Alboran Sea - Ecosystems and Marine Resources

The Alboran Sea is a regional Mediterranean space where North and South worlds merge, creating a geopolitical region where marine resources and maritime activities should be managed from a national and international perspective. To update a paramount vision on this region, it is important to understand the climatic, geologic, and oceanographic processes that shape the rich geodiversity, biodiversity, productivity, and sustainable use of the marine resources. The fisheries management system should take into account marine environmental variability to achieve biological sustainability, and well-funded policy-makers decisions require a sound science-based knowledge of the interaction between the marine environment and commercial stocks. Finally, we should analyze the different aspects of political context that could affect the management of the resources from Alboran Sea in the context of climate change.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 939 pages
Publication date: 24 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The Alboran Sea is a unique and dynamic regional Mediterranean space where the boundaries between the North and South worlds converge, creating a geopolitical region that demands a comprehensive and coordinated approach to managing its marine resources and maritime activities. It is widely recognized that the planet is undergoing a profound global change, which is also impacting the Alboran Sea and its ecosystems and populations.

To update and enhance our understanding of this region, it is crucial to delve into the intricate climatic, geologic, oceanographic, and biochemical processes that shape its rich geodiversity, biodiversity, productivity, and sustainable use of marine resources. Effective fisheries management systems must account for the variability of marine environments to ensure the biological sustainability of marine resources. Well-informed policy-makers must rely on sound scientific knowledge of the intricate interplay between the marine environment and commercial stocks, as the role of the marine environment in the evolution of fish stocks can sometimes be even more significant than the contributions of fishers in their commercial exploitation.

Furthermore, it is essential to analyze the various political contexts that may influence the management of Alboran Sea resources in the context of climate change. This book aims to provide a comprehensive review of different aspects of the Alboran Sea, with a particular focus on helping readers understand the current situation from the perspective of the original Tethis Ocean.

The book is organized into four distinct blocks:

Oceanographic, Geological, and Ecological Context: Chapters 2 to 7 explore the oceanographic, geological, and ecological factors that shape the Alboran Sea and its ecosystems. These chapters provide a foundational understanding of the region's physical characteristics, geological history, and biological diversity.

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Distribution: Chapters 8 to 12 delve into the distribution of biodiversity and ecosystems within the Alboran Sea. These chapters highlight the unique species and habitats found in the sea, as well as the factors that influence their distribution and abundance.

Fisheries Resources and Aquaculture: Chapters 13 to 20 examine the fisheries resources and aquaculture activities in the Alboran Sea. These chapters discuss the importance of fisheries for local communities, the challenges faced by fisheries management, and the potential for aquaculture to contribute to sustainable seafood production.

Conservation, Management, and Marine Policies: Chapters 21 to 25 explore the conservation, management, and marine policies that govern the Alboran Sea. These chapters discuss the strategies and initiatives implemented to protect and sustainably use the sea's resources, as well as the legal and regulatory frameworks that support these efforts.

By examining these different aspects of the Alboran Sea, this book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the region's complex marine ecosystems and the challenges and opportunities they present. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders interested in advancing the sustainable development and management of the Alboran Sea and its surrounding marine environments.

Weight: 1436g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030655181
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021