Wescott geoff (4 Ergebnisse)

Octavo,416 pp.,colour photographs, maps., softcover WAS $90. The vast expanses of ocean that cover about 70% of our planet have been negatively affected by fishing, pollution and, increasingly, by climate change. To mitigate these effects and safeguard the delicate ecological and environmental functions of oceans and their remarkable biodiversity, international agreements have led to the ongoing creation of marine protected areas around the world. In some of these areas, human activity is prohibited and in others it is managed in a sustainable way. Australia is at the forefront of marine conservation, with one of the largest systems of marine protected areas in the world. This book presents much of Australia's experience, sharing important lessons from the Great Barrier Reef and many other extraordinary marine protected areas. It presents real-world examples, leading academic research, perspectives on government policy, and information from Indigenous sea country management, non-governmental organisations, and commercial and recreational fishing sectors.…

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft Cover. Reprint. 8vo. original printed paper wraps; pp. x (last blank), 218, with illustrations & maps. A fine copy.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 306 pages. 9.50x6.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.