Books Details
Author : Richard K.F. Unsworth Pages : 258 pages Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
Language : ISBN-10 : 1616684739 ISBN-13 : 9781616684730
Books Descriptions
The Coral Triangle in south-east Asia contains over three quarters of the total number
of known coral species and more than half of the world's coral reefs, whilst providing
resources to support the livelihoods of around 120 million people. The Wakatobi
National Park is centrally located within this region, encompassing 13,000km2 and
including a diversity of reefs, seagrass and mangrove habitats whilst also being home
to around 100,000 people. The sustainable use of resources within the Wakatobi is
therefore of significance with regard to both global marine conservation issues and
the well-being of the resident population. Drawing upon contributions from experts
in the natural and social sciences, this book offers the first detailed insight into the
status of the marine environment in the Wakatobi.
