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Rhodolith/Maërl Beds: A Global Perspective

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Editors:
  1. Rafael Riosmena-Rodríguez

    1. Departamento de Biología Marina, Universidad de Baja California Sur, La Paz, BCS, Mexico

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  2. Wendy Nelson

    1. School of Biological Sciences University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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  3. Julio Aguirre

    1. Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain

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  • This engaging book synthesizes the current state of knowledge on a globally significant ecosystem
  • It is of great assistance to research workers, resource managers, policymakers and all those interested in the marine ecosystem, coastal ecology or global and geological processes
  • This book provides the first comprehensive compilation of what is known about these unique marine ecosystems combines knowledge from biology, physiology, geology, taxonomy, and phylogeny, in an interdisciplinary approach discusses how global warming or acidification of the ocean might influence the future distribution of rhodolith and maerl beds
  • It includes the discussion how global warming or acidification of the ocean might influence the future distribution of Rhodolith/maerl beds

Part of the book series: Coastal Research Library (COASTALRL, volume 15)

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. The Role of Rhodolith/Maërl Beds in Modern Oceans

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Natural History of Rhodolith/Maërl Beds: Their Role in Near-Shore Biodiversity and Management

      • Rafael Riosmena-Rodríguez
      Pages 3-26

    3. Coralline Algae as Recorders of Past Climatic and Environmental Conditions

      • Nicholas A. Kamenos, Heidi L. Burdett, Nicolas Darrenougue
      Pages 27-53

    4. Effects of Ocean Warming and Acidification on Rhodolith/Maërl Beds

      • Sophie Martin, Jason M. Hall-Spencer
      Pages 55-85

    5. Economic Importance of Coralline Carbonates

      • Giovanni Coletti, Daniela Basso, Alfredo Frixa
      Pages 87-101

  3. The Role of Rhodolith/Maërl Beds in Historical Oceans

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 103-103
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    2. Rhodoliths and Rhodolith Beds in the Rock Record

      • Julio Aguirre, Juan C. Braga, Davide Bassi
      Pages 105-138

    3. Re-sedimented Rhodoliths in Channelized Depositional Systems

      • Davide Bassi, Lucia Simone, James H. Nebelsick
      Pages 139-167

    4. Neogene Rhodoliths in the Mediterranean Basins

      • Juan C. Braga
      Pages 169-193

    5. Oligocene Rhodolith Beds in the Central Mediterranean Area

      • Marco Brandano
      Pages 195-219

    6. Taphonomic Range and Sedimentary Dynamics of Modern and Fossil Rhodolith Beds: Macaronesian Realm (North Atlantic Ocean)

      • Markes E. Johnson, Jorge Ledesma-Vázquez, Ricardo S. Ramalho, Carlos M. da Silva, Ana Cristina Rebelo, Ana Santos et al.
      Pages 221-261

  4. Conservation Status of Rhodolith/Maërl at Major Ocean Basins

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 263-263
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    2. North Atlantic Rhodolith Beds

      • Jazmin J. Hernandez-Kantun, Jason M. Hall-Spencer, Jacques Grall, Walter Adey, Fabio Rindi, Christine A. Maggs et al.
      Pages 265-279

    3. Mediterranean Rhodolith Beds

      • Daniela Basso, Lorenza Babbini, Angel Alfonso Ramos-Esplá, Maria Salomidi
      Pages 281-298

    4. South Atlantic Rhodolith Beds: Latitudinal Distribution, Species Composition, Structure and Ecosystem Functions, Threats and Conservation Status

      • Gilberto M. Amado-Filho, Ricardo G. Bahia, Guilherme H. Pereira-Filho, Leila L. Longo
      Pages 299-317

    5. Eastern Pacific

      • Néstor M. Robinson, Cindy Fernández-García, Rafael Riosmena-Rodríguez, Edgar F. Rosas-Alquicira, Brenda Konar, Heloise Chenelot et al.
      Pages 319-333

    6. Western Pacific

      • Aki Kato, Masasuke Baba, Shinya Matsuda, Yasufumi Iryu
      Pages 335-347

    7. South Pacific

      • Wendy Nelson, Kate Neill
      Pages 349-359

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 361-368
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About this book

Rhodolith beds are recognized internationally as a unique ecosystem, and they are the focus of this interdisciplinary book. These marine beds occur worldwide, from the tropics to the poles, ranging in depth from intertidal to deep subtidal habitats and they are also represented in extensive fossil deposits. In the light of international interest in rhodoliths and maerl concerning their role in coastal ecosystems and with respect to biodiversity, fisheries, and the production of sediment, this book provides the most comprehensive view possible. As readers will discover, rhodoliths/maerl are fundamental to a range of ecological processes, acting as ecosystem engineers including playing key roles in recruitment and providing nursery habitats. Rhodoliths/maerl have been used commercially in some parts of the world, and they are understood to be vulnerable to coastal modifications and human-induced change, and hence their status may serve as an indicator of ecosystem health. Rhodoliths/maerl contribute to global carbon budgets although the extent remains to be evaluated, as do the potential impacts of changing global climates and ocean acidification.

Reviews

“The reader will find some relevant information about Magnesium, Strontium, Barium, Lithium, Uranium … .This book is warmly recommended to all persons working with recent and fossils coralline algae, for biologists, palaeontologists as well as for sedimentologists.” (Thomas Hofmann, Jahrbuch der Geologischen Bundesanstalt, Vol. 158 (1 - 4), December, 2018)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Departamento de Biología Marina, Universidad de Baja California Sur, La Paz, BCS, Mexico

    Rafael Riosmena-Rodríguez

  • School of Biological Sciences University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

    Wendy Nelson

  • Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain

    Julio Aguirre

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