Coral Reef Restoration Handbook
Coordonnateur : Precht William F.
"? this book is the first to describe, in detail, the art and science of coral reef restoration. It is to be hoped that the information that can be gleaned within the pages of this book will set a path towards continued preservation of this valuable underwater treasure to be used, appreciated, and experienced for future generations."
-- Senator Bob Graham (retired), Miami Lakes, Florida, from the Foreword
Most of what we know about the rehabilitation of coral reef systems stems from efforts to repair reefs injured by vessels that have run aground. To date, however, there is a paucity of published literature regarding the efficacy and/or failure of coral reef restoration techniques. While most of the literature that is available comes from meeting abstracts, workshops and technical memoranda, these papers and reports have forged a scientific framework that can help guide future efforts.
The Coral Reef Restoration Handbook is the first published volume devoted to the science of coral reef restoration. It offers a scientific, conceptual framework along with practical strategies for reef assessment and restoration. Contributors from a variety of disciplines discuss engineering, geological, biological, and socioeconomic factors to create a text that is designed to guide scientists and resource managers in the decision-making process from initial assessment of the injury through conceptual restoration design, implementation, and monitoring. An excellent selection of relevant case studies is utilized to illustrate concepts and challenges inherent in the process of restoration.
This volume gives reef scientists and managers the opportunity to glean significant information from previous efforts. It provides them with the opportunity to build on the lessons learned and develop successful restoration efforts into the future.
Date de parution : 10-2019
17.8x25.4 cm
Date de parution : 05-2006
Ouvrage de 384 p.
17.8x25.4 cm
Thèmes de Coral Reef Restoration Handbook :
Mots-clés :
Coral Reef Restoration; Coral Reef; Reef Restoration; Artificial Reef; Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary; Vessel Groundings; Acropora Palmata; Coral Reef Ecosystem; Compensatory Restoration; National Marine Sanctuaries; Coral Recruitment; Florida Keys; Primary Restoration; Injury Assessment; Coral Reef Restoration Projects; Reef Restoration Projects; Natural Reef; Reef Building Corals; Interim Loss; Coral Colonies; Long Spined Sea Urchin; Coral Head; Coral Restoration; Habitat Equivalency Analysis; Reef Framework