The Ecology of Seashores explores the complex shore environment. It co vers the ways in which representative species have adapted to life in a constantly changing environment in terms of their interactions, the control of community structure, and how energy and materials are cycle d in different ecosystems. Written by an eminent marine biologist, thi s work emphasizes ecological processes and the use of systems analysis in understanding such processes. He gives complete coverage of the ec ology of all seashore types: rocky shores, soft shores, sandy beaches, and estuaries at an advanced...