The Ecology of the Indonesian Seas |
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| Author:
| Tomascik, Tomas
Mah, Anmarie Janice
Moosa, Mohammad Kasim |
| Series title: | The Ecology of Indonesia Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-850186-2 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 1997 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $99.05AUD $127.95 |
Book Description:
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Located between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and between the Asian and Australian continents, the seas of the Indonesian Archipelago have a significant role in global weather patterns and oceanic circulation. The dynamic interplay between geological, physical, chemical, and biological processes, past and present, has given rise to one of the most diverse marine regions on the planet. Using maps and numerous illustrations, The Ecology of the Indonesian Seas describes the complex...
More DescriptionLocated between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and between the Asian and Australian continents, the seas of the Indonesian Archipelago have a significant role in global weather patterns and oceanic circulation. The dynamic interplay between geological, physical, chemical, and biological processes, past and present, has given rise to one of the most diverse marine regions on the planet. Using maps and numerous illustrations, The Ecology of the Indonesian Seas describes the complex coastal and marine ecosystems of the region in rich detail. Discussion of development, resource use and ecologically sustainable management plans is also incorporated.