{"product_id":"marine-ecosystems-diversity-and-functions-hardback-9781848217829","title":"Marine Ecosystems; Diversity and Functions (Hardback) 9781848217829","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMarine Ecosystems\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eDiversity and Functions\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAndré Monaco (Edited by), A Monaco (Author), Patrick Prouzet (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781848217829, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 6 October 2015\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.1 x 16.5 x 2.5 cm, 0.635 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a perspective of sustainable management, the balance between ecological dynamics, social and economic are now at the heart of ecological modeling and environmental strategies screenwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiversity and marine ecosystems function illustrates biodiversity, habitat diversity, structures and food webs in various oceans of the world and systems: pelagic and benthic ecosystems, coral reefs and seagrass beds, oasis of hydrothermal vents ridges or areas rich upwelling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppropriate observation methods, long-term monitoring and modeling reveal the complexity of systems, trophic interactions and spatiotemporal dynamics. The ecosystem approach is a prerequisite to assess the state of these systems, their living resources and ecological services involved in local and global environmental changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eForeword ix\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAndré MARIOTTI and Jean-Charles POMEROL\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1. Marine Biosphere, Carbonate Systems and the Carbon Cycle 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLuc BEAUFORT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1. Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2. Marine organisms and carbon 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3. Variability in the production of organic matter 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4. From the biosphere to the atmosphere to climate   7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5. Carbonate production   9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.1. Importance of biological carbonate production in the evolution of the planet  10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.2. Carbonate compensation depth  12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.3. Carbonates and climate 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6. The coupling of carbonaceous and organic productions 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7. Modification of equilibria and consequences on marine life  17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8. Conclusion 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.9. Bibliography 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2. Biodiversity of Phytoplankton: Responses to Environmental Changes in Coastal Zones  25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTania HERNÁNDEZ-FARIÑAS and Cédric BACHER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1. Introduction 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2. Phytoplankton ecology 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1. General characteristics  26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2. Lifecycle 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.3. Spatial distribution32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.4. Temporal variability and successions 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.5. Adaptive strategies 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.6. Functional diversity  40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.7. Ecological niche   42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3. Phytoplankton responses to anthropogenic pressures  44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.1. Main sources of anthropogenic variability 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.2. Responses with regard to biomass, abundance and species composition   48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.3. Changes in spatial distribution  54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.4. Changes in phenology and amplitude of blooms  56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.5. Size spectrum    59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4. Observation systems for the identification of phytoplankton 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.1. Detecting changes in time series  60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.2. Taxonomic aggregation levels  63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5. Conclusion 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6. Bibliography 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. Marine Seagrasses (Magnoliophyta) in the Intertropical Zone 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristian HILY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1. From plant to habitat   81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.1. Taxonomy and morphology of marine magnoliophyta 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.2. Biogeography    85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.3. The seagrass habitat  86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2. Role of seagrass beds in the coastal environment 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3. Functioning of seagrass beds 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1. Production and metabolism 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.2. Trophic network   90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4. Challenges in the conservation of seagrass beds   92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.1. Rare and endangered species 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.2. Specific role of seagrasses: ichthyofauna of coastal environments    93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.3. Services provided by seagrass beds to humans  95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5. Pressures on and threats to seagrasses 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.1. Cyclones 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.2. Emersion 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.3. Global climate change  96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.4. Fishing 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.5. Boating and water sports 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.6. The extraction of sandy or coral materials 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.7. Amenities 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.8. Terrigenous effluents  98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.9. Harvesting 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6. Restoration of seagrass beds 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7. The functional role of seagrasses in the lagoon ecosystem 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8. Conclusion 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9. Bibliography 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4. Biocomplexity of Coral Ecosystems: Diversity in All its States   107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichel KULBICKI, Mehdi ADJEROUD, Laure CARASSOU, Pascale CHABANET, Valeriano PARRAVICINI, Dominique PONTON, Fanny HOULBREQUE and Laurent VIGLIOLA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1. Introduction 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2. Diversity in the coral world 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.1. Overview. 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.2. Diversity of the main constituents of coral reefs  119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3. Links between diversities  138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.1. From local to regional  138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2. From species to function 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4. Conclusion 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5. Bibliography 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5. Man and Diversity in the Coral Environment 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichel KULBICKI, Mehdi ADJEROUD, Laure CARASSOU, Pascale CHABANET, Valeriano PARRAVICINI, Dominique PONTON, Fanny HOULBREQUE and Laurent VIGLIOLA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1. Introduction 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2. Diversity and ecological services 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1. Main ecological services 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.2. Diversity, robustness, resilience and disturbances  180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3. Local versus global threats: what are local threats and what are their effects?  186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1. Eutrophication    187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.2. Pollution by chemical products and hydrocarbons 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.3. Impacts of coastal development  190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.4. Coral diseases    191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4. What are the combined effects of local and global threats on corals? 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5. Functions and diversity 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.1. What to protect? 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.2. Protection means   197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6. Conclusion 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.1. Reefs as a model?   208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.2. Do coral reefs have a future? 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7. Bibliography 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6. Hydrothermal Vents: Oases at Depth 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJozée SARRAZIN and Daniel DESBRUYÈRES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1. Introduction to deep-sea ecosystems 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2. Discovery of hydrothermal sources  228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3. Geology and geochemistry of hydrothermal systems  229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1. Formation of hydrothermal vents 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2. Chemical composition of hydrothermal fluids 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4. Microbial chemosynthesis  233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5. Symbioses and trophic chains 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.1. Symbioses 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.2. Trophic network   241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6. Distribution of fauna at different spatial scales 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.1. Ridges of the East Pacific 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.2. Ridges of the Northeast Pacific  245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.3. Mid-Atlantic Ridge 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.4. Sites in the West Pacific 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.5. Ridges in the Indian Ocean 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.6. Ridges in the Southern Ocean  252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.7. Cayman Ridge    253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.8. Biogeography of deep hydrothermal vents 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7. Faunal microdistribution and interactions 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7.1. Environmental conditions 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7.2. Biotic interactions 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8. Temporal dynamics of hydrothermal ecosystems 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8.1. Temporal studies associated with an eruption 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8.2. Temporal studies of active sites  269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8.3. Deep-sea observatories 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8.4. Dispersion of larvae and recruitment 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9. Mineral resources and exploitation  275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.10. 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