An adjunct to "Ocean Planet," a major traveling exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution, this fascinating book is the first to explore the newest discoveries in oceanography and marine ecology in the context of the global economy and human population growth. For thousands of years humanity has seen the oceans as a mysterious and limitless source of treasures to be fished, harvested, mined, and salvaged. Now accelerating developments in ocean studies offer a new understanding of the oceans, their role in a global ecosystem, and their vulnerability to threats from human action. Drawing on the latest research this book offers a fascinating tour of the complex reaches of our ocean world and points the way toward changes that will preserve, rather than squander, the wealth of oceans.

The Wealth of Oceans: Environment and Development on Our Ocean Planet

Business & Money

Weber, Michael L.

Gradwohl, Judith

Economics

W.W.Norton&Company

Through engaging essays, powerful photos, and compelling facts, Ocean Planet explores the role that the vast and beautiful seas play in our lives. Published on the 25th anniversary of Earth Day, this book will change the way readers think about the sea around them. 115 illustrations, 86 in color.

Ocean Planet: Writings and Images of the Sea

Science & Math

BENCHLEY, Peter

Biological Sciences

Harry N.Abrams, Inc.

A source book on the causes and effects of tropical deforestation.

Saving the Tropical Forests

Dizikes, Helen

Greenberg, Russell S.

Island Press

The destruction of the tropical forest is one of the major problems of our time. Vast areas are rapidly becoming wastelands which support only a few tough weeds, perhaps some cattle, and the farms allowed to the poor. This book provides a vision of hope: in Latin America. Africa. And South East Asia, growing numbers of people are developing techniques specifically designed to promote the wise use and preservation of remaining forest lands. However, these grassroots strategies are often ignored in favour of grandiose schemes which inevitably fail. This pattern must be broken now or the tropical forests will be lost forever. Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution. Preface by Michael Robinson, Director, National Zoological Park. Smithsonian Institution Originally published in 1988

Saving the Tropical Forests (Natural Resource Management Set)

Greenberg, Russell

Environmental & Natural Resources Law

Routledge

Case studies from throughout the world show how the destruction of tropical forests can be halted and their sustainable management maintained.

Earthscan / James & James

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