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The Laguna Madre of Texas and Tamaulipas / edited by Kim Withers [and three others].
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Gulf Coast Books, Sponsored by Texas a&M University-Corpus Christi Series
- Gulf Coast Books, Sponsored by Texas a&M University-Corpus Christi Series ; v.36
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Natural history--Texas--Laguna Madre Region.
- Natural history.
- Nature conservation--Texas--Laguna Madre Region.
- Nature conservation.
- Lagoon ecology--Texas--Gulf Coast.
- Lagoon ecology.
- Lagoon ecology--Mexico--Tamaulipas (State).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (518 pages)
- Edition:
- Revised edition.
- Place of Publication:
- College Station, Texas : Texas A&M University Press, [2023]
- Summary:
- The Laguna Madre of Texas and Tamaulipas is a comprehensive examination of the unique hypersaline lagoon system along the Gulf Coast, stretching from South Texas to northeastern Mexico. This revised edition, edited by Kim Withers and others, delves into the ecosystem's geography, climate, geology, and biotic provinces. It highlights the area's rich biodiversity, including its significance for overwintering waterfowl and protected species. The book also covers historical and contemporary conservation efforts, addressing challenges such as habitat expansion and water management. Intended for researchers, conservationists, and students, it underscores the ecological importance of the Laguna Madre and the need for its preservation. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Part 1: Overview
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Geography, Climate, and Hydrography
- Chapter 3: Origin, Development, and Geology
- Chapter 4: Tamaulipan Biotic Province
- Chapter 5: Ranching Heritage
- Part 2: Natural Resources
- Chapter 6: The Environment
- Chapter 7: Seagrass Meadows
- Chapter 8: Open Bay
- Chapter 9: Wind-Tidal Flats
- Chapter 10: Barrier Islands
- Chapter 11: Ecology of the South Texas Coastal Sand Plain
- Chapter 12: Laguna Madre de Tamaulipas
- Chapter 13: Redheads and Other Wintering Waterfowl
- Chapter 14: Colonial Waterbirds and Rookery Islands
- Chapter 15: Shorebirds and Wading Birds
- Chapter 16: Sea Turtles
- Chapter 17: Fishes and Fisheries Organisms
- Part 3: Special Issues and Concerns
- Chapter 18: Brown and Red Tides
- Chapter 19: Expansion of Mangrove Habitat
- Chapter 20: The Laguna Madre: A Conservation Framework
- Chapter 21: Information Gaps and Needs
- Chapter 22: Conservation Issues and Recommendations
- Afterword: Cabins, Floaters, and Lagunatics
- Appendix: Common and Scientific Names
- Literature Cited
- Index.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781623499921
- OCLC:
- 1441720595
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