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Reefs from space : satellite imagery, marine ecology, and ethnography in the Dominican Republic
(1994)
Coral reef bleaching is an obvious indication that coastal marine ecosystems are being stressed. However, bleached reefs alone are poor indicators because they reflect the final stages of stress. This research project used ...
A guide to Caribbean vegetation types : preliminary classification system and descriptions
(1999)
Improved conservation of the distinct natural vegetation types that occur on Caribbean islands is greatly facilitated if these vegetation types are accurately understood, described, and mapped in a manner that is accepted ...
Conservation of biological diversity in the Dominican Republic
(1993)
The Dominican Republic on the island of Hispaniola has the highest degree of biological diversity in the Caribbean. The country's wildlife service (Departamento de Vida Silvestre) carried out investigations at ecosystem ...
La ética ecológica como una nueva dimensión de la bioética y la ética ambiental vinculada al desarrollo sostenible
(1997)
Se ha comenzado a hablar de "ética ecológica", que se hace sinónimo de "ética ambiental" o para el medioambiente, sobre todo en esta década de los noventa y en relación al núcleo tenaz que se vinculó a la Conferencia de ...
Contaminación química : retos y perspectivas
(1992)
Una paronámica sobre la contaminación química del medioambiente, se presenta en este trabajo, destacándose los pincipales contaminantes químicos con sus efectos sobre la atmósfera, el suelo y las aguas. Se abordan los ...
Comments on the ecology and status of the Hispaniolan Crossbill (Loxia leucoptera megaplaga), with recommendations for its conservation
(1994)
The rare and unique Hispaniolan White-winged Crossbill (Loxia Ieucoptera megaplaga) is endemic to the mountains of Hispaniola. It is specialized for harvesting seeds from the cones of Pinus occidentals, and is dependent ...
Reefs at risk : a map-based indicator of threats to the world’s coral reefs
(1998)
This global, map-based analysis evaluates human pressure on coral reefs worldwide and provides information and tools to better manage coastal habitats.
Key Findings: - Coral reefs of Southeast Asia, the most species-rich ...
Cavidades del litoral : Parque Nacional Los Haitises
(1994)
Este documento es el resultado de los trabajos conjuntos realizados por la oenegé española AEMA y Espeleogrupo dominicano, bajo la supervisión técnica y apoyo de la dirección Nacional de Parques y de la Agencia Española ...