Biodiversity

"Sein Herz schlägt für den Nationalpark.

Inspired by the International White Shark Symposium in 2010, Global Perspectives on the Biology and Life History of the White Shark incorporates the most important contemporary research findings into a single peer-reviewed book.

In den letzten Jahren hat der Nutzungsdruck auf landwirtschaftliche Flächen in allenRegionen Deutschlands stark zugenommen, begleitet von einem starken Anstieg des Maisanbaus für Biogas und einem fast gänzlichen Rückgang der Stilllegungsflächen.

Die funktionale Wiedervernetzung von Ökosystemen ist ein notwendiger und entscheidender Beitrag zur nachhaltigen Sicherung der Artenvielfalt.

Southern Australia is one of the three most fire-prone areas on Earth.

In this book international experts discuss the state-of-the-art  in the biological degradation of hydrocarbons to meet remedial or disposal goals.

In a book that is both groundbreaking and accessible, Daniel C.

This book offers an in-depth description of different groups of microbes (i.

Autophagy Processes and Mechanisms details the process of autophagy and its significance in diseases and aging.

In combining practice and theory, this textbook provides a management perspective on the 'business case' for sustainability.

The Australian continent provides a unique perspective on the evolution and ecology of carnivorous animals.

This book examines the concept of liberty in relation to civilization's ability to live within ecological limits.

Suppose you were designing a marine mammal.

The purpose of this book is to show the essential and indispensable role of prokaryotes in the evolution of aliving world.

Discusses the benefits and risks, as well as the economic and socio-political realities, of rewilding as a novel conservation tool.

An important, interdisciplinary study of the many dimensions of human-driven biodiversity change.

This new textbook provides an accessible introduction to sustainable aquaculture through its relationship with three key pillars: the environment, the economy, and society.

In an era of climate change, deforestation, melting ice caps, poisoned environments, and species loss, many people are turning to the power of the arts and humanities for sustainable solutions to global ecological problems.

National implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) provisions has yielded enough challenges for providers and users of genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge alike.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) give the UN a road-map for development, with Agenda 2030 as the target.

Agroforestry (AF) is a dynamic, ecologically based, natural resources management system that, by integrating trees on farms, ranches, and in other landscapes, diversifies and increases production and promotes social, economic, and environmental benefits for land users.

This book provides information about the principal biotechnological strategies (enzyme-assisted extraction, liquid fermentation, and solid-state fermentation) used for the bioactive compounds (bioactive peptides, carotenoids, phenolic acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, among others) extraction from the marine resource (marine animals, microalgae, seaweed, among others) and wastes (crustaceans, fish, and others).

For centuries, denuded landscapes, fouled streams, and dirty air were accepted by society as part of the price that had to be paid for mineral production.

Sea turtles have existed for millions of years, making them fascinating subjects of study.

Written for non-experts, this volume introduces the mechanisms that underlie reticulate evolution.

This book introduces updated information on conservation issues, providing an overview of what is needed to advance the global conservation of freshwater decapods such as freshwater crabs, crayfish, and shrimps.

This book examines the long-term fate of invasive species by detailing examples of invaders from different zoological and botanical taxa from various places around the world.

Lands lost to desert may effectively be lost for ever, so desertification is humanity's most obvious despoliation to the planet.

This book offers a rare and detailed insight into 20 years' of in-depth field research and conservation of the white-headed langur.

"e;Endlessly fascinating, unpretentiously educational, thoughtfully accessible and beautifully presented"e; - Alex Tattersall, award-winning underwater photographer and the founder of Underwater Visions.

This 30st jubilee volume (2010) of "e;Palaeoecology of Africa"e; looks back and reflects the "e;state of the art"e; of what is actually known on former African climates and ecosystems in the format of review articles authored by specialists in the field.

The edited book highlights comprehensive studies on plant diversity dynamics, ecosystem processes, and best conservation practices from the interdisciplinary perspectives such as the botanists, ecologists, conservation biologists, geneticists, cell biologists, molecular biotechnologists, and social scientists.

The environmental setting within the Central Sahara was subject to considerable changes during Late Quaternary, mainly driven by major global climate variations, although human impact increased constantly since Early Holocene.

Circular Economy (CE) is considered as one of the important strategies in addressing Sustainable Development Goals.

This book highlights processes, impacts and management practices of bamboo expansion occurring in areas where it is distributed around the world.

To manage our environment sustainably, professionals must understand the quality and quantity of our natural resources.

Ecotoxicology and Chemistry Applications in Environmental Management describes how to set up an integrated, holistic approach to addressing ecotoxicological problems.

Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2024!

Tropical areas present ecological, cultural, and political problems that demand analysis that is distinct from general ecological analysis.

This book provides the first comprehensive economic valuation of U.

This book investigates the fundamental role that tropical bioproductivity - or more specifically net primary productivity - has played in shaping the global geographies of food, finance, governance and people.

South Africa's fynbos region has intrigued biologists for centuries.

This up-to-date reference book discusses the effects of climate change on the biodiversity of insect pests.

The establishment of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) points to the crucial role attributed to science and knowledge for the successful implementation of biodiversity politics by both scientists and policy-makers.

Biomass is set to play an increasing role in the supply of energy, both in the industrialised world and in developing countries, as concern for the state of the global environment grows.

In this book the authors argue for a paradigm shift in the way African wetlands are considered.

Rabbitfishes (family Siganidae) are a vital yet often overlooked group of fishes in coral reef and seagrass ecosystems native to the tropical and subtropical Indo-Pacific region.

This book discusses political controversies involved in global biodiversity policy, and the practical opportunities that are opened up in solving them through increased citizen participation and democratic deliberation.

Networks of land managed for conservation across different tenures have rapidly increased in number (and popularity) in Australia over the past two decades.