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Author : James Adiel Morris (Jr.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Invasive Lionfish written by James Adiel Morris (Jr.) and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Harris A. Sullivan
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781629481142
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (811 download)
Download or read book The Invasive Lionfish written by Harris A. Sullivan and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Venomous Indo-Pacific lionfish (Pterois miles and P volitans) are now established along the Southeast U.S.A. and parts of the Caribbean and pose a serious threat to reef fish communities of these regions. Lionfish are likely to invade the Gulf of Mexico and potentially South America in the near future. Introductions of lionfish were noted since the 1980s along south Florida and by 2000 lionfish were established off the coast of North Carolina. Lionfish are now one of the more numerous predatory reef fishes at some locations off the Southeast U.S.A. and Caribbean. Lionfish are largely piscivores that feed occasionally on economically important reef fishes. The trophic impacts of lionfish could alter the structure of native reef fish communities and potentially hamper stock rebuilding efforts of the Snapper-Grouper Complex. Additional effects of the lionfish invasion are far-reaching and could increase coral reef ecosystem stress, threaten human health, and ultimately impact the marine aquarium industry. Control strategies for lionfish are needed to mitigate impacts, especially in protected areas. This book provides a general overview of the biology and ecology of lionfish including genetics, taxonomy, reproductive biology, early life history and dispersal, venom defence and predation, and feeding ecology. In addition, alternative management actions for mitigating the negative impacts of lionfish, approaches for reducing the risk of future invasions, and directions for future research are provided.
Author : Christina Hunt
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (125 download)
Download or read book Invasive Caribbean Lionfish written by Christina Hunt and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Lakeshia Anderson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780992302702
Total Pages : 23 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (27 download)
Download or read book Regional Strategy for the Control of Invasive Lionfish in the Wider Caribbean written by Lakeshia Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Strategy is aimed at governments, managers and other stakeholders involved in the control of invasive lionfish in the Caribbean. It provides a framework for action for a regionally coordinated response to the lionfish threat.
Author : Rachel Elizabeth Grey
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Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (13 download)
Download or read book Invasive Lionfish Biology Between Two Regions of the Western Atlantic and Caribbean written by Rachel Elizabeth Grey and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Invasive lionfish (Pterois spp.) were first detected off the coast of Florida in the 1980s and since then have spread throughout the western Atlantic and the Caribbean. Lionfish consume other fish species as well as invertebrates and cephalopods. The presence of this new invasive predator on reefs may alter the community structure and understanding the life history of lionfish is important when considering management strategies. From 2015–2017, 428 lionfish were collected off of the coast of South Carolina, USA, and 1,198 lionfish were collected off of the coast of Honduras. Length frequencies differed by region and sex, with a higher proportion of males being larger than females. Length and weight relationships differed by region, with fish in South Carolina weighing more at a given length. Lionfish ages ranged from 0-7 years in both regions, with males having larger asymptotic lengths than females in both regions. Females had a higher growth coefficient than males in Honduras. Both males and females had a larger asymptotic length in South Carolina than in Honduras. Females in Honduras had a larger growth coefficient than females in South Carolina. The female:male sex ratio in Honduras was 0.75:1 which differed from South Carolina's 1:1 sex ratio. Total lengths at 50% maturity were greater for females than for males in both regions. South Carolina had smaller male and female lengths at 50% mature than Honduras. Spawning fraction of females in Honduras was 14% and 20% in South Carolina. The spawning interval in Honduras was 7 days and 5 days in South Carolina. This study provides a consistent comparison of the life history of lionfish across regions, with Honduras representing the furthest south site that a comprehensive lionfish life history study has been done.
Author : Dr. Silvia Opitz
Publisher : WorldFish
ISBN 13 : 9718709606
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (187 download)
Download or read book Trophic Interactions in Caribbean Coral Reefs written by Dr. Silvia Opitz and published by WorldFish. This book was released on 1996 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Judith S. Weis
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 110707777X
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)
Download or read book Biological Invasions and Animal Behaviour written by Judith S. Weis and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-10-13 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive look at the critical role of animal behaviour in the success and impact of biological invasions.
Author : Polly Alford
Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1457558521
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (575 download)
Download or read book Cook Lionfish written by Polly Alford and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why Cook Lion fish? Lion fish are native to the Pacific, Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. Unfortunately, they have found their way into the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Experts believe that the cause of the lion fish invasion is the dumping of unwanted lion fish from aquariums into the Atlantic for over 2 decades. Lion fish have no natural predators in these waters and are ferocious predators themselves, like vacuum cleaners that suck the life out of the ocean. The invasive lion fish are a very real threat to our coral reefs and ecosystems. They breed rapidly, releasing 15-20,000 eggs every 4 days and even the larvae have few predators! They eat juvenile fish and cleaners such as shrimp, that keep reef fish free from parasites. They are feeding on our key species such as juvenile parrot fish, algae and coral fight for photosynthesis. The parrot fish help keep the coral alive by feeding on the bad algae. If the algae smother the reef, the coral will die and there is no chance of recovery. It is estimated that marine plants produce between 70-80% of the oxygen that we need in order to survive. Without coral reefs, life as we know it cannot exist. The “eat em to beat em” campaign was launched by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in 2010 to encourage a seafood market as a means of mitigating the species’ impact on reef communities. In 2003, Polly Alford founded a conservation diving organisation in Belize. She encountered her first lion fish in 2009 and was subsequently shocked by the rapid invasion. Her organisation introduced a project to remove them, collect data and create local and national awareness. In 2016 Polly decided to enroll her twin sister, Claire (a chef in the UK) in a project to combine their skills and write a lion fish cookbook. The objective was to write easy to follow recipes using lion fish, to create tasty dishes for home cooking. The recipes in this book demonstrate the versatility of this fish and the good news is that lion fish is not only delicious but also high in omega 3. We wrote this book to encourage you to cook one of the most sustainable foods available whilst helping to reduce this potentially catastrophic environmental problem.
Author : Thammineni Pullaiah
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119607035
Total Pages : 1488 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (196 download)
Download or read book Invasive Alien Species written by Thammineni Pullaiah and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-04-21 with total page 1488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES Invasive Alien Species: Observations and Issues from Around the World Volume 1: Issues and Invasions in Africa Invasive alien species are spreading into new ecosystems each year. The impacts caused by these invaders can be swift and devastating. The topic of invasive alien species is large, complex, and globally significant at various scales, exacerbated by the globalization of world economies and increased trade and commerce that has overcome natural barriers to species movement. Invasive alien species threaten global food supplies, water quality and availability, and energy production and delivery. With the added risks associated with global climate change, the global homogenization of plants, animals, and microbes is a major factor in the decline in ecosystem health and ecosystem services worldwide. To counter this trend, there is a critical need to unify governments, cultures, and programs to improve cross-boundary coordination to effectively address the wide range of invasive alien species threats to the environment, economies, and to plant and animal health; particularly human health. This 4-volume work is the first to compile a set of useful material for key topics, to provide a better understanding of the overall global threat of invasive alien species and the diverse array of problems faced around the world, and assemble material that includes potential replicable solutions to overcome these threats. The books also highlight the threat posed by invasive alien species in terms of a global ‘call to action’. Since invasive species know no boundaries, it is our hope that by compiling material from different scientific and social perspectives around the world, and sharing knowledge and examples of a diverse array of associated topics, we can advance global awareness and improve unified national responses to the threat posed by invasive alien species.
Author : Mickey Charteris
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780989052443
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (524 download)
Download or read book Caribbean Reef Life written by Mickey Charteris and published by . This book was released on 1969-10-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caribbean Reef Life covers the full range of a coral reef's biodiversity. This expanded third edition is more than just an ID book; it aims to give divers a deeper understanding of these dynamic ecosystems and how different species, including our own, contribute to the reef as a whole.
Author : Christie Wilcox
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 0374712212
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (747 download)
Download or read book Venomous written by Christie Wilcox and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2016-08-09 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thrilling tale of encounters with nature’s masters of biochemistry From the coasts of Indonesia to the rainforests of Peru, venomous animals are everywhere—and often lurking out of sight. Humans have feared them for centuries, long considering them the assassins and pariahs of the natural world. Now, in Venomous, the biologist Christie Wilcox investigates and illuminates the animals of our nightmares, arguing that they hold the keys to a deeper understanding of evolution, adaptation, and immunity. She reveals just how venoms function and what they do to the human body. With Wilcox as our guide, we encounter a jellyfish with tentacles covered in stinging cells that can kill humans in minutes; a two-inch caterpillar with toxic bristles that trigger hemorrhaging; and a stunning blue-ringed octopus capable of inducing total paralysis. How do these animals go about their deadly work? How did they develop such intricate, potent toxins? Wilcox takes us around the world and down to the cellular level to find out. Throughout her journey, Wilcox meets the intrepid scientists who risk their lives studying these lethal beasts, as well as “self-immunizers” who deliberately expose themselves to snakebites. Along the way, she puts her own life on the line, narrowly avoiding being envenomated herself. Drawing on her own research, Wilcox explains how venom scientists are untangling the mechanisms of some of our most devastating diseases, and reports on pharmacologists who are already exploiting venoms to produce lifesaving drugs. We discover that venomous creatures are in fact keystone species that play crucial roles in their ecosystems and ours—and for this alone, they ought to be protected and appreciated. Thrilling and surprising at every turn, Venomous will change everything you thought you knew about the planet’s most dangerous animals.
Author : Mark A. Albins
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (758 download)
Download or read book Effects of the Invasive Pacific Red Lionfish Pterois Volitans on Native Atlantic Coral-reef Fish Communities written by Mark A. Albins and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Predatory lionfishes (Pterois volitans and P. miles) were introduced to Florida waters during the mid to late 1980s, and eventually established self-sustaining breeding populations in the tropical western Atlantic. These invasive species are now widespread along the southeastern seaboard of the United States, across the Caribbean Sea, and in the Gulf of Mexico. In these regions, lionfish reach larger maximum sizes and higher abundances than they do in their native Pacific, suggesting that they have undergone ecological release. Invaded marine communities have thus far provided little if any biotic resistance. Lionfish are generalist predators with high consumption rates, inhabit a broad range of habitats, are defended from predation by venomous spines, and are capable of long-range larval dispersal. It is possible that lionfish have direct effects on native communities, through consumption of native fishes and competition with native predators, as well as indirect effects, such as overconsumption of herbivorous fishes that prevent seaweeds from outcompeting reef-building corals. There is also serious concern that invasive lionfish could act additively, or even synergistically, with existing stressors of coral-reef systems, such as overfishing and ocean warming, resulting in substantial negative consequences for native ecosystems and economically valuable fisheries. The primary goal of this dissertation was to conduct a set of controlled, replicated field experiments to rigorously examine and measure the effects of lionfish on native reef-fish communities across a range of spatial and temporal scales. In the first experiment (Chapter 2), the net recruitment of native fishes to twenty small patch reefs was compared in the presence (n = 10) and absence (n = 10) of lionfish. This study demonstrated that lionfish reduced net recruitment, or change in abundance of small native fishes, by an average (± SEM) of 78.9 ± 32.2 % over 5 weeks, affecting 23 of 38 species recruiting to reefs in both treatments. In a second experiment (Chapter 4), I examined the effects of lionfish on patch-reef communities of small native fishes relative to, and in combination with, those of a similarly sized native predator, the coney grouper (Cephalopholis fulva). Four different predator treatments were established by transplanting predators (n = 5 reefs each). Treatments included a single small invasive lionfish, a single small native grouper, a grouper and a lionfish together, and predator-free controls. Compared to controls, invasive lionfish caused reductions (mean ± SEM) in abundance (93.7 ± 17.8 %) and species richness (4.6 ± 1.6 species) of small native fishes. The negative effect of lionfish on abundance was 2.6 ± 0.5 times stronger than that of the native grouper. The greatest negative effects on abundance, species richness, evenness, and diversity of native fishes occurred when both lionfish and native grouper were present. Additionally, lionfish grew more than six times faster in both length and mass than did native grouper. A third experiment (Chapter 6) assessed the effects of lionfish on native reef-fish communities at spatial and temporal scales directly relevant to management and conservation efforts. Subsequent to baseline surveys, high- and low-density lionfish treatments were established on 10 large (1400 to 4000 m2) isolated coral reefs. After initiation of treatments, quarterly surveys of the native reef-fish communities were conducted for approximately 14 months. Lionfish caused significant reductions (mean ± SEM) in density (up to 3.22 ± 0.95 fish m−2), biomass (3.26 ± 1.10 g m−2), and species richness (4.92 ± 2.09 species) of small (
Author : Gil Rilov
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 354079235X
Total Pages : 642 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (47 download)
Download or read book Biological Invasions in Marine Ecosystems written by Gil Rilov and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-11-12 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biological invasions are considered to be one of the greatest threats to the integrity of most ecosystems on earth. This volume explores the current state of marine bioinvasions, which have been growing at an exponential rate over recent decades. Focusing on the ecological aspects of biological invasions, it elucidates the different stages of an invasion process, starting with uptake and transport, through inoculation, establishment and finally integration into new ecosystems. Basic ecological concepts - all in the context of bioinvasions - are covered, such as propagule pressure, species interactions, phenotypic plasticity, and the importance of biodiversity. The authors approach bioinvasions as hazards to the integrity of natural communities, but also as a tool for better understanding fundamental ecological processes. Important aspects of managing marine bioinvasions are also discussed, as are many informative case studies from around the world.
Author : James Adiel Morris (Jr.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780615699745
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (997 download)
Download or read book Invasive Lionfish written by James Adiel Morris (Jr.) and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes best practices and strategies for control and management of an invasive fish species in the tropical western Atlantic and Caribbean.
Author : Yossi Loya
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9783319927343
Total Pages : 1003 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (273 download)
Download or read book Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems written by Yossi Loya and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-06-21 with total page 1003 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book summarizes what is known about mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) geographically and by major taxa. MCEs are characterized by light-dependent corals and associated communities typically found at depths ranging from 30-40 m. and extending to over 150 m. in tropical and subtropical ecosystems. They are populated with organisms typically associated with shallow coral reefs, such as macroalgae, corals, sponges, and fishes, as well as specialist species unique to mesophotic depths. During the past decade, there has been an increasing scientific and management interest in MCEs expressed by the exponential increase in the number of publications studying this unique environment. Despite their close proximity to well-studied shallow reefs, and the growing evidence of their importance, our scientific knowledge of MCEs is still in its early stages. The topics covered in the book include: regional variation in MCEs; similarities and differences between mesophotic and shallow reef taxa, biotic and abiotic conditions, biodiversity, ecology, geomorphology, and geology; potential connectivity between MCEs and shallow reefs; MCE disturbances, conservation, and management challenges; and new technologies, key research questions/knowledge gaps, priorities, and future directions in MCE research.
Author : Daniel Pauly
Publisher : WorldFish
ISBN 13 : 9711022281
Total Pages : 463 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (11 download)
Download or read book Length-based Methods in Fisheries Research written by Daniel Pauly and published by WorldFish. This book was released on 1987 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Specific aims of the conference were: to identify the specific features of sampling schemes used to obtain length-frequency data for stock assessment; to review length-based methodologies for stock assessment of fish and aquatic invertebrates, with particular reference to their precision and accuracy; to review and test computer programs implementing length-based methods.
Author : Ned DeLoach
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Reef Fish Behavior written by Ned DeLoach and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overview of what is presently known about the behavior and ecology of reef fishes in the thaters of Florida, the Caribbean, and the Bahamas.
