1. Edition - July 2006
89.90 Euro
2006. 376 Pages, Softcover
ISBN-10: 1-4051-3685-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-3685-3 - John Wiley & Sons








Detailed description
Global Coastal Changeprovides a comprehensive overview of the environmental factors changing the marine systems of the world including atmospheric changes, sea level rise, alterations in freshwater and sediment use and transport, toxins, overfishing, alien species, and eutrophication.

* Includes case studies providing real-world examples, detailed reviews of the evidence of changes and possible solutions.

* Brings together a wealth of important information about our changing marine environments.

* An invaluable reference for upper level undergraduates, graduates, and professionals interested in marine environmental science.

From the contents
Preface.

1. The global context of coastal change.

2. Atmospheric-driven changes.

3. Sea level rise.

4. Alteration of freshwater discharges.

5. Alteration of sediment transport.

6. Loss of coastal habitats.

7. Petroleum hydrocarbons.

8. Chlorinated hydrocarbons.

9. Metals.

10. Introduction of exotic species.

11. Harvest of fin and shellfish.

12. Eutrophication.

13. Other agents of coastal change.

14. Summing up.

Index