1. Introduction to estuarine and coastal systems --2. The physical regime of coasts and estuaries -- 3. Land claim and coastal defence -- 4. The industrial use of coasts and estuaries -- 5. Coastal development for tourism -- 6. Causes of indirect impacts on the coast -- 7. Management frameworks for coastal and estuarine systems
Summary
Examines the issues surrounding the human use and abuse of estuarine and coastal environments and explores the ways in which management and conservation policies can protect these productive and diverse ecosystems
Notes
Includes index
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-243) and indexes
