| Author(s) | Charles Sheppard |
| Year | 2019
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| Pages | 646 |
| Language | English |
| Format | PDF |
| Size | 199 MB
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| Publisher | Academic Press |
| ISBN | 0128050527, 978-0128050521 |
World Seas: An Environmental Evaluation, Second Edition, Volume Three: Ecological Issues and Environmental Impacts
covers global issues relating to our seas, including a biological
description of the coast and continental shelf waters, the development
and use of the coast, landfills and their effects, pollutant discharges
over time, the effects of over-fishing, and the management methods and
techniques used to ensure continued ecosystem functioning. The relative
importance of water-borne and airborne routes differ in different parts
of the world is explored, along with extensive coverage of major
habitats and species groups, governmental, education and legal issues,
fisheries effects, remote sensing, climate change and management.
This
book is an invaluable, worldwide reference source for students and
researchers concerned with marine environmental science, fisheries,
oceanography and engineering and coastal zone development.
- Provides
scientific reviews of regional issues, empowering managers and
policymakers to make progress in under-resourced countries and regions
- Covers environmental issues arising from the human use of both the sea and its watershed
- Presents informed commentary on major trends, problems and successes, and recommendations for the future