Advances in Marine Biology: Volume 5

This monograph highlights recent advancements in marine biology, covering topics such as climate change impacts on the Mediterranean marine environment, elasmobranch conservation, crab morphological traits, foraminiferal associations, satellite tagging of dolphins, cutaneous fibropapillomatosis in sea turtles, and the eco-biology and social aspects of the common octopus in the Mediterranean Sea.

Format: Hardback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 27 August 2021
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc

This comprehensive monograph comprises seven chapters, each offering insightful advancements in the field of marine biology. In Chapter One, the authors delve into the profound impact of climate change and species invasions on the biodiversity of the Mediterranean marine environment, proposing policy recommendations to address these challenges. Chapter Two explores an integrated ecotoxicological perspective on elasmobranch conservation, encompassing chemical contamination, ecological outcomes, and the human impacts associated with elasmobranch consumption. Chapter Three assembles comprehensive information on the morphological traits of crabs, serving as a foundational framework for advancing taxonomic and phylogenetic studies, ecological assessments, and effective management of commercially significant species. Chapter Four delves into the intricate interplay between nutrients and abiotic factors that govern carbonate production in the modern outer shelf of Rio Grande do Norte, within the vicinity of the Açu Reefs. Chapter Five presents the pioneering satellite tagging research project conducted in the southern Gulf of Mexico, focusing on bottlenose dolphins. Chapter Six examines the threat posed by cutaneous fibropapillomatosis, a tumor affecting up to 97% of sea turtle populations, emphasizing the urgent need for research and conservation efforts. Finally, Chapter Seven explores the eco-biology, exploitation, and social aspects of the common octopus along the Kerkennah Island in the South Center of the Mediterranean Sea, shedding light on its diverse ecological roles and societal interactions.

Weight: 452g
ISBN-13: 9781685070663