Marine biology Books
Nova Science Publishers Inc Teleosts: Evolutionary Development, Diversity &
Book SynopsisThe number of proliferation zones in the adult brain is strongly reduced in the transition between fish and tetrapods and even more in mammals compared to non-mammalian vertebrates. While the adult mammalian brain generally contains only two neurogenic areas, the adult teleost brain displays numerous proliferative niches. This book discusses the entire neurogenesis, the sexual reproduction of teleosts and touches base on the occurrence and possible role of heat shock protein 70 in the developing sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). The cytokine receptor signaling in teleosts are critical mediators of cell-cell communication throughout the life cycle. Over recent years, much has been learned about the cytokine receptor repertoire in teleosts and this book explains how they are utilised. Other topics the authors of this book presented are the central nervous system of the teleosts, their thermoregulatory behaviour, the lipid peroxidation in teleosts, and finally, the molecular evolution and environmental acclimation of fish skeletal muscle tropomyosin.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Neuroecology & Neuroethology in Molluscs: The
Book SynopsisThe term neuroecology was first coined in the 1980s and describes the ways in which species adapt to their environment both in the short term and in evolutionary time. Here, we focus on molluscan neuroecology to show how it interfaces with neuroethology and how animal behaviour adapts to environmental cues. Neuroecology is thus meeting point between ethology, neuroscience, evolution, ecology, physics and chemistry. In this book, our contributors examine the concept of Neuroecology as applied to molluscs for the first time with particular reference to the areas of chemical ecology, predator prey relationships, neuroethology and evolution. Significant neuroecological progress has been made with a number of molluscan groups in terms of neurotoxic peptides, complex defensive ink alarm pheromones, bioaccumulation of shellfish toxins and the evolution of chemical defence mechanisms in species with reduced physical protection. Many molluscs inhabit a world of olfactory cues and their perceptions of the outside world are largely chemically driven, leading to odorant driven behavioural responses. This is important to both molluscan predators and prey and this area is explored in some detail with particular reference to gastropod molluscs. It is also true for cephalopod molluscs which although they have excellent vision, rely on distance chemoreception particularly prey perception, thus demonstrating their significance in affecting marine populations and communities. For completed book description, please visit our link below.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Biology of Semiarid Tropical Fish
Book SynopsisBrazil is home to equatorial, tropical, semi-arid, highland tropical, and subtropical climatic regions. The semiarid region of Northeastern Brazil, considered an area of drought polygon, has distinctive scrub vegetation referred to as Caatinga that covers over 10% of the Brazilian territory with approximately twenty million inhabitants. The Caatinga is considered one of the 37 Wilderness Areas of the World, and it plays an important role in the maintenance of regional macro-ecological processes, as well as indirectly supporting regions with biodiversity and endemism. The Brazilian semiarid region is also home to Neotropical fish species that occur in diversified aquatic ecosystems, exhibiting different strategies to survive and reproduce. In this scenario of fantastic diversity there exists an intensive and yet insufficiently known interaction of environmental factors and fish communities. To fully understand this it is necessary to know the details about how it works. For completed book description please visit our website at the link below.
£106.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Seaweeds: Agricultural Uses, Biological &
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Dolphins: Ecology, Behavior & Conservation
Book SynopsisFor thousands of years dolphins have been man''s best friend in the sea. Their brain power, sociability, communication ability and altruism have been the issue of reference for myths, tales and several scientific or experimental studies. They have also inspired people to create several works of art from the ancient times until today. Ancient Greeks called dolphins "people of the sea" and considered them equal to human beings. This book discusses several topics on different species of dolphins, their natural habitat, behaviours, and conservation strategies. Some of the topics included are behaviours of botos and short-finned pilot whales; isolation of yeasts from stranded and captive dolphins in Italy; ecological stressors of the coastal bottlenose dolphin; and dolphin-assisted therapy.
£182.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Shellfish: Human Consumption, Health Implications
Book SynopsisFish and seafood are widely available foods that provide important nutrients to consumers. Research conducted over the past few years suggests that there are health benefits associated with fish and seafood consumption, including for the cardiovascular and visual systems. It was also reported that such a diet increases protection in infants against arthritis or cancer. Although regular seafood consumption has been linked to health benefits for the general population, contaminants that may be present in seafood could pose a risk to humans. There are a number of contaminants that may be associated with seafood, including chemicals, metals, toxins and other substances as well as potentially harmful microbes. Most seafood contains detectable levels of contaminants because these are a part of the environment and food chain. This book discusses shellfish in more detail, including the purification process of bivalve shellfish; shellfish toxins; phycotoxins and heavy metals in shellfish; and shellfish sensitivity.
£248.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Crabs: Global Diversity, Behavior & Environmental
Book SynopsisCrustaceans, such as crabs, provide a high quality protein and omega 3 fatty acids that provide potential health benefits. Crabs have commercial importance worldwide constituting one of the main fishing resources. For this reason, in the last 30 years, Crab aquaculture has been identified as an emerging aquaculture sector with significant potential. In conjunction with the growth of these industries, there was an increase in the study of the diseases. This book discusses the diseases and factors that cause diseases in crabs. It also discusses population ecology of mangrove crabs in Brazil; behavioural repertoire and substrate choice of the freshwater crabs; intracohort cannibalism of the mud crab; biodiversity of Venezuelan brachyuran crabs; alien crabs in the Mediterranean Sea; and the evolution of mangrove crabs distribution in the Atlantic coast of Cameroon.
£152.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Sea Urchins: Habitat, Embryonic Development and
Book SynopsisSea urchins play a key role in marine ecosystems, controlling through its grazing activity the dynamic, structure and composition of seaweed and sea grasses. Moreover, it is a crucial component of the food web, as prey for fishes and other marine animals. Due to its sedentary habits and sensitivity to pollutants, adult sea urchin has been used in several studies as a biologicalbiochemical indicator of local pollution. This book provides several topics on sea urchins. It discusses the phenotypic variation and resilience in sea urchin morphogenesis; response of sea urchins to environmental stress; nonparametric regression applied to sea urchin growth; and sea urchin immune systems.
£119.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Future of Aquaculture Feeds
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Marine Finfish Aquaculture & the Environment
Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive review of some predominant environmental risks that marine fish cage aquaculture poses in the marine environment and designs and practices now in use to address these environmental risks in the U.S. and elsewhere. The book includes a critical review of the large body of scientific work published since 2000 on the environmental impacts of marine finfish aquaculture around the world. The purpose of this book is to provide a basic set of guidelines for risk managers and other decision makers to use all information available to assess the different ecological risks of marine fish aquaculture in a variety of marine ecosystems.
£196.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Sea Turtles: Ecology, Behavior & Conservation
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£148.79
Nova Science Publishers Inc Coral Reefs: Ecosystems, Environmental Impact &
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£113.59
Nova Science Publishers Inc Inspection & Control of Mediterranean Fishery
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Aquatic Invasive Species: Federal Activities &
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£92.79
New World Publications Inc.,U.S. Reef Creature Identification: Florida Caribbean
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1992, this guide has been significantly expanded in a new 3rd edition. The popular, user-friendly field guide, covering all major groups of marine invertebrates encountered by divers on coral reefs and adjacent habitats, has grown to include 900 species beautifully documented with more than 1200 underwater photographs -- nearly doubling the total in the previous editions. Les Wilk has joined Paul Humann and Ned DeLoach authoring the comprehensive new edition.
£36.79
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Marine Biology. Volume 6
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£182.39
Oxford University Press The Biology of Mangroves and Seagrasses
Book SynopsisMangroves and seagrasses form extensive and highly productive ecosystems that are both biologically diverse and economically valuable. This book, now in its third edition and fully updated throughout, continues to provide a current and comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the biology and ecology of mangroves and seagrasses. Using a global range of examples and case studies, it describes the unique adaptations of these plants to their exacting environments; the rich and diverse communities of organisms that depend on mangrove forests and seagrass meadows (including tree-climbing shrimps, synchronously flashing fireflies, and ''gardening'' seacows); the links between mangrove, seagrass, and other habitats; and the evolution, biodiversity, and biogeography of mangroves and seagrasses. The economic value of mangroves and seagrasses is also discussed, including approaches to rational management of these vital resources and techniques for the restoration of degraded habitats. A finalTrade ReviewThis book would seem most appropriate for upper-level undergraduate orgraduate courses. For graduate students or faculty working with mangrove or seagrasses, this is a perfect one-stop source on the "big picture" regarding these systems. * Craig Layman, Quarterly Review of Biology *Review from previous edition The book is a well-written, introductory text covering a wide range of topics ... and is the first book that can be realistically used as an undergraduate textbook on the subject. * Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology *Hogarth has produced an impressive book on the mangrove ecosystem...I strongly recommend it as an introductory text for naturalists, students, and professional biologists embarking on studies in mangrove environments. * Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin *Table of Contents1. Mangroves and seagrasses ; 2. Mangroves and their environment ; 3. Seagrasses and their environment ; 4. Community structure and dynamics ; 5. The mangrove community: terrestrial components ; 6. The mangrove community: marine components ; 7. Seagrass communities ; 8. Measuring and modelling ; 9. Comparisons and connections ; 10. Biodiversity and biogeography ; 11. Impacts ; 12. Global climate change
£60.80
Oxford University Press, USA Stressors in the Marine Environment Physiological and ecological responses societal implications
Book SynopsisA multitude of direct and indirect human influences have significantly altered the environmental conditions, composition, and diversity of marine communities. However, understanding and predicting the combined impacts of single and multiple stressors is particularly challenging because observed ecological feedbacks are underpinned by a number of physiological and behavioural responses that reflect stressor type, severity, and timing. Furthermore, integration between the traditional domains of physiology and ecology tends to be fragmented and focused towards the effects of a specific stressor or set of circumstances. This novel volume summarises the latest research in the physiological and ecological responses of marine species to a comprehensive range of marine stressors, including chemical and noise pollution, ocean acidification, hypoxia, UV radiation, thermal and salinity stress before providing a perspective on future outcomes for some of the most pressing environmental issues facing society today. Stressors in the Marine Environment synthesises the combined expertise of a range of international researchers, providing a truly interdisciplinary and accessible summary of the field. It is essential reading for graduate students as well as professional researchers in environmental physiology, ecology, marine biology, conservation biology, and marine resource management. It will also be of particular relevance and use to the regulatory agencies and authorities tasked with managing the marine environment, including social scientists and environmental economists.Trade ReviewThis book is a good example of how to review multiple, complex topics and to make such material comprehensible ... The chapter narratives are written clearly. The tables and figures are organized well and illustrative. Although written for researchers and managers, with some additional reading, the contents of this book are accessible to a much broader audience. * S.R. Fegley, CHOICE *Table of Contents1. Effects of salinity as a stressor to aquatic invertebrates ; 2. Respiratory responses of marine animals to environmental hypoxia ; 3. Physiological effects of ocean acidification on animal calcifiers ; 4. Physiological responses of marine invertebrates to thermal stress ; 5. Physiological impacts of chemical pollutants in marine animals ; 6. Nitrogen stress in the marine environment: from scarcity to surfeit ; 7. The cellular responses of marine algae and invertebrates to ultraviolet radiation alone, and in combination with other common abiotic stressors ; 8. TBC ; 9. Effects of changing salinity on the ecology of the marine environment ; 10. The ecological consequences of marine hypoxia: from behavioural to ecosystem responses ; 11. Ecological effects of ocean acidification ; 12. Effects of temperature stress on ecological processes ; 13. Chemical pollutants in the marine environment: Causes, effects, and challenges ; 14. Importance of species interactions in moderating altered levels of reactive nitrogen ; 15. Ecological impacts of ultraviolet-B radiation on marine ecosystems ; 16. Ecological impacts of anthropogenic underwater noise ; 17. Managing complex systems to enhance sustainability ; 18. Using the Ecosystem Approach to manage multiple stressors in marine environments ; 19. Quantifying the economic consequences of multiple stressors on the marine environment
£114.00
iUniverse Race to the Sea The Autobiography of a Marine Biologist
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iUniverse Race to the Sea The Autobiography of a Marine Biologist
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Springer Jellyfish Blooms
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Societe Jersiaise The Seashore Life of Jersey
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LEGARE STREET PR Seaweed Resources Of The Ocean No 138
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Legare Street Press Condition And Extent Of The Natural Oyster Beds And Barren Bottoms Of Lavaca Bay Texas
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Legare Street Press Observations On The Plankton Of Puget Sound
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Legare Street Press Catalogue of the Marine Algae of the West Indian Region
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Legare Street Press Lhistoire naturelle des estranges poissons marins avec la vraie peincture description du daulphin de plusieurs autres de son espece
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Legare Street Press Carnegie Institution of Washington. ShallowWater Foraminifera of the Tortugas Region
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Legare Street Press Notes on the Flesh Parasites of Marine Food Fishes
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Legare Street Press Observations on Living Brachiopoda
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Legare Street Press Eelgrass in Buzzards Bay
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Legare Street Press The The Marine Algae of the Pacific Coast of North America
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Legare Street Press Biologia marina forme e fenomeni della vita nel mare
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Legare Street Press Anthozoa
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Legare Street Press Allan Hancock Pacific Expeditions. Reports
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Legare Street Press Contributions to our Knowledge of the Plankton of the Faeroe Channel
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Legare Street Press Verslag Over Den Paalworm
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Legare Street Press Prodrome De La Flore Des Algues Marines Des Îles AngloNormandes Et Des Côtes NordOuest De La France
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Legare Street Press Cphalopodes. tudes Gnrales...
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Legare Street Press Equal And Unequal Cleavage In Annelids
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Legare Street Press Catalogue Des Mollusques Testacés Marins Des Cotes De Lespagne Et Des Iles Baléares...
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LEGARE STREET PR Statistics Of The Fisheries Of The Gulf States
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LEGARE STREET PR Notes On The Peripheral Nervous System Of Molgula Manhattensis
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Creative Media Partners, LLC On the Seashore
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Coral Reefs
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Creative Media Partners, LLC New England Salmon Hatcheries and Salmon Fisheries in the Late 19th Century
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