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Arabian Seas : biodiversity, environmental challenges and conservation measures / / Laith A. Jawad, editor
| Arabian Seas : biodiversity, environmental challenges and conservation measures / / Laith A. Jawad, editor |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xxv, 1,377 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Disciplina | 578.77537 |
| Soggetto topico |
Marine ecology - Arabian Sea
Coastal ecology - Arabian Peninsula Ecologia marina Biocenosis |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
| ISBN | 3-030-51506-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Editor and Contributors -- Introduction -- 1 The Name of the Studied Area -- 2 The Geographical and Geological Settings -- 3 Biodiversity -- 4 Faunal Domains -- References -- Part I: Historical Perspectives -- History and Geography of the Arabian Gulf -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Arabian Gulf in General -- 2.1 Names of the Gulf -- 2.2 History of the Arabian Gulf Before Christ -- 2.3 History of the Arabian Gulf After Christ -- 2.4 The Ottomans and the Desired World Powers -- 3 History of Arabian Gulf Countries -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Kuwait -- 3.3 Bahrain -- 3.4 Qatar -- 3.5 The United Arab Emirates -- 3.6 Sultanate of Oman -- 3.7 Saudi Arabia -- References -- Documents -- Periodicals -- Books -- Map -- The Prehistoric Fishers and Gatherers of the Northern and Western Coasts of the Arabian Sea -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Environmental Conditions, Natural Resources, and Coastal Constraints -- 3 History of the Research -- 4 Resources Exploitation -- 5 Seafaring -- 6 Social Aspects of the Exploitation of Marine Resources -- 7 Inferring Fishing Gears and Methods from Material Culture Remains -- 8 Discussion -- References -- Part II: Environmental Aspects -- The Biogeochemical Features of Kuwaiti Water in the Northwestern Arabian Gulf: Current State of Knowledge and Future -- 1 Introduction and Background -- 2 Hydrography: The Physical Settings -- 3 Climatically Important Gases and Their Components -- 4 Biogeochemistry of Bio-essential Macronutrients and Trace Elements -- 5 Chlorophyll a and Productivity -- 6 Impact of Anthropogenic Perturbations and Climate Change in Kuwaiti Waters -- 7 Concluding Remarks and Future Recommendations -- References -- Some Physical Oceanographic Aspects of Kuwait and Arabian Gulf Marine Environment -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Some Physical Oceanographic Aspects of Arabian Gulf.
2.1 Precipitation, Evaporation, and Flow of Seawater in and out of Arabian Gulf -- 2.2 General Topography of the Countries Around Arabian Gulf -- 2.3 Bathymetry of Arabian Gulf -- 2.4 Tidal Variation in the Arabian Gulf -- 2.5 Wind Speed and Direction -- 2.6 Maximum Tidal Current in the Arabian Gulf -- 2.7 Maximum Wave Heights and Periods Inside the Arabian Gulf -- 3 Some Physical Oceanographic Aspects of Kuwaiti Territorial Waters -- 3.1 Tidal Variation off Kuwaiti Territorial Waters -- 3.2 Tide-Induced Current in the Kuwaiti Territorial Waters -- 3.3 Maximum Significant Wave Heights in the Kuwaiti Territorial Waters -- 3.4 Wave Period in Kuwaiti Territorial Waters -- 3.5 Water Transparency in Kuwaiti Territorial Waters -- 3.6 Seawater Turbidity Around Boubyan Island in Kuwait Based on Field Measurements -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Low Oxygen Zones Predict Future Condition of Fish Under Climate Change -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Data Resources and Analysis -- 3 Results Obtained -- 4 Discussion -- Appendix -- References -- Dust Storms and Its Benefits to the Marine Life of the Arabian Gulf -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Dust Storms over the Arabian Gulf -- 2.1 Data Collection and Analyses Results -- 2.2 Dust Fertilization of the Arabian Gulf Marine Ecosystem -- 2.3 Impacts of Dust Fertilization on Health, Economy, and Biodiversity of the Arabian Gulf -- References -- Desert Dust as a Vector for Cyanobacterial Toxins -- 1 Background: Brief Description of Deserts and Dust Storm Fronts -- 2 Overview of Components of Air That May Pose Risks to Human Health -- 3 Cyanobacterial Toxins and Exposure Routes for Humans and Animals Within Deserts -- 3.1 Water -- 3.2 Food -- 3.3 Aerosols/Airborne Particles -- 4 Remediation -- 4.1 Water -- 4.2 Food -- 4.3 Airborne/Aerosol -- 5 Steps That Need to Be Taken to Seal the Gaps of Our Understanding. 6 Future Issues with Respect to Climate Change -- References -- Part III: Geological Aspects -- The Geology of Iraqi Territorial Waters, Northwest of the Arabian Gulf -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Lower Mesopotamia -- 3 Physiography of the Study Area -- 4 Tectonic Setting -- 5 Stratigraphy -- 6 Basement Sedimentary Cover -- 7 Geomorphology and Sedimentology -- 7.1 Geomorphology -- 7.2 Sedimentology -- References -- Deep Tectono-Geodynamic Aspects of Development of the Nubian-Arabian Region and Its Relationship with Subsurface Structure -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Data Analysis -- 2.1 Brief Analysis of the Terrain Relief Field -- 2.2 Analysis of the Satellite-Derived Gravity Data -- 2.3 Analysis of the Airborne (Mainly) Magnetic Data -- 2.4 Brief Analysis of Thermal Data -- 3 Tectono-Geophysical Examination -- 4 Development of the Tectonic Map -- 5 Some Examples of Relationship Between Geophysical-Geodynamic Factors and Environments -- 5.1 Relationship Between the Geodynamics and Paleogeography -- 5.2 Relationship Between the Solar Activity and Mud Volcanism -- 5.3 Relationship Between the Geological Epochs, Hydrospheric Disturbances and Paleomagnetic Reversals -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Freshwater Ostracoda from the Wetland Mid-Holocene Sediments, Dhamar Highlands, Yemen -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Study Area -- 3 Material and Methods of Study -- 4 Taxonomy and Ecology of Ostracoda -- 5 Distribution and Paleoecology of Ostracods -- 6 Distribution of Ostracods in Asam Section (ASM4) -- 7 Distribution of Ostracods in Resabah Section (RES1) -- 8 Results and Discussion -- 9 Conclusion -- References -- Part IV: Major Biotopes -- Microbial and Physical Sedimentary Structures in the Tidal Flats of Khor Al-Zubair, NW of Arabian Gulf -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Appropriate Growth Conditions -- 3 Geologic Settings -- 3.1 Location of the Study Area. 3.2 Physical Conditions of the Area -- 4 Materials and Methods -- 5 Results -- 6 Discussion -- 6.1 Physical Structures -- 6.2 Biological Structures -- 6.3 Biophysical Structures -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- Preliminary Account of the Ichthyoplankton of the Marine Waters of Iraq, Northwest Arabian Gulf -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Marine Waters of Iraq -- 3 Previous Studies on Ichthyoplankton in the Arabian Gulf Area -- 4 Importance of Estuaries -- 5 Environmental Factors Affecting Ichthyoplankton Distribution in Northwestern Arabian Gulf -- 5.1 Temperature, Salinity, and Turbidity -- 5.2 Spawning Season -- 5.3 Nearshore Distribution -- 5.4 Offshore Distribution -- 6 Larval Families Account -- 6.1 Gobiidae -- 6.2 Sciaenidae -- 6.3 Mugillidae -- 6.4 Engraulidae -- 6.5 Clupeidae -- 6.6 Soleidae -- 6.7 Hemiramphidae -- 6.8 Centriscidae -- 6.9 Syngnathidae -- 6.10 Scorpaenidae -- 6.11 Sillaginidae -- 6.12 Leiognathidae -- 6.13 Sparidae -- 6.14 Polynemidae -- 6.15 Trichiuridae -- 6.16 Cynoglossidae -- 6.17 Bothidae -- 6.18 Carangidae -- 6.19 Bregmacerotidae -- 6.20 Blenniidae -- 6.21 Chirocentridae -- 6.22 Pomadasyidae -- 6.23 Fish Egg Account -- 7 Discussion -- 8 Effect of Environmental Factors on Distribution of Ichthyoplankton in Northwestern Arabian Gulf -- 9 Zooplankton -- 10 Conclusion -- References -- Distribution and Abundance of Seagrasses in Qatar Marine Zone -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 The Arabian/Persian Gulf/Gulf -- 2 Seagrasses -- 3 Seagrass Communities -- 4 Distribution of Seagrasses along the Coastline of the Red Sea -- 5 Distribution of Seagrasses along the Coastline of the Gulf -- 6 Distribution of Seagrasses along the Coastline of Qatar -- 7 Discussion -- References -- Marine Macroalgae in Qatar Marine Zone -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Classification of the Macroalgae -- 1.2 Economic Importance of Seaweeds -- 2 Study Location. 3 Materials and Methods -- 3.1 Materials -- 3.2 Methodology -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Macroalgae in the Gulfs -- 4.2 The Macroalgae in QMZ -- 4.2.1 The Chlorophyta -- 4.2.2 The Rhodophyta -- 4.2.3 The Ochrophyta -- 5 Summary -- References -- The Diversity of the Giant Clams and Their Associated Symbiodiniaceae Algae in the Red Sea -- 1 Introduction to the Red Sea -- References -- The Dynasty of the Pharaoh: Phylogeography and Cryptic Biodiversity of Sepia pharaonis Cuttlefish in Northwest Indian Ocean Pe... -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sepia pharaonis -- 3 Divergence Time -- 4 Implications for Arabian Sea Fisheries Management and Biodiversity Conservation -- 5 Future Directions -- References -- Sharks and Rays of the Arabian Sea and Adjacent Waters -- 1 Background -- 2 The Arabian Sea and Adjacent Waters -- 3 Chondrichthyan Diversity in the Waters Surrounding the Arabian Peninsula -- 4 Conservation -- References -- Maturation, Spawning, and Feeding Habits of the Indian Mackerel Rastrelliger kanagurta (Cuvier, 1817) from the Sea of Oman off... -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 2.1 Maturation and Spawning -- 2.1.1 Maturity Stages -- 2.1.2 Length at First Maturity -- 2.1.3 Spawning Season -- 2.1.4 Fecundity -- 2.1.5 Sex Ratio -- 2.2 Food Items and Feeding Intensity -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Maturation and Spawning -- 3.1.1 Gonadosomatic Index -- 3.1.2 Relative Condition Factor (Kn) -- 3.1.3 Spawning Season -- 3.1.4 Length at First Maturity -- 3.1.5 Sex Ratio -- 3.1.6 Fecundity -- 3.2 Food and Feeding Habits -- 3.2.1 General Food Composition -- 3.2.2 Feeding Intensity -- References -- Reproduction and Feeding of the Indian Oil Sardine Sardinella longiceps Val. from Mahout along the Arabian Sea Coast of Oman -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 2.1 Maturation and Spawning -- 2.1.1 Maturity Stages -- 2.1.2 Length at First Maturity. 2.1.3 Spawning Season. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910483678403321 |
| Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Les biocénoses marines et littorales de Méditerranée : synthèse, menaces et perspectives / D. Bellan-Santini, J.-C. Lacaze, C. Poizat
| Les biocénoses marines et littorales de Méditerranée : synthèse, menaces et perspectives / D. Bellan-Santini, J.-C. Lacaze, C. Poizat |
| Autore | Bellan Santini, D. |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Paris : Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, 1994 |
| Descrizione fisica | 246 p. : ill. ; 24 cm |
| Disciplina | 578.77 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
Lacaze, J. C.author
Poizat, C. |
| Collana | Collection patrimoines naturels. Série Patrimoine écologique ; 19 |
| Soggetto topico |
Biocenosis
Biotic communities Marine ecology - Mediterraneo |
| ISBN | 2865150917 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | fre |
| Record Nr. | UNISALENTO-991003428399707536 |
Bellan Santini, D.
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| Paris : Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, 1994 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. del Salento | ||
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The lake charr salvelinus namaycush : biology, ecology, distribution, and management / / edited by Michael J. Hansen, 3 others
| The lake charr salvelinus namaycush : biology, ecology, distribution, and management / / edited by Michael J. Hansen, 3 others |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2021.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XXXVII, 497 p. 107 illus., 71 illus. in color.) |
| Disciplina | 577.6 |
| Collana | Fish & Fisheries Series |
| Soggetto topico |
Aquatic ecology
Biotic communities Truites (Peixos) Ecologia aquàtica Biocenosis |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
| ISBN | 3-030-62259-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Introduction. The Lake Charr: Biology, Ecology, Distribution, and Management -- Distribution -- Paleoecology -- Ecological Diversity -- Genetic Diversity -- Habitat -- Movement Ecology and Behavior -- Life History and Population Dynamics -- Trophic Ecology -- Reproduction -- Contaminants and Ecotoxicology -- A General, Life History Based Model for Sustainable Exploitation of Lake Charr across their Range -- Terminology Issues in Lake Charr Early Development. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910484696703321 |
| Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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