Author |
: Jean-Francois Hamel |
Publisher |
: Academic Press |
Total Pages |
: 914 |
Release |
: 2018-08-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780128052020 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0128052023 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis World Seas: An Environmental Evaluation by : Jean-Francois Hamel
Download or read book World Seas: An Environmental Evaluation written by Jean-Francois Hamel and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-08-24 with total page 914 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World Seas: An Environmental Evaluation, Second Edition, Volume One: 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 who are concerned with marine environmental science, fisheries, oceanography and engineering and coastal zone development. - Covers regional issues that help countries find solutions to environmental decline that may have already developed elsewhere - Provides scientific reviews of regional issues, thus empowering managers and policymakers to make progress in under-resourced countries and regions - Includes comprehensive maps and updated statistics in each region covered