endangered ecosystems

Describes coral reefs and the problems they face, discussing how they are affected by human activities and their possible future.

An illustrated exploration of freshwater environments, including mountain streams, coastal rivers, billabongs, wetlands, and ponds; with a look at the different plants and animals that live in freshwater habitats, and discussion of the effects of people on these environments.

Contains thirteen articles in which the authors explore the extent to which the world's coral reefs are threatened, debating the effects of global warming, natural and human threats, cyanide fishing, African dust, tourism, and trade in coral organisms, and looking at strategies to protect coral reefs.

Presents more than twenty natural history essays and short stories about the five areas of the Everglades ecosystem, written by southern writers.

Traces the history of conservation in the United States; features a state-by-state roster of sites that possess special or unique natural resource values; and includes a glossary of selected terms, and listings of related state and federal agencies.

Chronicles the story of Olaus and Mardy Murie, who helped to create the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and his own adventures in northeastern Alaska through a series of essays on the wildlife of the region and attempts to combat the politics that threaten the area.

Relates observations about the disappearance of rare, exotic, and endangered species and ecosystems. Discusses the habitats of monk seals, albatrosses, and migrating monarch butterflies.

Examines the health of seas around the world, discussing ocean ecosystems, threats to marine life, fishing methods, sustainable tourism, and other related topics.

Describes the Gal?pagos Islands with their rich and unique flora and fauna, regional divisions, invading species, overfishing, ecological dangers, and conservation measures.

Discusses the disappearance of the great meat-eating beasts from the world, including wolves, flying raptors, monstrous fish, and large cats, and examines the possibly disastrous consequences of the absence of these predators for the biosphere.