There is a need for documentation and an awareness of just how necessa ry, yet delicate, is the interplay of biological and physical forces b etween coastal ocean, land, and the atmosphere. Marine scientists toda y need to make informed management decisions about sustainable develop ment and conservation of these fragile ecosystems. Coastal Ecosystem P rocesses provides present and future marine scientists the latest coas tal ecosystem information to make the right decisions concerning the e cology of our oceans.
There is a need for documentation and an awareness of just how necessa ry, yet delicate, is the interplay of biological and physical forces b etween c...
Despite their importance in sustaining livelihoods for many people living along some of the world s most populous coastlines, tropical mangrove forests are disappearing at an alarming rate. Occupying a crucial place between land and sea, these tidal ecosystems provide a valuable ecological and economic resource as important nursery grounds and breeding sites for many organisms, and as a renewable source of wood and traditional foods and medicines. Perhaps most importantly, they are accumulation sites for sediment, contaminants, carbon and nutrients, and offer significant protection against...
Despite their importance in sustaining livelihoods for many people living along some of the world s most populous coastlines, tropical mangrove for...
Blue carbon and its vital role in climate change mitigation are central to this book. Readers find summaries and analysis of both the basic scientific data and data from blue carbon field projects, and a practical guide on how to manage a successful blue carbon field project.
Blue carbon and its vital role in climate change mitigation are central to this book. Readers find summaries and analysis of both the basic scientif...
