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A Glimpse to the World of Fishermen: A Global Perspective
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Fishes of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands (Fifth Edition)
Compilation by: Vangie Fradera de Hernández
Editing of Fifth Edition by: Cristina D. Olán Martínez with the collaboration of Omar Ortiz Arroyo
Price: A donation of $5.00 is suggested.
The book titled: Fishes of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands contains valuable information concerning the different fish species that inhabit our oceans and coasts, illustrations in color of each fish, their size, common names in Spanish and English, and there scientific names. Order the fifth edition of this book and enjoy its beautiful images at the same time that you will learn to identify the fish species of our Caribbean waters! |
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Cartilla de la Zona Marítimo Terrestre
By Ariel E. Lugo, Antares Ramos Álvarez, Aurelio Mercado, Dinorah La Luz Feliciano, Gilberto Cintrón, Lirio Márquez D'Acunti, Ruperto Chaparro, Jorge Fernández Porto, Sarah J. Peisch & José Rivera Santana
Price: $18.00 (with high resolution images);
$9.00 (with low resolution images)
* This book currently has no English translation.
This publication aims to explain terms and concepts which help in understanding what terrestrial maritime public property is and what it signifies, particularly the terrestrial maritime zone of Puerto Rico. Its simple format and clear and precise language turn this book into an excellent consultation guide for subjects related to: terrestrial maritime zones, beaches, dunes, rocky coasts, tides and marine and coastal ecosystems, among others. |
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Encuentro con el mar (second edition)
By Juan G. González Lagoa & Carmen González
Price: The book may be obtained free of charge, but a donation is suggested.
* This book currently has no English translation.
Educating our children and youth, and raising their awareness about the value of our marine and coastal resources is a vital part of the Sea Grant College Program's mission. This book provides the necessary tools for teachers of 7th – 9th grade levels to educate their students on marine and coastal ecosystems (ex: mangroves, sea grass meadows, coral reefs), applying the corresponding terminology and carrying out exercises aligned with the objectives of each lesson. |
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Sandwatch: An Educational Tool for Sustainable Development
By Gillian Cambers & Fathimath Ghina
Price: $12.00
Sandwatch is an environmental education program developed by UNESCO and implemented in Puerto Rico by the Sea Grant College Program. This educational project counts with a reference manual and activities that encompass subjects such as: erosion and accretion, sand composition, the beach profile, trash on the sea shore, water quality, water currents, wind speed and direction, and plants and animals, among others. Each lesson is accompanied by interesting activities that teachers, community leaders, students, children, and young people can carry out outdoors. These can also be applied under different interdisciplinary approaches. |
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The Words of Fishermen: Interview with Commercial Fishermen from Puerto Rico 1991- 1995
By María Benedetti
Price: $8.00
* This book currently has no English translation.
Through lively dialogue and sea tales, fourteen fishermen from the Puerto Rican archipelago candidly address the reader. These masters of their craft and astute observers of nature reveal some of the zoological and ecological knowledge which makes them stand out, while at the same time they express their points of view in regards to the management of marine resources.
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The Chitons of Puerto Rico
By Cedar García Ríos
Price: $18.95
* This book currently has no English translation.
This is a beautifully illustrated and detailed account of the chitons, mollusks, and primitive beings living in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. This book serves as a guide that will allow novices as well as professionals to identify all of the species known in Puerto Rico. The reader will be able to appreciate these animals for their intriguing general appearance and for the diminutive structures that make them different in comparison to any other animal group. With notes on their distribution, behavior and ecology, this reference book is a must have for those interested in marine nature.
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Peces y mariscos comestibles de Puerto Rico
By María Beatriz Riesco & Evelyn Cepeda
Price: $8.00
* This book currently has no English translation.
This publication describes a great variety of edible fish and shellfish from Puerto Rico. It provides information about the physical appearance of fish and shellfish, their size, their habitat, their reproductive behavior, how to catch them, and how to cook them properly for consumption.
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Guia ambiental para Puerto Rico
Price: Free
* This book currently has no English translation.
This guide
provides advice to communities, civic groups, and non-governmental organizations about the necessary steps to resolve environmental problems. It includes a directory of federal and Commonwealth agencies and the issues that they regulate, as well as media contacts.
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