1170288
9781881173601
The Raja Ampat islands are another example of a highly diverse coral ecosystem under threat. Such regions stand out not only because of their species richness, endemism, and habitat level diversity, but also because of their relatively pristine condition. Yet portions of these coral ecosystems face imminent destruction and degradation because of over-fishing or destructive fishing, pollution, population growth, and the urbanization of coastlines. This rapid assessment catalogs the current biological state of the Raja Ampat islands and assesses potential threats.McKenna, Sheila A. is the author of 'Marine Rapid Assessment of the Raja Ampat Islands, Papua Province, Indonesia' with ISBN 9781881173601 and ISBN 1881173607.
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