DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2015.11.010
Scopus记录号: 2-s2.0-84947975944
论文题名: Oman's coral reefs: A unique ecosystem challenged by natural and man-related stresses and in need of conservation
作者: Burt J.A. ; Coles S. ; van Lavieren H. ; Taylor O. ; Looker E. ; Samimi-Namin K.
刊名: Marine Pollution Bulletin
ISSN: 0025-326X
EISSN: 1879-3363
出版年: 2016
卷: 105, 期: 2 起始页码: 498
结束页码: 506
语种: 英语
英文关键词: Arabian Gulf
; Arabian Sea
; Gulf of Oman
; Management
; Oman Sea
; Persian Gulf
Scopus关键词: Conservation
; Management
; Storms
; Arabian Gulf
; Arabian sea
; Gulf of Oman
; Oman Sea
; Persian Gulf
; Reefs
; anthropogenic effect
; coastal zone management
; coral reef
; environmental conditions
; marine ecosystem
; algal bloom
; Article
; controlled study
; coral reef
; environmental protection
; environmental stress
; environmental temperature
; geographical variation (species)
; nonhuman
; Oman
; population abundance
; population size
; predation
; species diversity
; water analysis
; water quality
; animal
; animal dispersal
; Anthozoa
; biodiversity
; physiology
; population dynamics
; Arabian Sea
; Gulf of Oman
; Indian Ocean
; Persian Gulf
; algae
; Anthozoa
; Asteroidea
; Animal Distribution
; Animals
; Anthozoa
; Biodiversity
; Conservation of Natural Resources
; Coral Reefs
; Oman
; Population Dynamics
Scopus学科分类: Agricultural and Biological Sciences: Aquatic Science
; Earth and Planetary Sciences: Oceanography
; Environmental Science: Pollution
英文摘要: Oman contains diverse and abundant reef coral communities that extend along a coast that borders three environmentally distinct water bodies, with corals existing under unique and often stressful environmental conditions. In recent years Oman's reefs have undergone considerable change due to recurrent predatory starfish outbreaks, cyclone damage, harmful algal blooms, and other stressors. In this review we summarize current knowledge of the biology and status of corals in Oman, particularly in light of recent stressors and projected future threats, and examine current reef management practices. Oman's coral communities occur in marginal environmental conditions for reefs, and hence are quite vulnerable to anthropogenic effects. We recommend a focus on developing conservation-oriented coral research to guide proactive management and expansion of the number and size of designated protected areas in Oman, particularly those associated with critical coral habitat. © 2015 The Authors. Citation statistics:
资源类型: 期刊论文
标识符: http://119.78.100.158/handle/2HF3EXSE/87108
Appears in Collections: 过去全球变化的重建 全球变化的国际研究计划
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作者单位: Center for Genomics and Systems Biology, New York University Abu Dhabi, PO Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu, HI, United States; Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology, Kane'ohe, HI, United States; Blue Eco Services, Hogebiezendijk 31, Ijsselstein, Netherlands; Five Oceans Environmental Services LLC, P.O. Box 660, Muscat, Oman; Naturalis Biodiversity Center, P.O. Box 9517, Leiden, Netherlands
Recommended Citation:
Burt J.A.,Coles S.,van Lavieren H.,et al. Oman's coral reefs: A unique ecosystem challenged by natural and man-related stresses and in need of conservation[J]. Marine Pollution Bulletin,2016-01-01,105(2)