Coral Reefs of the Florida Keys: The Threats of a Changing Sea

Roberta Atzori, Alan Fyall

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Abstract

Coral reefs are a vital contributor to the success of the tourism industry in the Florida Keys supporting recreational fishing, diving and snorkelling businesses. Despite their economic and recreational value, the sustainability of the reefs faces a myriad of threats. These threats to the Florida Keys’ coral reef ecosystem are identified and examined, and an overview is provided as to how such threats have been addressed to date. The health of the coral reefs in the Florida Keys is clearly in danger and there is a pressing need for a solution that ensures their long-term health and sustainability.
Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationCoral Reefs: Tourism, Conservation and Management
EditorsBruce Prideaux, Anja Pabel
PublisherTaylor and Francis
Chapter8
Pages107-118
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9781134985975, 9781315537320
ISBN (Print)9781138689831
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2018 selection and editorial matter, Bruce Prideaux and Anja Pabel; individual chapters, the contributors.

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
  • General Environmental Science

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