Large Marine Ecosystems of the Indian Ocean: Assessment, Sustainability, and Management
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In this volume marine experts from countries of East Africa and southern Asia describe the conditions of marine resources of the large marine ecosystems of the Indian Ocean. Countries of the region represent over a quarter of the world's population, most of whom are existing at or below the poverty level. The potentials for economic growth through the development of coastal tourism, mariculture, fisheries, mineral extraction, and oil and gas production are examined by the authors in relation to the need for ensuring the long-term sustainability of marine resources.
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Marine experts from countries of East Africa and southern Asia describe the conditions of the large marine ecosystems of the Indian Ocean. Paper. DLC: Marine ecology - Indian Ocean Region.
Large Marine Ecosystems of the Indian Ocean: Assessment, Sustainability and Management,Kenneth Sherman,E. K. Okemwa,M. J. Ntiba,Blackwell Publishing, Incorporated,0632043180,Congresses,Ecology,Indian Ocean Region,Life Sciences - Biology - Marine Biology,Life Sciences - Ecology - Ecosystems,Management,Marine Ecology,Marine resources,Science,Science/Mathematics,Development economics,Environmental science,Indian Ocean,Management of land & natural resources,Science / Ecology,Sustainability
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