Browsing Miscellaneous themes by Author "McManus, J.W."

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    • Coral reefs and biodiversity: a critical and threatened relationship 

      Maragos, J.E.; Crosby, M.P.; McManus, J.W. (1996)
      Type: Journal Article
      The ability of coral reef ecosystems to exist in balanced harmony with other naturally occurring competing/limiting physicochemical and biological agents has been severely challenged in the last several decades by the ...

    • Ecological computer programs: the importance of being friendly 

      McManus, J.W. (1990)
      Type: Journal Article
      A discussion is presented on the topic of statistical data analysis in the field of ecology, emphasizing the importance of computer programmes being user friendly for the ecologist. Particular reference is given to TWINSPAN, ...

    • Measuring ecological stress: variations on a theme by R.M. Warwick 

      McManus, J.W.; Pauly, D. (1990)
      Type: Journal Article
      Two new indices are presented which reflect quantitatively the changes to be expected in an ecological community under stress, as previously described by R. M. Warwick. The indices summarize information which he presented ...

    • Resource ecology of the Bolinao coral reef system 

      McManus, J.W.; Nañola, C.L., Jr.; Reyes, R.B., Jr.; Kesner, K.N. (1992)
      Type: Working Paper
      The book describes an intensive four-year program of monitoring the community ecology and harvest patterns of a large fringing coral reef system in northeastern Philippines. Reef harvest methods included principally ...

    • Resources ecology of the Bolinao coral reef system 

      McManus, J.W.; Nañola, C.L.; Reyes, R.B., Jr.; Kesner, K.N. (1992)
      Type: Journal Article
      The book describes an intensive four-year program of monitoring the community ecology and harvest patterns of a large fringing coral reef system in northeastern Philippines. Reef harvest methods included principally ...

    • The Spratly Islands: a marine park alternative 

      McManus, J.W. (1992)
      Type: Journal Article
      Most of the concern over the Spratlys islands has centered on potential resources to be gained by extraction from the area. In reality, the most important long-term resources to be had from the Spratlys may be those which ...