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Marine systems face a multitude of anthropogenic stressors such as climate change, recreational and commercial fishing, aquaculture practices, pollution, and coastal urbanization. These stressors exert escalating pressure on marine ecosystems, leading to noticeable changes in habitat conditions as well as alterations in the abundance and diversity of their communities. Understanding the impacts of these stressors proves challenging due to their interactions with various factors, such as species richness, environmental fluctuations, system openness, stressor tolerance, and the occurrence rate and intensity of each stressor. Therefore, a comprehensive analysis of the entire ecosystem is crucial. It is essential to consider the unique characteristics of each marine environment when assessing the cumulative stress that affects them. This book provides insights into the functioning of marine ecosystems and their responses to both natural and human-induced drivers within the framework of sustainable marine resource utilization. This book will make a valuable contribution to the scientific community, serving as a resource to inform decision-makers and the general public about the current state of knowledge regarding the marine environment and the human footprints on our seas.
Contents
Preface to the Series. Preface. MAJOR HUMAN IMPACTS ON MARINE ECOSYSTEMS. Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Biological Communities. Impact of Fisheries on Marine Ecosystems. Options for Low-technology and/or Low-cost IMTA Systems. Organic Pollutants and Plastics Threatening the Ocean's Health: An Urgent Issue. The Role of Driftwood in the Trapping of Plastics in Beach Environments. CHALLENGES IN PARTICULAR MARINE ECOSYSTEMS. Sandy Shores: Highly Dynamic and Vulnerable Ecosystems. Anthropogenic Threats on Intertidal Rocky Shores: Impacts of Global and Local Stressors. Estuaries: Patterns and Trends on Ecosystem Structure and Functioning under Global Changes. An Ecosystem View of Anthropogenic Impacts in the Deep Ocean. TOOLS FOR TACKLING ANTHROPOGENIC IMPACTS. How can DNA Barcoding be Useful in the Conservation of Marine Organisms? The Tool Box for Mechanistic Understanding of Conservation Problems Facing Marine Wildlife. Ecosystem-based Governance for a Sustainable Blue Economy: Insights from Offshore Wind in Australia. Marine Ecosystem Restoration. Index. About the Editors.
