Marine biodiversity conservation [electronic resource] : a practical approach / Keith Hiscock.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. The need for marine biodiversity conservation -- 2. What is where and how much of it is there? The role of science -- 3. Ecosystem structure, functioning and viability -- 4. Understanding change -- 5. Impacts of human activities on ecosystem composition, structure and function -- . The application of science to management : introduction -- 7. "Threatened" and "sensitive" species and habitats -- 8. Sampling and recording -- 9. Selection, design and management of marine protected areas -- 10. Assessing likely impacts and monitoring change -- 11. Recovery, restoration and replacement of habitats and species -- 12. Conclusions and the manager's "toolbox."