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"Cover" -- "Title Page" -- "Copyright" -- "Contents" -- "Contributors" -- "Foreword" -- "Preface" -- "Part I Spatial Patterning in the Sea" -- "Chapter 1 Introducing Seascape Ecology" -- "1.1 Introduction" -- "1.2 Landscape Ecology and the Emergence of Seascape Ecology" -- "1.3 What is a Seascape?" -- "1.3.1 The Patch‐Matrix and Patch‐Mosaic Models of Seascape Structure" -- "1.3.2 The Spatial Gradient Model of Seascape Structure" -- "1.3.3 Combining Spatial Gradients and Patch Mosaics" -- "1.3.4 Chemical Seascapes and Ocean Soundscapes" -- "1.4 Why Scale Matters in Seascape Ecology" -- "1.5 Seascape Ecology can Inform Marine Stewardship" -- "1.6 Conclusions and Future Directions" -- "References" -- "Chapter 2 Mapping and Quantifying Seascape Patterns" -- "2.1 Introduction" -- "2.2 Defining Seascape Applications" -- "2.3 Identifying Scales for Seascape Mapping" -- "2.4 Sensor Selection for Seascape Mapping" -- "2.4.1 Passive and Active Sensors" -- "2.4.2 Environmental Conditions Limiting Passive and Active Sensors" -- "2.5 Representing Patterns in Seascape Maps" -- "2.5.1 The Continuous Gradient Concept" -- "2.5.2 The Patch‐Mosaic Model" -- "2.5.3 Spatial Surrogates (Proxies)" -- "2.6 Quantifying Seascape Structure" -- "2.6.1 Sensitivity to Scale" -- "2.7 Applications of Seascape Maps and Spatial Pattern Metrics" -- "2.7.1 Understanding Uncertainty in Seascape Maps" -- "2.8 Conclusions and Future Research Priorities" -- "References" -- "Chapter 3 Pelagic Seascapes" -- "3.1 Introduction" -- "3.2 Pattern and Process in the Pelagic Realm" -- "3.2.1 Broad‐scale Biogeographic Provinces" -- "3.2.2 Finer Scale Patchiness and Patch Dynamics" -- "3.2.3 Ecoclines and Ecotones in Pelagic Seascapes" -- "3.2.4 Beneath the Surface: the Vertical Dimension of Pelagic Seascapes" -- "3.3 Spatial Pattern Metrics for Pelagic Seascapes

Cuba has some of the most well-protected coastal ecosystems in the Caribbean Sea, with strong marine policies and legislation, including a system of marine protected areas intended to cover 25% of its insular shelf. The "crown jewel" of the system, Jardines de la Reina National Park, has near pristine levels of apex predators and well-preserved coral reefs. Yet overfishing, illegal fishing, land-based pollution, and global changes, including increased bleaching events and more intense hurricanes, are widespread stressors and major threats to marine ecosystems. Limited resources have hindered Cuba's ability to address these threats. Despite having numerous shared species and resources with the United States, the political division between the two governments has resulted in limited transfer of scientific information. At the end of 2014, the Obama and Castro administrations announced that they would begin improving relations after an approximately 50-yr gap that followed the US embargo of 1962, presenting an opportunity for more scientific exchange and collaboration in environmental management. This special issue of the Bulletin of Marine Science celebrates Cuban marine science and conservation efforts, while recognizing that improved relations and increased tourism and trade could put some natural areas at risk. Joint research shows promise that Cuba, the US, and other countries can work together on regional conservation efforts.

Preface -- The marine physical environment during the Polar Night -- Light in the Polar Night -- Marine micro- and macroalgae in the Polar Night -- Zooplankton in the Polar Night -- Benthic communities in the Polar Night -- Fish ecology in the Polar Night -- Biological clocks and rhythms in polar organisms -- Sensor carrying platforms -- Operative habitat mapping and monitoring in the Polar Night -- The Polar Night exhibition: Life and light at the dead of night -- Index.

1. Introduction to Rangeland Wildlife Ecology and Conservation -- Part I Rangeland Ecosystems and Processes -- 2. Rangelands of Western North America -- 3. A History of North American Rangelands -- 4. Western Rangeland Livestock Production Systems and Grazing Management -- 5. Manipulation of Rangeland Wildlife Habitats -- 6. Role and Management of Fire in Rangelands -- 7. Water is Life: Importance and Management of Riparian Areas for Rangeland Wildlife -- 8. Rangeland Biodiversity -- Part II Species Accounts -- 9. Prairie Grouse -- 10. Sage-Grouse -- 11. Quails -- 12. Rangeland Songbirds -- 13. Wetland Birds of Rangelands -- 14. Avian Predators in Rangelands -- 15. Burrowing Rodents -- 16. Mesocarnivores of Western Rangelands -- 17. Black-tailed and Mule Deer -- 18. White-tailed Deer -- 19. Pronghorn -- 20. Elk -- 21. Feral Equids -- 22. Mountain Ungulates -- 23. American Bison -- 24. Large Carnivores -- 25. Amphibians and Reptiles -- 26. Insects in Grassland Ecosystems -- Part III Social-Ecological Considerations -- 27. Wildlife, Rural Communities, and the Rangeland Livelihoods they Share: Opportunities in a Diverse Economies Approach -- 28. Living with Predators: A 20-year Case Study in the Blackfoot River Watershed of Montana -- 29. A Perspective on Rangeland and Wildlife Disciplines: Similarities Over Differences -- 30. Future of Rangeland Wildlife in North America.

While oceans are vast, they represent a fragile resource that must be protected if we want to protect our livelihoods and our planet. Marine pollution has been a topic of concern for a long time, and it has recently attracted the attention of scientists, environmentalists, economists, politicians and journalists in mainstream media, . Besides providing food, transportation routes and other resources, the oceans serve as a heat absorbing sink which offsets the extreme heating effects of climate change, but only to a limited degree. Pollution in marine environments such as the oceans, poses a threat to coastal communities by affecting the fauna and flora in the environment and the health of the nearby population. This has a disruptive effect on the health and economy of these communities. Marine Pollution: Current Status, Impacts and Remedies emphasizes the limitations of marine resources that relevant environments provide. Readers will find chapters on methods to assess pollution as well as important information for identifying, measuring, and remediating various pollutants. The book also covers some known pollutants (heavy metals, organic pollutants, microplastics) and ways to manage these substances. Other issues covered in the book include problems caused by invasive species, and the ecological problems caused by pollutants which affect local fauna and flora. This book will prove to be a useful resource for students, researchers, and policymakers, who are working in environmental science, marine conservation and allied fields.

AbstractThe oceans are a treasure trove of natural resources and an essential regulator of the global climate. Still, due to economic development and human activities in recent years, these ecosystems have suffered varying degrees of degradation, so the restoration of marine ecosystems is essential. At the same time, states should strengthen the synergy of marine disaster prevention and mitigation efforts and jointly defend against the impact of maritime disasters on human lives, property, and climate change. On June 28–29, 2023, the Forum on Restoration of Marine Ecological Environment Protection, Disaster Prevention, and Mitigation was held in Qingdao's West Coast New Area. The forum adopted a combination of "online and offline." Nearly 150 experts and scholars in marine-related environmental protection, disaster prevention, and mitigation from organizations, universities, and research institutes across multiple countries attended the event.

Discusses water disputes, focusing on riparian experience between Israelis and Palestinians in Jerusalem and international riparian conflicts; political geography analysis drawn from evidence in the Transboundary Freshwater Dispute Database. Palestinian-Israel territorial dispute, water conflicts, and water treaty between Israel and Jordan.

This pioneering volume provides a blueprint for managing the challenges of ocean conservation using marine historical ecology-an interdisciplinary area of study that is helping society to gain a more in-depth understanding of past human-environmental interactions in coastal and marine ecosystems and of the ecological and social outcomes associated with these interactions. Developed by groundbreaking practitioners in the field, Marine Historical Ecology in Conservation highlights the innovative ways that historical ecology can be applied to improve conservation and management efforts in the oceans. The book focuses on four key challenges that confront marine conservation: (1) recovering endangered species, (2) conserving fisheries, (3) restoring ecosystems, and (4) engaging the public. Chapters emphasize real-world conservation scenarios appropriate for students, faculty, researchers, and practitioners in marine science, conservation biology, natural resource management, paleoecology, and marine and coastal archaeology. By focusing on success stories and applied solutions, this volume delivers the required up-to-date science and tools needed for restoration and protection of ocean and coastal ecosystems

Chapter 1. Introduction to Marine Biology -- Part I Japanese Marine Flora and Fauna -- Chapter 2. Japanese Marine Life -- Chapter 3. Basic Taxonomy of Marine Organisms -- Chapter 4. Marine Plankton -- Chapter 5. Marine Algae and Plants -- Chapter 6. Marine Animals -- Chapter 7. Distribution of marine species on the marine seashore -- Part II Cell and Developmental Biology -- Chapter 8. Marine organisms and life science -- Chapter 9. Gametes and fertilization -- Chapter 10. Development of Marine Invertebrates -- Chapter 11. Development of marine fish: several procedures for the observation of embryonic development -- Chapter 12. Development of Marine Algae -- Chapter 13. Animal Larvae and Evolution -- Part III Marine Zoology -- Chapter 14. Contribution of marine animals in physiology, endocrinology and ethology -- Chapter 15. Physiology -- Chapter 16. Endocrinology -- Chapter 17. Animal Behavior -- Part IV Marine Ecology -- Chapter 18. Marine Ecology Introduction -- Chapter 19. Marine Ecology – Temperate to Tropical -- Chapter 20. Marine Ecology – Intertidal/Littoral Zone -- Chapter 21. Marine Ecology – Sea Shelf to Deep Sea -- Chapter 22. Marine Ecology – Survey Techniques in Marine Ecology -- Chapter 23. Experimental Design in Marine Ecology -- Part V Marine Environmental Science -- Chapter 24. Marine Environmental Science Introduction -- Chapter 25. Elemental Circulation -- Chapter 26. Human Impact -- Chapter 27. Survey Techniques in Marine Environmental Sciences -- Chapter 28. Experimental Design in Marine Environmental Sciences -- Part VI Selected Topics in Marine Biology -- Chapter 29. Marine Data -- Chapter 30. Biologging -- Chapter 31. Marine Microbes. Chapter 32. Marine Conservation. .