| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 438 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) |
| Series |
Coral reefs of the world ; volume 18 |
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Coral reefs of the world (Springer (Firm)) ; v. 18.
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| Contents |
Part I Introduction -- Insights from Cuban Coral Reefs -- Part II History -- Research History of Corals and Coral Reefs in Cuba -- Part III Description -- Physical-Geographic Characteristics of Cuban Reefs -- Outline of the Geology, Geomorphology, and Evolution of the Late Quaternary Shelf and Uplifted Marine Terraces of Cuba: Tectonic and Sea-Level Control of Present-Day Coral Reef Distribution -- A Remote Sensing Appraisal of the Extent and Geomorphological Diversity of the Coral Reefs of Cuba -- Part IV Biota -- Macrophytes Associated with Cuban Coral Reefs -- Sponges: Conspicuous Inhabitants of the Cuban Coral Reefs and Their Potential as Bioindicators of Contamination -- Species List of Cuban Stony Corals: Class Anthozoa, Order Scleractinia; Class Hydrozoa, Suborders Capitata and Filifera -- Octocoral Forests: Distribution, Abundance, and Species Richness in Cuban Coral Reefs -- Current State of Knowledge of Reef Mollusks in Cuba -- Herbivory on Cuban Coral Reefs -- Chronology of the Lionfish Invasion in Cuba and Evaluation of Impacts on Native Reef Fishes -- Sharks and Rays in Cuban Coral Reefs: Ecology, Fisheries, and Conservation -- Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems of Cuba -- Part V Ecology, Conservation and Management -- Status of Cuban Coral Reefs -- Population Genetics of Cuba's Scleractinian Corals -- Multiple Cumulative Effects on Coral Reefs of the Northwestern Cuban Region -- Guanahacabibes National Park: Research, Monitoring, and Management for the Conservation of Coral Reefs -- Ciénaga de Zapata Biosphere Reserve: Integrating Science with the Management of Coral Reefs -- Coral Reefs in Cuban Marine-Protected Areas -- Part VI Economic Valuation -- Economic Valuation of the Coral Reefs of Jardines de la Reina and Punta Francés National Parks, Cuba -- The Economic Value of Coral Reefs in the Context of Marine-Protected Areas: Experiences of the South Cuban Archipelago Project -- Fish Can Be more Valuable Alive than Dead |
| Summary |
This comprehensive volume gathers foremost experts on the coral reefs of Cuba who represent a spectrum of disciplines, including biology, conservation ecology, economics and geology. The volume is organized along general themes including the Cuban Reef biota, reefs occurring in the Mesophotic and Eutrophic zones, ecology, conservation, management and the economic importance of the coral reefs of Cuba. The combination of case studies, new and previously published research, historical overview and examples of the ways in which research has contributed to the management and conservation of Cuban coastal resources provides a unique reference for graduate students and professionals holding a wide range of interests and expertise related to coral reef systems |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed January 5, 2024) |
| Subject |
Coral reefs and islands -- Cuba
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Zoology.
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Oceanography.
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zoology.
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oceanography.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Zlatarski, Vasil N. (Vasil Nikolov), editor.
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Reed, John K., editor
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Pomponi, Shirley A. (Shirley Ann), 1949- editor.
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Brooke, Sandra, editor
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Farrington, Stephanie, editor
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| ISBN |
9783031367199 |
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3031367197 |
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