One Health Concepts and the Aquatic Ecosystem by Laura D. Urd... - 9781800623224

One Health Concepts and the Aquatic EcosystemAuthor(s): Laura D. Urdes, Chris Walster, Julius Tepper, Patricia Aguirre Meja, Donald Broom, Devon R. Dublin, Gratiela Gradisteanu, Pablo Jarrn-V, Stephen J. Jordan, Alfonso Molina\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: CABI Publishing, United Kingdom\nImprint: CABI Publishing\nISBN-13: 9781800623224, 978-1800623224\nSynopsis\nOceans and other wetlands cover approximately 70% of the Earth's surface and represent some of the most vital and dynamic ecosystems on the planet. These aquatic environments provide essential functions that support both planetary and human well-being - from regulating climate through carbon sequestration and influencing weather patterns, to sustaining biodiversity and supplying food and livelihoods to billions of people. They act as buffers against extreme weather events, nurseries for marine life, and crucial components of global nutrient and water cycles. Despite their critical role, however, oceans and wetlands remain un.