Coastal Zone Biology

Yves Earhart

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Sinopsis

Coastal Zone Biology unveils the dynamic world of intertidal ecosystems, where life thrives between land and sea amid pounding waves, shifting temperatures, and human pressures. Centered on the resilience of coastal organisms, the book reveals how species like mussels and barnacles employ astonishing adaptations—such as heat-shock proteins to withstand scorching heat or rock-gripping cement stronger than industrial adhesives. These survival strategies, honed over millennia, are framed as blueprints for addressing modern climate challenges.

The text underscores ecological interdependencies, illustrating how predator-prey balances and symbiotic relationships sustain biodiversity, while human impacts like pollution and ocean acidification threaten these fragile networks.

Structured to guide readers from tidal pool intricacies to global implications, the book progresses through five clear stages. It begins with foundational concepts like zonation and keystone species, then dives into molecular and behavioral adaptations. Later chapters dissect human-driven disruptions and showcase restoration case studies, blending field research, genomics, and Indigenous knowledge.

Unique in its focus on understudied tropical zones, the book challenges temperate-centric views and bridges organismal biology with systems ecology. Its accessible tone demystifies complex ideas—comparing barnacle feeding rhythms to clockwork, for instance—while advocating for hybrid conservation strategies that merge policy, technology, and community action.

By framing the shore as a living laboratory, Coastal Zone Biology equips scientists, policymakers, and enthusiasts with insights to protect these vital ecosystems. Its fusion of rigorous science, vivid storytelling, and practical tools makes it a standout resource for understanding coastal resilience in an era of rapid change.

Disponible desde: 25/01/2025.

Longitud de impresión: 64 páginas.

Ciencia y tecnología

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