Handbook on Marine Environment Protection: Science, Impacts and Sustainable Management

Handbook on Marine Environment Protection: Science, Impacts and Sustainable Management
ISBN-10
3319601563
ISBN-13
9783319601564
Category
Science
Pages
1024
Language
English
Published
2018-01-31
Publisher
Springer
Authors
Markus Salomon, Till Markus

Description

This handbook is the first of its kind to provide a clear, accessible, and comprehensive introduction to the most important scientific and management topics in marine environmental protection. Leading experts discuss the latest perspectives and best practices in the field with a particular focus on the functioning of marine ecosystems, natural processes, and anthropogenic pressures. The book familiarizes readers with the intricacies and challenges of managing coasts and oceans more sustainably, and guides them through the maze of concepts and strategies, laws and policies, and the various actors that define our ability to manage marine activities. Providing valuable thematic insights into marine management to inspire thoughtful application and further study, it is essential reading for marine environmental scientists, policy-makers, lawyers, practitioners and anyone interested in the field.

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