We are pleased to announce that, through collaboration with the Third Institute of Oceanography, China (TIO) and Prof. Dr. Jianguo Du, a book has been published.
Title:
Flora and Fauna of Seagrass Beds in and around the South China Sea (ISBN: 978-7-03-075904-7)
Authors:
Jianguo Du, Jillian Lean-Sim Ooi, Wenjia Hu, Bin Chen, Weilin Chen, Guanglong Qiu, Affendi Yang Amri, Laddawan Sangsawang, Udhi Eko Hernawan, Shiquan Chen.
IOES Associate Member: Dr. Jillian Ooi
IOES Research Officer: Mr. Affendi Yang Amri
Citation:
Jianguo Du, Jillian Lean-Sim Ooi, Wenjia Hu, Bin Chen, Weilin Chen, Guanglong Qiu, Affendi Yang Amri, Laddawan Sangsawang, Udhi Eko Hernawan, Shiquan Chen (2023). Flora and Fauna of Seagrass Beds in and Around the South China Sea. Beijing, P. R. China: Science Press.
Brief: Rewritten from forewords by Profs Daniel Pauly and Ivan Nagelkerken
To enhance the visual experience of divers and snorkelers, this book provides crucial information for each of the 14 seagrass species, 123 fish species associated with seagrass, 99 invertebrate species, and 4 non-fish vertebrate species. It also details the seagrass species that the animals frequently use as habitat.
This book explores the variety of species found on seagrass beds in the South China Sea, an area that has received little prior research. More than 100 fish species that connect with seagrasses during some or all of their life cycles, as well as a wide variety of invertebrate species, are the subjects of this book. It is illustrated with photographs, and the text includes crucial details on each species' biology, depth and biogeographic range, size, thermal affinity, and identification traits. Additionally, it offers details on the condition of species on the IUCN Red List, which is crucial given that many species are in decline because of different human and climate change impacts. For several species groups, additional details are also supplied, including trophic levels, human threats and importance to humans, among other things.
Snorkellers and divers who are interested in seagrass beds specifically as well as those who are interested in coastal marine ecosystems in general are encouraged to read this book.
