Coral Reef Conservation

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511804472

Coral reefs are the 'rain forests' of the ocean, containing the highest diversity of marine organisms and facing the greatest threats from humans. As shallow-water coastal habitats, they support a wide range of economically and culturally important activities, from fishing to tourism. Their accessibility makes reefs vulnerable to local threats that include over-fishing, pollution and physical damage. Reefs also face global problems, such as climate change, which may be responsible for recent widespread coral mortality and increased frequency of hurricane damage. This book, first published in 2006, summarises the state of knowledge about the status of reefs, the problems they face, and potential solutions. The topics considered range from concerns about extinction of coral reef species to economic and social issues affecting the well-being of people who depend on reefs. The result is a multi-disciplinary perspective on problems and solutions to the coral reef crisis.

‘Coral Reef Conservation provides an up to date review of the progress made in this field with contributions by leading scientists and specialists. … The author is to be congratulated for bringing to our attention the very important contributions made by individuals working within the confines of a huge and important continent … I would strongly recommend this book to 'all' biologists to rectify any imbalance that may have occurred in their scientific education to date. … this new volume on coral reef conservation is a highly useful reference for students, researchers and advocates of conservation. The editors have managed to include a wide array of subjects and authors with good reviews of relevant research and many suggestions for further work.’

Source: Biologist

' … this current and well-illustrated volume will be a very welcome addition to the library of anyone who is concerned about any aspect of marine conservation.'

Source: Reef Encounter

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Frontmatter
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Contents
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List of contributors
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Foreword
pp xi-xiv
- By Ben Bradshaw, Minister for Nature Conservation and Fisheries, UK
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Preface
pp xv-xx
- By Isabelle M. Côté, Simon Fraser University, John D. Reynolds, Simon Fraser University
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Part I - Setting the stage
pp 1-2
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1 - Status of coral reefs of the world: summary of threats and remedial action
pp 3-39
- By Clive Wilkinson, Australian Institute of Marine Science
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2 - Death and resurrection of Caribbean coral reefs: a palaeoecological perspective
pp 40-77
- By William F. Precht, PBS&J, Miami, Richard B. Aronson, University of South Alabama
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3 - A seascape-level perspective of coral reef ecosystems
pp 78-114
- By Peter J. Mumby, University of Exeter, Alastair R. Harborne, University of Exeter
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4 - Cold-water coral reefs: status and conservation
pp 115-144
- By Emily Corcoran, UNEP – World Conservation Monitoring Centre, Cambridge, UK, Stefan Hain, UNEP – World Conservation Monitoring Centre, Cambridge, UK
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Part II - Uses and abuses: ecological and socio-economic issues
pp 145-146
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5 - Challenges and accomplishments towards sustainable reef fisheries
pp 147-182
- By Tim McClanahan, Wildlife Conservation Society, Mombasa, Kenya
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6 - Live food and non-food fisheries on coral reefs, and their potential management
pp 183-236
- By Amanda C. J. Vincent, University of British Columbia
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7 - Tourism and coral-reef-based conservation: can they coexist?
pp 237-263
- By Guy Jobbins, SEAM Programme, Cairo, Egypt
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8 - Longer-term impacts of climate change on coral reefs
pp 264-290
- By Charles Sheppard, University of Warwick
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Part III - The way forward: tools and approache
pp 291-292
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9 - New approaches to estimating recent ecological changes on coral reefs
pp 293-313
- By Isabelle M. Côté, Simon Fraser University, Toby A. Gardner, University of East Anglia, Jennifer A. Gill, University of East Anglia, David J. Hutchinson, University of Liverpool, Andrew R. Watkinson, University of East Anglia
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10 - Assessing the effectiveness of marine protected areas as a tool for improving coral reef management
pp 314-331
- By Sue Wells
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11 - Environmental impact assessment for coral reefs: advocating direct protective approaches
pp 332-361
- By John R. Turner, University of Wales at Bangor, Richard Boak, Water Management Consultants Ltd, Rebecca Klaus, University of Wales at Bangor, Deolall Daby, University of Mauritius, Emily Hardman, University of Wales at Bangor
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12 - Time for a third-generation economics-based approach to coral management
pp 362-391
- By James Spurgeon, Jacobs Babtie, UK
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13 - Collaborative and community-based conservation of coral reefs, with reference to marine reserves in the Philippines
pp 392-418
- By Angel C. Alcala, Silliman University Marine Laboratory, Garry R. Russ, James Cook University, Portia Nillos, Silliman University Marine Laboratory
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14 - Education as a tool for coral reef conservation: lessons from marine protected areas
pp 419-454
- By Lisa J. Browning, Reefology, R. Andrew O. Finlay, Atkins Water, Lorna R. E. Fox, Reefology
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15 - Adaptive institutions for coral reef conservation
pp 455-477
- By Katrina Brown, University of East Anglia
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16 - Coral reef restoration with case studies from Florida
pp 478-514
- By Walter C. Jaap, Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and Lithophyte Research, Florida, J. Harold Hudson, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Richard E. Dodge, Nova Southeastern University, David Gilliam, Nova Southeastern University, Richard Shaul, Sea Byte, Inc., Florida
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17 - Redesigning coral reef conservation
pp 515-537
- By Callum M. Roberts, University of York, John D. Reynolds, Simon Fraser University, Isabelle M. Côté, Simon Fraser University, Julie P. Hawkins, University of York
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18 - Coral reef coda: what can we hope for?
pp 538-549
- By Nancy Knowlton, Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
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Index
pp 550-568
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