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Author:

Coastal Ecology Conference (4th : 2006 : Mombasa, Kenya)

Title:

Advances in coastal ecology : people, processes and ecosystems in Kenya / edited by Jan Hoorweg & Nyawira Muthiga.

Publisher:

African Studies Centre,

Copyright Date:

2009

Description:

xi, 259 p. : ill., maps. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Coastal ecology--Kenya--Congresses.
Coastal ecosystem health--Kenya--Congresses.
Coastal zone management--Kenya--Congresses.

Other Authors:

Hoorweg, Jan.
Muthiga, Nyawira.

Notes:

"In collaboration with Wildlife Conservation Society, Marine Program, ... Bronx, New York"--T.p. verso. Papers presented at Coastal Ecology Conference IV, Mombasa, May 29-30, 2006. "This is the fourth volume in a series of conference proceedings on the ecology of the Kenyan Coast, since 1997"--P. 4 of cover. Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Contents:

Structural inventory of mangrove forests in Ngomeni / G Bundotich (p. 111-121). -- Exploitation of marine aquarium reef fisheries at the Kenyan coast / G. M Okemwa (p. 28-42). -- Income diversification and fishing practices among artisanal fishers on the Malindi-Kilifi coast / J Hoorweg (p. 43-59). -- Human dimensions of conserving Kenya's coral reefs / J.E Cinner (p. 60-78). -- Marine conservation : the voice of the fishers / N Versleijen (p. 79-98). -- The capacity of fisherfolk to implement beach management units in Diani-Chale / S. J Oluoch (p. 99-110). -- Structural inventory of mangrove forests in Ngomeni / G Bundotich (p. 111-121). --
Interaction between hydrography and tides of an ebb-dominated shallow water estuary -- the Tudor Creek / M. M Nguli (p. 131-242). Mangrove plantation experiments for controlling coastal erosion at Gazi Bay / J. K Lang-at (p. 131-137). -- Biomass accumulation in a rehabilitated mangrove forest at Gazi Bay / F Tamooh (p. 138-150). -- Seasonal fluctuations in zooxanthellae densities in corals in the Mombasa Marine Park, 1998-2006 / G Grimsditch (p. 151-161). -- Holothurian population resource assessment : Mombasa Marine National Park and nearby unprotected reefs / P Orwa (p. 162-177). -- Evaluating the effectiveness of management of the Kisite-Mpunguti marine protected area / N. A Muthiga (p. 178-192). -- Perceptions about trends and threats regarding sea turtles in Kenya / A Wamukota (p. 193-208). -- Planning and evaluating performance of ecosystem restoration projects -- the case of Bamburi limestone quarry / P Kahumbu (p. 209-221). -- Tick species, distribution, and control in rehabilitated quarries in Bamburi, Mombasa / S Okanga (p. 222-230). -- Interaction between hydrography and tides of an ebb-dominated shallow water estuary -- the Tudor Creek / M. M Nguli (p. 131-242).

Series:

African studies collection, 1876-018X ; v. 20

ISBN:

9054480904
9789054480907

OCLC:

(OCoLC)688186387

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)