Brazilian Rocky Shores

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Contents
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Chapter 1: Brazilian Rocky Shores: Geomorphology and Physical Environment
	Rocky Shores
	Hydrodynamic Processes
	Wind-Generated Waves
	References
Chapter 2: Biogeographic Patterns of Brazilian Rocky Reef Fauna
	Geographical and Climatic Context
		Biogeographical Patterns
			Subtidal Zone
		Richness Gradients, Processes, and Species Origins
			Intertidal Zone
			Richness Gradients, Processes, and Species Origins
		Offshore Rocky Shores
	Final Remarks
	References
Chapter 3: Benthic-Pelagic Coupling
	Introduction
	Larval Development
		Anamorphic and Metamorphic Developments
	Larval Bauplan
	Planktotrophy and Lecitothrophy
	Benthic-Pelagic Dynamics
		Synchronism and Larval Supply
	Larval Transport, Dispersion, and Retention
	Settlement and Recruitment
	Anthropogenic Interferences in Benthic-Pelagic Coupling
		Fisheries and Whaling
	Pollution
	Organotins from Antifouling Paints
	Cultural Eutrophication
	References
Chapter 4: Regulatory Processes of Biological Zonation on Rocky Shores
	Introduction
	Post-settlement Interactions
	Post-recruitment Interactions: Abiotic and Biotic
	References
Chapter 5: Economic and Cultural Aspects of Ecosystem Services in Rocky Shores
	Valuation and Use of Ecosystem Services Provided by Rocky Shorelines: Implications for the Conservation of Coastal Socioecosystems
		Importance to Subsistence Fishers and Conflicts with Competing Uses
		Complementarity Between Traditional Resource Management and Ecosystem Services
	Threats Due to Climate Change
	Legislation to Strengthen Artisanal Fishing Rights and Access
	The Cultural Importance of Rocky Shores: More Than Just Coastlines
		Recreational and Touristic Opportunities
		Educational Value
		Cultural Heritage and Artistic Inspiration
		Historical Traditions and Indigenous Cultures
		Spiritual and Mental Well-Being
	References
Chapter 6: Anthropogenic Stressors on Shallow Coastal Rocky Reefs
	Introduction
	Extractive Fishery and Aquaculture
		Harvesting of Rocky Reef Fauna and Flora
		Marine Aquaculture of Rocky Reef Species
	Coastal Pollution
		Contamination Impacts on Benthic Invertebrates and Fish
		Contamination Impacts on Benthic Algae
		Spills
	Habitat Modification
	Biological Invasion
		Cases of Invasive Species on Brazilian Rocky Shores
			The Ascidian Styella plicata (Lesueur, 1823)
			Sun Corals Tubastraea spp.
			The Green Mussel Perna viridis (Linnaeus, 1758)
			The Winged Oyster Isognomon bicolor (C. B. Adams, 1845)
			The Fan Worm Branchiomma luctuosum (Grube, 1870)
			The Green Macroalgae Caulerpa scalpelliformes (R.Brown ex Turner) C.Agardh, 1817
	Climate Change
	Concluding Remark
	References
Chapter 7: Research on Rocky Shores in Brazil: Advances and Contributions to International Fora
	Introduction
	The Rocky Shore Research in Brazil
	Building Foundations: Biodiversity, Patterns, and Physical Conditions
	Moving on from Patterns to Processes
	Seeking to See the Big Picture: Scaling-Up in Space and Time
	Biting the Bullet: Addressing Human Pressures on Rocky Shores
	Concluding Remarks
	Annexe 7.1 Details in Literature Search
	References
Chapter 8: Brazilian Rocky Shores: Perspectives for Future Research, Management, and Conservation
	Advancements and Future Directions in Rocky Shore Research
	Rocky Shore Research, Management, and Conservation
	References
Index