A comprehensive review of the environmental condition of the seas of the world, presented sea by sea and region by region. Covers regional issues that help countries find solutions to environmental decline which may have already developed elsewhere. Provides scientific reviews of regional issues, empowering managers and policymakers to make progress in under-resourced countries and regions. Includes comprehensive maps and updated information in each region covered.
World Seas : An Environmental Evaluation, Second Edition, Volume I : Europe, The Americas and West Africa provides a comprehensive review of the environmental condition of the seas of Europe, the Americas and West Africa. Each chapter is written by experts in the field who provide historical overviews in environmental terms, current environmental status, major problems arising from human use, informed comments on major trends, problems and successes, and recommendations for the future.
The book is an invaluable worldwide reference source for students and researchers concerned with marine environmental science, fisheries, oceanography and engineering and coastal zone development.
A comprehensive review of the environmental condition of the seas of the world, presented sea by sea and region by region. Covers regional issues that help countries find solutions to environmental decline which may have already developed elsewhere. Provides scientific reviews of regional issues, empowering managers and policymakers to make progress in under-resourced countries and regions. Includes comprehensive maps and updated information in each region covered.
World Seas : An Environmental Evaluation, Second Edition, Volume I : Europe, The Americas and West Africa provides a comprehensive review of the environmental condition of the seas of Europe, the Americas and West Africa. Each chapter is written by experts in the field who provide historical overviews in environmental terms, current environmental status, major problems arising from human use, informed comments on major trends, problems and successes, and recommendations for the future.
The book is an invaluable worldwide reference source for students and researchers concerned with marine environmental science, fisheries, oceanography and engineering and coastal zone development.
