Search for dissertations about: "Mangrove forests"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Mangrove forests.

  2. 1. Mangroves and seafood production : the ecological economics of sustainability

    Author : Patrik Rönnbäck; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Mangrove forests; Fish culture; Fiskodling; Mangrove; Räkor odling; Livsmedelsförsörjning; Aqvakultur;

    Abstract : .... READ MORE

  4. 2. Managing Mangrove Ecosystem Services for Local Livelihoods and Adaptations in Tanzania

    Author : Baraka Nyangoko; Håkan Berg; Martin Gullström; Mwita Mangora; Mwanahija Shalli; Johan Hollander; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Mangroves; ecosystem services; mangrove management; livelihoods; ecosystem-based adaptation; Tanzania; naturgeografi; Physical Geography;

    Abstract : Recognizing the importance of ecosystem services (ES) for peoples' livelihoods and well-being is important for decision-making processes on conservation. Mangrove ecosystems in Tanzania are protected by law, but they continue to be exposed to degradation and loss, and there is still limited information about the awareness, preferences, status and trends of the ES they provide. READ MORE

  5. 3. Evaluation of suitable nursery areas for penaeid shrimps in shallow water systems in southern Mozambique

    Author : Daniela de Abreu; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Tropics; Southeast Africa; Shallow water; Estuaries; Nursery ground value; Decapods; Penaeidae; Carbon and nitrogen isotopes; Diet; Acetyl cholinesterase; Butyryl cholinesterase; Metals;

    Abstract : Tropical shallow water habitats such as estuaries, mangrove forests and seagrass beds are important nursery areas for juveniles of many commercially important species including penaeid shrimp. Penaeids are one of the most important fishery resources worldwide, and in Mozambique they are the basis of a profitable commercial fishery, landing hundreds of tons per year. READ MORE

  6. 4. Making Blue Carbon : Coastal Ecosystems at the Science-Policy Interface

    Author : Terese Thoni; BECC: Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; climate change; UNFCCC; science-policy interface; Blue Carbon; coastal ecosystems; klimatförändringarna; kustnära ekosystem; blått kol; relationen mellan vetenskap och politik; UNFCCC;

    Abstract : Climate change is a growing threat to mankind. The message from the scientific community is clear: we need to act fast and profoundly. The political response has, however, been slow. The likelihood that we will be able to meet our political climate goals only by reducing emissions is slim. READ MORE