Marine Ecosystems by Tasman P. Crowe, Christopher L. J. Frid - 9781107037670

Marine EcosystemsHuman Impacts on Biodiversity, Functioning and Services\nAuthor(s): Tasman P. Crowe, Christopher L. J. Frid\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781107037670, 978-1107037670\nSynopsis\nEcosystem services are emerging as a key driver of conservation policy and environmental management. Delivery of ecosystem services depends on the efficient functioning of ecosystems, which in turn depends on biodiversity and environmental conditions. Many marine ecosystems are extremely productive and highly valued, but they are increasingly threatened by human activities. With contributions from leading researchers, this volume synthesises current understanding of the effects on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning caused by a variety of human activities and pressures at play in coastal marine ecosystems. The authors examine the likely consequences for ecosystem service provision, covering key topic.