• 2. History of discovery in Australian waters / Philip E. Bock, Patricia L. Cook and Dennis P. Gordon
• 3. General morphology and terminology / Philip E. Bock, Patricia L. Cook and Dennis P. Gordon
• 4. Modern and Cenozoic bryozoan colony classification schemes / Yvonne Bone
• 5. Bryozoans on seamounts / Dennis P. Gordon
• 6. Bryozoans and biosecurity / Dennis P. Gordon
• 7. Bryozoans and biotechnology / Michèle Prinsep
• 8. Bryozoans and ocean acidification / Abigail M. Smith
• 9. Bryozoans in the marine benthos / Robyn L Cumming, Dennis P Gordon and Karen Gowlett-Holmes
• 10. Fossil Bryozoans of Australia. Section A. Palaeozoic era / Catherine M Reid
• Section B. Fossil Record for Bryozoa Australia. Mesozoic-Cenozoic eras / Rolf Schmidt
• Volume
• 2. Taxonomy of Australian families
• 1. Class Stenolaemata, Order Cyclostomata / Philip E. Bock, Paul D. Taylor, Peter J. Hayward and Dennis P. Gordon
• 2. Class Gymnolaemata, Order Ctenostomata / Patricia L. Cook, Philip E. Bock and Dennis P. Gordon
• 3. Class Gymnolaemata, Order Cheilostomata / Patricia L. Cook, Philip E. Bock, Peter J. Hayward and Dennis P. Gordon
• 4. Class Phylactolaemata / Timothy S. Wood.

Bryozoans are aquatic animals that form colonies of connected individuals. They take a variety of forms: some are bushy and moss-like, some are flat and encrusting and others resemble lace. Bryozoans are mostly marine, with species found in all oceans from sublittoral to abyssal depths, but freshwater species also exist. Some bryozoans are of concern as marine-fouling organisms and invasive species, while others show promise as sources of anticancer, antiviral and antifouling substances. Written by experts in the field, Australian Bryozoa Volume 1: Biology, Ecology and Natural History is the first of two volumes describing Australia's 1200 known species of bryozoans, the richest diversity of bryozoans of any country in the world. It contains chapters on the discovery of bryozoans, their morphology, classification and fossil history, their roles in biosecurity and marine benthic environments, and potential uses in biotechnology and ocean acidification. It provides an authoritative reference for biology students, academics and others interested in marine biology. Features The first of two volumes (published concurrently) describing Australia's 1200 known species of bryozoans. Comprehensively covers the history, biology, morphology, ecology, life history and economic impacts of bryozoans. Illustrated with colour photographs, diagrams and scanning electron microscope (SEM) images.
(source: Nielsen Book Data) 9781486306794 20181022
Bryozoans are aquatic animals that form colonies of connected individuals. They take a variety of forms: some are bushy and moss-like, some are flat and encrusting and others resemble lace. Bryozoans are mostly marine, with species found in all oceans from sublittoral to abyssal depths, but freshwater species also exist. Some bryozoans are of concern as marine-fouling organisms and invasive species, while others show promise as sources of anticancer, antiviral and antifouling substances. Written by experts in the field, Australian Bryozoa Volume 2: Taxonomy of Australian Families is the second of two volumes describing Australia's 1200 known species of bryozoans, the richest diversity of bryozoans of any country in the world. It contains detailed taxonomic data and illustrated family-level treatments, which can be used to identify specimens. It provides an authoritative reference for biology students, academics and others interested in marine biology. Features The second of two volumes (published concurrently) describing Australia's 1200 known species of bryozoans. Contains detailed taxonomic data and illustrated family-level treatments, which can be used to identify specimens. Illustrated throughout with scanning electron microscope (SEM) images showing intricate details of bryozoan biology and morphology.
(source: Nielsen Book Data) 9781486306824 20181022

• 1. Introduction.-
• 2. Crustaceans in the history of the Baltic Sea.-
• 3. Baltic Sea - the life environment.- 3.1. Salinity.- 3.2. Temperature.- 3.3. Stagnation.- 3.4. Oxygenation.- 3.5. Bottom sediments.- 3.6. Human activity impact.-
• 4. Szczecin Lagoon and Pomeranian Bay.-
• 5. Gulf of Gdanks and Vistula Lagoon.-
• 6. Gulf of Riga.-
• 7. Gulf of Finland.-
• 8. Gulf of Bothnia.-
• 9. General characteristics of Malacostraca.-
• 10. Table of species.-
• 11. Non native species.-
• 12. Function and importance of crustaceans.-
• 13. Literature.-
• 14. Glossary.
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This book presents all Malacostracan cructaceans occurring in the Baltic Sea in water salinity from 2 to 15 psu. The Baltic sea is very special due to its low salinity and characteristic fauna. For each of the 58 species the systematic position, the origin and distribution in European waters are given, and the environmental preferences, the role in the food web and human economy described. The book describes the history of the Baltic sea and the occurrence of crustaceans in its history against the terms of hydrological conditions, explaining why in the Baltic sea only part of all marine crustaceans occur. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and beautiful pictures of animals specifically prepared for this book.
(source: Nielsen Book Data) 9783319563534 20171211

• Introduction Biology and Ecology of Portunid Crabs Profile of Portunid Crabs (Family: Portunidae) Aquaculture of Portunid Crabs Nutritional Values of Portunid Crabs Biomedical, Food and Industrial Applications of Portunid Crab Wastes Diseases and Parasites of Portunid Crabs.
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This volume provides an abundance of valuable first-hand information about the diversity, biology, ecology culture of the portunid crabs of the word seas. Marine crabs play an important role directly or indirectly in the livelihood of millions of people around the world. They have been reported to make up about 20% of all marine crustaceans caught, farmed, and consumed worldwide. Among these marine crabs, portunid crabs (or swimming crabs of the family Portunidae) assume greater significance in the marine industry, owing to their delicate meat with nutritional qualities. Although several species of portunid crabs are edible and commercially important, only a few species have been widely cultivated. This is largely due to the lack of information on the biology of portunid crabs. Keeping this in view, this volume presents the biology and aquaculture of marine portunid crabs. This volume will be of great use for researchers and students of disciplines such as fisheries science, marine biology, aquatic biology and fisheries, and zoology, and will also serve as a standard reference for college, university, and research libraries around the world.
(source: Nielsen Book Data) 9781771885904 20180312

• Introduction
• Biology and Ecology of Edible Marine Bivalve Molluscs
• Profile of Edible Marine Bivalve Molluscs
• Aquaculture Values of Edible Marine Bivalve Molluscs
• Nutritional Values of Edible Marine Bivalve Molluscs
• Pharmaceutical Values of Edible Marine Bivalve Molluscs
• Potential Diseases and Parasites in Edible Marine Bivalve Molluscs.
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This comprehensive volume provides a plethora of first-hand information on the diversity, biology, and ecology of edible marine bivalve molluscs. It covers the biology of edible marine bivalves; profiles about 180 species, providing information on their habitat, distribution, morphology, food and feeding, reproduction, conservation status, etc.; discusses their nutritional values; examines their pharmaceutical value; and looks at their diseases and parasites. This abundance of knowledge is presented in an easy-to-read style with informative illustrations. Marine bivalve molluscs play important roles in the marine ecosystems by filtering water and serving as habitat and prey for a variety of sea life. This diverse group of species, estimated at around 9,200, inhabits virtually the entire world's oceans, from the balmy tropics to the sub-zero Arctic, and from deep oceans to sandy and rocky shorelines. Among the marine bivalves, a total of 180 species (including mussels, oysters, scallops, cockles, and clams) have long been a part of the diet of coastal human populations. Many species of marine bivalves are also commercially important for other purposes, such as pearls and shells for jewelry and decoration. The volume, part of the Biology and Ecology of Marine Life book series, will be of great use to students and researchers in fisheries science, marine biology, aquatic biology, and zoology.
(source: Nielsen Book Data) 9781771886260 20180917

• Biology and Ecology of Toxic Pufferfish Profile of Toxic Pufferfish Pufferfish Toxins Pufferfish Poisoning Pufferfish Aquariums Diseases and Parasites of Pufferfish and Their Management Nutritional Values of Pufferfish Pharmaceutical Values of Pufferfish Toxins.
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This is the first comprehensive book on the biology and ecology of pufferfish, also known as blowfish, swellfish, and globefish. Covering 197 species of pufferfish recorded so far from the marine, brackish, and freshwater ecosystems of the world, this important volume expounds on the toxins and associated poisonings of pufferfish. Importantly, the volume also explores the many uses of pufferfish, such as in aquariums, for their nutritional and culinary value, and for their emerging uses in the treatment of pain. Topics covered include: biology and ecology of pufferfishprofiles of the world's marine, brackish, and freshwater pufferfish speciescharacteristics of TTX (tetrodotoxin) and STX (saxitoxin) of pufferfishpufferfish poisoning and symptoms: treatment and managementaquarium uses of pufferfishnutritional and pharmaceutical values of pufferfishdiseases and parasites of pufferfish and their management.
(source: Nielsen Book Data) 9781771884396 20180213

• Introduction Biology and Ecology of Marine Stingrays Profile of Marine Stingrays Biology and Ecology of Freshwater Stingrays Profile of Freshwater Stingrays Stingray Injuries, Envenomation and Medical Management.
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This comprehensive book provides first-hand information on the diversity, biology, and ecology of venomous stingrays of freshwater, brackish, and marine ecosystems. Each year thousands of injuries to swimmers and surfers are reported, with 750 to 1,500 stingray injuries reported each year in the US alone. As more vacationers spend their leisure time exploring coasts and tropical reefs, often in isolated areas without immediate access to advanced health care, there will be greater potential for stingray injuries. A thorough understanding about the diversity of stingrays of marine and freshwater ecosystems and their injuries and envenomations would largely improve the public health community's ability to better manage and to prevent stingray injuries. This volume fills that gap. With over 200 photos and illustrations, this book shows the characteristics of venomous stingray families along with other profile information, such as common name, geographical distribution, diagnostic features, reproduction, predators, parasites, the International Union for Conservation of Nature's conservation status. Importantly, it includes valuable information on stingray injuries, envenomation, and medical management. This volume will be very informative for students of fisheries science, marine biology, aquatic biology, and environmental sciences, and will become a standard reference for marine professionals, health practitioners, and college and university libraries, and as a helpful on-board.
(source: Nielsen Book Data) 9781771885386 20180205

• Evolution. Evolution of the Parrotfishes: A Highly Modified Wrasse or Unique Family? Speciation and Biogeography of the Parrotfishes. Morphological Specialization of the Parrotfishes. Functional Diversity and Innovation Within the Skull of Parrotfishes. Biology. Nutritional Ecology of Parrotfishes. Age, Growth and Longevity of Parrotfishes. Reproduction of Parrotfishes. Vision and Color Patterns in Parrotfishes. Ecology. Linking Form to Function: the Unique Role of Parrotfishes on Coral Reefs. Functional Ecology of Parrotfishes: the Influence of Species, Size, and Temperature. Functional Variation Among Parrotfishes: Are They Complementary or Redundant? Bioerosion and Sediment Production. the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Parrotfishes as Coral Predators. Geographic Variation in the Composition and Function of Parrotfishes. Seasonal Dynamics of Algae and Parrotfish Grazing. the Role of Parrotfishes on Marginal Reef Systems. the Ecology of Parrotfishes on Low Coral Cover Reefs. Spatial Ecology of Parrotfishes. Fisheries and Conservation. Traditional Fisheries and the Conservation and Management of Parrotfishes. Marine Protected Areas, Trophic Cascades and Parrotfish Grazing on Caribbean Reefs. Marine Protected Areas, Trophic Cascades and Parrotfish Grazing on Indo-Pacific Reefs. Changes in Biodiversity and Functioning of Parrotfish Assemblages Following Disturbance. the Biology and Ecology of Parrotfishes: Emerging Topics and Future Directions.
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Parrotfish are found on almost every coral reef in the world. This ubiquity and uniqueness of their feeding action make them one of the most important groups of fishes within coral reef ecosystems. But why, exactly, are parrotfish so important to reefs? Can the evolution of a particular jaw morphology and feeding action really have had such a large impact on the health and functioning of the world's coral reefs? This book introduces the reader to this fascinating group of fishes (Labridae, Scarinae), from the morphological innovation of a jaw that has the power to bite through solid calcium carbonate, to the threats currently faced by parrotfish populations around the world. It contains new insights into their diet and food processing ability, and lifehistories, and concludes with an overview of emerging and future research directions.
(source: Nielsen Book Data) 9781482224016 20180416

• 1. Intro.-
• 2. Blue carbon.-
• 3. Mitigation strategies.-
• 4. Adaptation and coping.-
• 5. A critical question: Will blue carbon projects make a difference?.
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This work summarizes the science and management of a rapidly expanding topic in climate science, namely adaptation and mitigation. The term 'blue carbon' refers to the rates, pathways and volumes of greenhouse carbon sequestered in coastal estuarine and marine ecosystems such as salt marshes, mangroves and seagrass meadows. Blue carbon and its vital role in climate change mitigation are central to this book. Readers find summaries and analysis of both the basic scientific data and data from blue carbon field projects, and a practical guide on how to manage a successful blue carbon field project. There is a discussion on how to maximize the carbon sequestration and consideration of whether blue carbon projects make a difference. The work is not only of interest to scholars involved in climate science, but also those in the marine sciences, and those in ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry; geochemistry; estuarine and marine plant ecology.
(source: Nielsen Book Data) 9783319916972 20180820

This is the story of my grandfather, S.F.B. Morse, founder of Pebble Beach, California, my personal hero and an icon of the good life in his time. He was a classic big fish in a small pond, but a beautiful pond and he made that pond even more desirable. He dominated the Monterey Peninsula for fifty years and surprisingly, he was extremely well thought of by most everyone. His vision of land conservation was the basis for the creation of one of the most attractive pieces of real estate in the world.