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Author |
: Eric Wolanski |
Publisher |
: Elsevier |
Total Pages |
: 730 |
Release |
: 2019-01-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780128140048 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0128140046 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Synopsis Coasts and Estuaries by : Eric Wolanski
Coasts and Estuaries: The Future provides valuable information on how we can protect and maintain natural ecological structures while also allowing estuaries to deliver services that produce societal goods and benefits. These issues are addressed through chapters detailing case studies from estuaries and coastal waters worldwide, presenting a full range of natural variability and human pressures. Following this, a series of chapters written by scientific leaders worldwide synthesizes the problems and offers solutions for specific issues graded within the framework of the socio-economic-environmental mosaic. These include fisheries, climate change, coastal megacities, evolving human-nature interactions, remediation measures, and integrated coastal management. The problems faced by half of the world living near coasts are truly a worldwide challenge as well as an opportunity for scientists to study commonalities and differences and provide solutions. This book is centered around the proposed DAPSI(W)R(M) framework, where drivers of basic human needs requires activities that each produce pressures. The pressures are mechanisms of state change on the natural system and Impacts on societal welfare (including well-being). These problems then require responses, which are the solutions relating to governance, socio-economic and cultural measures (Scharin et al 2016). - Covers estuaries and coastal seas worldwide, integrating their commonality, differences and solutions for sustainability - Includes global case studies from leading worldwide contributors, with accompanying boxes highlighting a synopsis about a particular estuary and coastal sea, making all information easy to find - Presents full color images to aid the reader in a better understanding of details of each case study - Provides a multi-disciplinary approach, linking biology, physics, climate and social sciences
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: Academic Press |
Total Pages |
: 4604 |
Release |
: 2012-03-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780080878850 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0080878857 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Synopsis Treatise on Estuarine and Coastal Science by :
The study of estuaries and coasts has seen enormous growth in recent years, since changes in these areas have a large effect on the food chain, as well as on the physics and chemistry of the ocean. As the coasts and river banks around the world become more densely populated, the pressure on these ecosystems intensifies, putting a new focus on environmental, socio-economic and policy issues. Written by a team of international expert scientists, under the guidance of Chief Editors Eric Wolanski and Donald McClusky, the Treatise on Estuarine and Coastal Science, Ten Volume Set examines topics in depth, and aims to provide a comprehensive scientific resource for all professionals and students in the area of estuarine and coastal science Most up-to-date reference for system-based coastal and estuarine science and management, from the inland watershed to the ocean shelf Chief editors have assembled a world-class team of volume editors and contributing authors Approach focuses on the physical, biological, chemistry, ecosystem, human, ecological and economics processes, to show how to best use multidisciplinary science to ensure earth's sustainability Provides a comprehensive scientific resource for all professionals and students in the area of estuarine and coastal science Features up-to-date chapters covering a full range of topics
Author |
: Peter French |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 342 |
Release |
: 2002-11-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781134775149 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1134775148 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Synopsis Coastal and Estuarine Management by : Peter French
The coast cannot be left to nature to determine its fate. Wealth, property, economic interests, recreation, tourism and wildlife are all threatened. Coasts are an administrative battle ground and one of the most important and widely examined topics in environmental management. Coastal and Estuarine Management examines the issues surrounding the human use and abuse of estuarine and coastal environments. Emphasising the importance and significance of this natural resource, the uses and conflicts which occur and the results of human activity, this book explains the ways in which conservation and management policies and practices can protect this productive and diverse ecosystem. Examples and real-life case studies illustrate the effect of human intervention, both from an historic and contemporary perspective. Exposing the environmental consequences of estuarine pollution, Peter French highlights the need for management strategies to promote a sustainable development ethic for estuaries.
Author |
: N. Jayaraju |
Publisher |
: Springer Nature |
Total Pages |
: 493 |
Release |
: 2023-01-16 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783031216442 |
ISBN-13 |
: 303121644X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Synopsis Coasts, Estuaries and Lakes by : N. Jayaraju
This volume discusses geological, biological and sustainability aspects of coastal, estuary and lake environments. It offers a comprehensive understanding of biotic, physico-chemical, sedimentological and socio-environmental factors associated with the sustainable development of these environments in areas vulnerable to climate change and other anthropogenic activities. The book is divided into several main sections, covering the geological and biological processes and dynamics of these environments, water quality and hydrological modeling, sediment characteristics, bio-indicators and ecological analysis, climate change impacts, geospatial applications, and sustainable development practices and scenarios. The book aims to be a useful resource for academics, scientists, coastal and marine practitioners, meteorologists, environmental consultants and computing experts working in the areas of earth and ocean sciences.
Author |
: Federico Ignacio Isla |
Publisher |
: EOLSS Publications |
Total Pages |
: 536 |
Release |
: 2009-06-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781848260160 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1848260164 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Synopsis Coastal Zones and Estuaries by : Federico Ignacio Isla
Coastal Zones and Estuaries is a component of Encyclopedia of Environmental and Ecological Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources which is part of the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The Theme deals with important links of water, sediment, and nutrients between continents and oceans. The present behavior of sea level, ice sheets, and coral reefs is still a matter of controversy and concern. Coastal experiences learned in developed countries should be used to improve coastal policies world wide. Within the Global Change Programme, it is recognized that the earth system is characterized by critical limits and abrupt changes. The coastal systems are particularly sensitive to these changes. This volume is aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College Students, Educators, Professional Practitioners, Research Personnel and Policy Analysts, Managers, and Decision Makers and NGOs.
Author |
: Kim Dan Nguyen |
Publisher |
: Springer Nature |
Total Pages |
: 843 |
Release |
: 2020-02-28 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789811520815 |
ISBN-13 |
: 981152081X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Synopsis Estuaries and Coastal Zones in Times of Global Change by : Kim Dan Nguyen
This book is a collection of extended papers based on presentations given during the ICEC 2018 conference, held in Caen, France, in August 2018. It explores both the limitations and advantages of current models, and highlights the latest developments concerning new numerical schemes, high-performance computing, multi-physics and multi-scale methods, and better interaction with field or scale model data. Accordingly, it addresses the interests of practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, and engineers active in this field.
Author |
: John Humphreys |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 320 |
Release |
: 2022-03-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 178427285X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781784272852 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (5X Downloads) |
Synopsis Challenges in Estuarine and Coastal Science by : John Humphreys
Estuarine and coastal waters are acknowledged points of anthropogenic impact. For practitioners, academics and students in the field of coastal science and policy, this book examines and exemplifies current and future challenges: from upper estuaries to open coasts and adjacent seas; from tropical to temperate latitudes; from Europe to Australia.
Author |
: Rudolph A. Rosen |
Publisher |
: Texas A&M University Press |
Total Pages |
: 218 |
Release |
: 2014-11-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781623492274 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1623492270 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Synopsis Texas Aquatic Science by : Rudolph A. Rosen
This classroom resource provides clear, concise scientific information in an understandable and enjoyable way about water and aquatic life. Spanning the hydrologic cycle from rain to watersheds, aquifers to springs, rivers to estuaries, ample illustrations promote understanding of important concepts and clarify major ideas. Aquatic science is covered comprehensively, with relevant principles of chemistry, physics, geology, geography, ecology, and biology included throughout the text. Emphasizing water sustainability and conservation, the book tells us what we can do personally to conserve for the future and presents job and volunteer opportunities in the hope that some students will pursue careers in aquatic science. Texas Aquatic Science, originally developed as part of a multi-faceted education project for middle and high school students, can also be used at the college level for non-science majors, in the home-school environment, and by anyone who educates kids about nature and water. To learn more about The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, sponsors of this book's series, please click here.
Author |
: Jiayi Pan |
Publisher |
: BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages |
: 270 |
Release |
: 2020-03-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781789855791 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1789855799 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Synopsis Estuaries and Coastal Zones by : Jiayi Pan
Estuaries and their surrounding wetland regions are among the most productive ecosystems in the world, with more than half of humanity inhabiting their shores. Anthropogenic factors make estuaries highly susceptible to ecosystem degradation. Coastal waters are closely connected with human activity, and their dynamic processes may greatly affect coastal environments. This book provides a compendium of studies on estuarine dynamics, river plumes, and coastal water dynamics, studies that have investigated the changes in estuarine and coastal zones in response to sea-level rise and other environmental factors, and policy and management strategies to ensure the health and economy of coastal zones. This book aims to display novel frontiers in these fields and may help to inspire in-depth studies in the future.
Author |
: Richard A. Davis, Jr. |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 435 |
Release |
: 2009-04-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781444311228 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1444311220 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Synopsis Beaches and Coasts by : Richard A. Davis, Jr.
Coastlines of the world are as diverse as any geological setting onEarth. Beaches and Coasts is an exciting and unique new textbookthat provides an exhaustive treatment of the world's differentcoasts and details the highly varied processes that have shapedthem. Having conducted research on coastlines throughout the world,the authors draw on a wealth of experience that broadens thecontent of chapters and provides for numerous and varied examples.The book furnishes a basic understanding of the tectonic framework,hydrographic regime, climatic setting, and geologic materials thatdetermine the morphology of a coast. Individual chapters aredevoted to major coastal environments such as barriers, tidalinlets, marshes, estuaries, lagoons, deltas, glaciated coasts,rocky coasts and many others. Beaches and Coasts provides the necessary content forteaching a broad coastal geology course. Though designed forintroductory students, its comprehensive treatment of coastaltopics will make it appropriate for many upper level courses. Exciting and unique textbook that provides an exhaustivetreatment of the world's different coasts and details the highlyvaried processes that have shaped them. The authors draw on a wealth of experience that broadens thecontent of chapters and provides for numerous and variedexamples. Provides a basic understanding of the tectonic framework,hydrographic regime, climatic setting, and geologic materials thatdetermine the morphology of a coast. Individual chapters are devoted to major coastal environmentssuch as barriers, tidal inlets, marshes, estuaries, lagoons,deltas, glaciated coasts, rocky coasts, and many others. Provides comprehensive content for teaching a broad coastalgeology course for both introductory and upper level courses.