The Laguna Madre of Texas and Tamaulipas, Second Edition Volume 36

The Laguna Madre is a unique hypersaline coastal lagoon in North America, recognized by the Nature Conservancy for its biodiversity and conservation efforts. This second edition of "The Laguna Madre of Texas and Tamaulipas" provides comprehensive information on the lagoon, its habitats, and the ongoing conservation efforts. It is a valuable resource for scientists, conservationists, resource managers, and policymakers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 544 pages
Publication date: 27 January 2023
Publisher: Texas A & M University Press

The Laguna Madre, a remarkable coastal lagoon located on the North American continent, stands as a solitary exemplar among its kind, with only five others worldwide sharing its unique characteristics. Renowned for its expansive seagrass meadows, vast wintering redhead population, and bountiful fishing grounds, the Laguna Madre has garnered international acclaim for its ecological significance. In recognition of the urgent need to safeguard biodiversity and preserve habitat, the Nature Conservancy, an organization dedicated to conserving biodiversity through habitat protection, took decisive action in 2000. This led to the publication of the inaugural edition of "The Laguna Madre of Texas and Tamaulipas," a comprehensive compilation of all known information about the lagoon.

Over the past two decades, relentless research and dedicated conservation efforts have culminated in the publication of this second edition. Nearly a century of literature on the Laguna Madre and its surrounding environments has been synthesized, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective on the region. With an impressive array of 150 figures and illustrations, this book offers a broad and in-depth exploration of both the Texan and Tamaulipan Laguna Madre. Its value extends to scientists, conservationists, resource managers, and policy makers who are actively engaged in shaping the future of the Texas and Mexico coasts. Coastal residents, birders, anglers, and nature enthusiasts alike will find this guide to be an invaluable resource for understanding and caring for this remarkable ecosystem.

Dimension: 279 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781623499914
Edition number: 2 Revised edition