Island Biogeography in the Sea of Cortez

by Ted J. Case (Editor), Martin L. Cody (Editor), Exequiel Ezcurra (Editor)

This updated and expanded A New Island Biogeography of the Sea of Cortés , first published nearly 20 years ago, integrates new and broader studies encompassing more taxa and more complete island coverage. The present synthesis provides a basis for further research and exploration in upcoming years of the biologically fascinating Sea of Cortés region. The Gulf region is increasingly being exploited, for its natural resources by way of marine fisheries, and for its stunning natural beauty by way of a burgeoning tourism industry. Further, the region's human population is increasing apace. It is appropriate, therefore, that this volume discusses these evolving circumstances, and the efforts of the Mexican government to regulate and manage them. The new Biogeography includes a section on the conservation issues in the Sea of Cortés, past accomplishments and conservation needs as yet outstanding. This book should be of strong interest to conservation biologists, ecologists, and
evolutionary biologists more generally.

690 pages, Hardcover

First published November 21, 2002

Reviews

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent update to the first edition!