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Island ecology on biological-cultural diversities and human adaptation in seascapes

Journal of Ecology and Environment / Journal of Ecology and Environment, (P)2287-8327; (E)2288-1220
2010, v.33 no.2, pp.115-120

(2010). Island ecology on biological-cultural diversities and human adaptation in seascapes. Journal of Ecology and Environment, 33(2), 115-120.
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Abstract

The Asian cultural landscape is a mirrored ecosystem of great complexity, formed by the interaction of man and nature,coupled with a host of ecological processes. The human dependencies on and environmental adaptation of the bio-organisms and the surrounding landscape constitute the typical cultural landscape. Islands are a good example of a cultural landscape, and each mosaic pattern of marine and coastal ecosystems reflects bio-cultural diversity. Along with land-use patterns, wise use of biological organisms and indigenous knowledge has expanded to islands in the Asia-Pacific region in several ways (sea current and human impact, etc.). Loss in biodiversity and landscape diversity as well as cultural diversity owing to global warming and rapid urbanization are emerging issues for island ecosystems all over the world. In order to sustain the historical coexistence between man and natural systems, we ecologists must continue to search for a holistic solution for academic consilience. In this paper, I present the vision and practical characteristics of island ecology with a view toward the conservation of the traditional landscape and bio-cultural diversities in the seascape.

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Asia-Pacific region, bio-cultural diversity, human adaptation, island ecology, seascape, traditional landscape

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