Global Climate Change and Coral Reefs: Implications for People and Reefs : Report of the UNEP-IOC-ASPEI-IUCN Global Task Team on the Implications of Climate Change on Coral ReefsClive R. Wilkinson, Robert W. Buddemeier, UNEP-IOC-ASPEI-IUCN Global Task Team on the Implications of Climate Change on Coral Reefs IUCN, 1994 - 124 pages A global overview of the potential impacts of climate change and sea level rise on coral reefs, and of the implications of such impacts for ecological sustainable use of coral reefs. Includes information on the status and trends of reef conservation and use around the world, and suggestions for management of reefs in a changing world. |
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... conservation and development can reinforce each other in marine and coastal environments ; conserve marine and coastal species and ecosystems ; enhance aware- ness of marine and coastal conservation issues and management ; and mobilise ...
... conservation and development can reinforce each other in marine and coastal environments ; conserve marine and coastal species and ecosystems ; enhance aware- ness of marine and coastal conservation issues and management ; and mobilise ...
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... conserve the remaining resources . Similar situations occur in the northeast Indian Ocean , where conservation pressures are increasing in Thailand , Malaysia and Indonesia . The need for reef conservation is strongest in the island ...
... conserve the remaining resources . Similar situations occur in the northeast Indian Ocean , where conservation pressures are increasing in Thailand , Malaysia and Indonesia . The need for reef conservation is strongest in the island ...
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... CONSERVATION UNION Founded in 1948 , The World Conservation Union brings together States , government agencies and a diverse range of non - governmental organisations in a unique world partnership : over 800 members in all , spread ...
... CONSERVATION UNION Founded in 1948 , The World Conservation Union brings together States , government agencies and a diverse range of non - governmental organisations in a unique world partnership : over 800 members in all , spread ...
Contents
Human Uses of Reefs and the Consequences | 25 |
Climate Variability and Climate Change | 41 |
Effects of Climate Change on Reefs and Human | 57 |
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