The Ocean of Today, the Legacy of Tomorrow

Navigating the Future of Marine Life and Ecosystems
Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-3-031-88270-8
Verlag: Springer Nature Switzerland

Buch, Englisch, 177 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 499 g

 takes you on an eye-opening journey through the intricate, fragile, and vital marine environments that sustain life on Earth. This comprehensive exploration uncovers the far-reaching impacts of climate change, overfishing, pollution, and habitat destruction on marine biodiversity. With insights into the latest scientific advancements, technological innovations, and conservation strategies, the book delves into the critical choices humanity faces in safeguarding the ocean’s future. Engaging, informative, and forward-thinking, it challenges readers to rethink our relationship with the ocean and highlights the urgent need for sustainable action to protect this indispensable resource.

Zielgruppe

Popular/general

Autoren/Hrsg.

Calbet, Albert

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Ökologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Umweltfaktoren in der Medizin
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Marine Geologie, Ozeanographie (Meereskunde)
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Biodiversität
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Klimawandel, Globale Erwärmung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1. The Ocean in Human Perception.- Chapter 2. Climate Change and Ocean Warming.- Chapter 3. Sea Level Rise – A Looming Catastrophe.- Chapter 4. Ocean Acidification: The Silent Crisis.- Chapter 5. The Polluted Future of Our Oceans.- Chapter 6. Biodiversity Under Threat.- Chapter 7. The Future of Marine Plankton.- Chapter 8. The Rise of Jellyfish Dominance.- Chapter 9. The Consequences of Invasive Species.- Chapter 10. The Future of Fisheries.- Chapter 11. The Overexploitation of Sharks.- Chapter 12. Whales: Guardians of Marine Ecosystems and the Global Battle to Save Them.- Chapter 13. Deep-Sea Ecosystems and Exploitation.- Chapter 14. The Role of Marine Protected Areas.- Chapter 15. Emerging Technologies.- Chapter 16. Future Ocean Resilience and Adaptation Strategies.- Chapter 17. Redefining the Human-Ocean Relationship.

Über Autor(innen)

Albert Calbet is a marine biologist at the Institute of Marine Sciences (CSIC) in Barcelona, Spain, where his research focuses on the ecology and ecophysiology of zooplankton. Over the course of his career, Albert has made significant contributions to the understanding of marine food webs, particularly through his work on microzooplankton. Albert has published over 130 peer-reviewed articles and authored multiple outreach books, dedicated to making marine science accessible to the broader public. His expertise and commitment to education extend to his roles as a mentor and educator, guiding students at the PhD, Master’s, and undergraduate levels. He has served as Deputy Director at the Institute of Marine Sciences, and his research has been supported by prestigious institutions. He regularly participates in scientific conferences, acts as a reviewer for funding agencies, and serves on editorial boards of high-impact scientific journals. In addition to his scientific work, Albert is an advocate for science communication, engaging with the public through social media, articles, conferences, and his outreach books, aimed at inspiring the next generation of marine scientists.