Coasts and Coastlines Books

Book SynopsisWhen all her islands are taken into consideration, the British coastline spans almost 8,000 miles, which is longer than both Brazil's and Mexico's. From the clear blue waters of serene Cornish bays to the tempestuous seas around rugged Pembrokeshire headlands, this new book journeys around the varied shorelines of England and Wales to complete the most comprehensive survey ever taken. Stuart Fisher, bestselling author of the similarly comprehensive Canals of Britain, visits all the places of interest along the entire coastline of England and Wales: from remote countryside to modern cities, exploring history and heritage, striking architecture and dramatic engineering, wildlife, wonderful flora and fauna, art and literature. His journey takes him from industrial hubs to small villages and fishing communities, providing a keen insight into what makes each stretch of Britain's shoreline unique and special. Evocative and often dramatic colour photographs help capture the great variet

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Book Synopsis A beautifully presented, practical gift guide for all surf seekers. Explained with fascinating, easy-to-understand commentary from surfer and scientist Easkey Britton, this guide helps you soak up maximum vitamin sea. The book is divided into six main sections – each filled with exercises, ideas and fun facts to help you reconnect with your oceanic roots and create special moments by the sea… Reading the Sea – watch waves, move with the tides, understand rips and currents, getting to know the sea and your limits.What the Sea Does for Us – appreciate the food, feel-good factors, and even medicines that the sea has to offer. Plus learn about its fundamental role in climate control.We are Ocean – explore the multi-sensory environment the sea has to offer.The Power of the Sea to Heal – from seaweed and ocean plasma to social change and ocean therapy.The Sea is Calling – try your hand at beach combing, wave play, rockpooling, bird watching, searching for jellyfish and bioluminescence and swimming in the sea.Things to Do for the Sea – with guides to beach clean-ups, sustainable foraging, restoring coastal habitats and inclusion and diversity ideas to make the sea accessible to all, you’ll have everything you need to be the hero our seas need. Taking an inclusive global outlook on the subject, and complemented by Maria Nilsson’s captivating drawings, this timely book will show you the benefits of doing things by and for the sea – and how those benefits can spill over into your daily life.Trade Review‘If you have been unable to visit the coast during the last year due to the pandemic, this lovely book is a small step towards soothing your seaside cravings’ -- Country Life‘There’s something for everyone in this exploration of the sea’ -- Devon Life

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Book SynopsisDiscover over 1,200 species of animals and plants found in the coastal regions of Britain and make the most of your surroundings, whether you are on a holiday browse or serious quest. This is the definitive photographic reference guide for nature enthusiasts.This informative photographic guide will help nature enthusiasts visiting the seashore to discover and quickly and accurately identify the animals and plants commonly found in the coastal areas of Britain.The book is illustrated with beautiful photographs throughout, the perfect seashore companion for staycation' travelling nature enthusiasts as well as general natural history buffs. Young and old alike keen to discover the wildlife of Britain''s coastal areas will delight in this beautifully practical guide.Trade Review‘Beautiful photographs’ The London Naturalist Praise for the Collins Complete series: 'Wonderfully descriptive photographs'BBC Wildlife 'Packs in lots of well-chosen detail in compact form'British Wildlife ‘A bookshelf essential’The Field

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Book Synopsis100 delightful walks that reveal hidden treasures in our countryside secret beaches, abandoned villages, mysterious caves, hidden waterfalls. Walks are 2-6 miles in length to maximise manageability. Every walk has How to get there' details and an easy-to-follow map, plus an OS Map reference. Supported by the National Trust This is the curious walker's guide to Britain's most unique and unexpected destinations. In these pages you will discover rambling routes leading to secluded coves, secret beaches, lost lakes, abandoned villages, mysterious caves, fantastic follies and fossils, bizarre bothies, buried boats, weird woods, quirky cascades, covert wartime bases and bunkers, hidden hilltop memorials, ancient trees, storied shipwrecks, prehistoric tombs and idiosyncratic monuments celebrating wonderful moments of eccentricity throughout history. Whether you're meandering through the countryside, ambling along the coast, wandering through woodlands or exploring city streets, the discovery of a secret transforms a simple stroll into a proper adventure. The routes are organised by region and graded according to degree of difficulty and suitability for families and dog owners. Each is accompanied by an easy to follow map and instructions on how to reach the trailhead. Secret Walks gives you cause to pause and take another look at the landscape that surrounds us; to contemplate some of the hidden treasures that lie waiting to be found, on well-trodden ground, let alone around the more remote corners of the country. Enjoy these trails of the unexpected.

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of The Genius of Birds, the revised and reissued edition of her beloved book of essays describing her forays along the Delaware shoreFor three years, Jennifer Ackerman lived in the small coastal town of Lewes, Delaware, in the sort of blue-water, white-sand landscape that draws summer crowds up and down the eastern seaboard. Birds by the Shore is a book about discovering the natural life at the ocean's edge: the habits of shorebirds and seabirds, the movement of sand and water, the wealth of creatures that survive amid storm and surf. Against this landscape's rhythms, Ackerman revisits her own history--her mother's death, her father's illness and her hopes to have children of her own.This portrait of life at the ocean's edge will be relished by anyone who has walked a beach at sunset, or watched a hawk hover over a winter marsh, and felt part of the natural world. With a quiet passion and friendly, generous intelligence,

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Book SynopsisThe tide is the greatest synchronised movement of matter on our planet. Every drop of seawater takes part in tidal motion, driven by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. At the coast, we see the tide as a twice-daily rise and fall of sea level that moves the edge of the sea up and down a beach or cliff-face. In some places, the tide is small but at others it can rise in a few hours by the height of a three storey building; it then has to be treated with great respect by those who live and work by the sea. In this Very Short Introduction David George Bowers and Emyr Martyn Roberts explore what we know about the tides. Blending clear explanations of well known tidal phenomena with recent insights in the deep ocean and coastal seas, Bowers and Roberts use examples from around the world, to tell the story of the tide, considering its nature and causes, its observation and prediction, and unusual tides and their relevance. They explore why tides have attracted the attention of some of the world''s greatest scientists, from the initial challenge of explaining why there are two tides a day when the moon and sun pass overhead just once; a problem that was solved by Isaac Newton. In the 19th century, scientists unravelled the rhythms of the tide; good tidal predictions in the form of tide tables were then possible. The predictions were made on beautiful tide predicting machines constructed of brass and mahogany, some of which can still be seen in maritime museums. In the 20th century, the importance of tides as mixers of sea water became evident. As Bowers and Roberts explore, tidal mixing of the ocean is essential for maintaining its deep circulation, a key part of the climate-control system of our planet. In inshore waters, tidal mixing enhances biological productivity, influences sea temperature and turbidity and creates dramatic features such as maelstroms and tidal bores. In the 21st century, space probes are examining the effects of tidal processes on the moons of Jupiter and Saturn and the possibility of tidally-heated liquid oceans with their own ecosystems. Looking to the cutting edge of tidal research, Bowers and Roberts also consider how we can study the role of the tide in the geological and biological evolution of our own planet with innovative computer models. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewThis is an interesting and well written book that provides an invaluable introduction to all things tidal ... This is most certainly a book I would recommend to any oceanography students, or indeed physical geography students keen to get an understanding of tides and their importance in marine, coastal and estuarine environments. * Robert A. Francis, Progress in Physical Geography *Table of Contents1: Watching the tide 2: Making tides 3: Measurement and prediciton 4: The tide in shelf seas 5: Tidal bores 6: Tides and the Earth 7: Tidal mixing 8: New frontiers Further Reading index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"With its lovely photos, it’s a book that visitors would be delighted to find in any vacation rental house along the coast." * Bulletin of the Native Plant Society of Oregon *"[W]ith its lovely photos, it’s a book that visitors would be delighted to find in any vacation rental house along the coast." * Kalmiopsis *

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Book SynopsisTake a closer look into the secret worlds of the intertidal zoneA spectacular variety of life flourishes between the ebb and flow of high and low tide. Anemones talk to each other through chemical signaling, clingfish grip rocks and resist the surging tide, and bioluminescent dinoflagellatessingle-celled algaelight up disturbances in the shallow water like glowing fingerprints. This guidebook helps readers uncover the hidden workings of the natural world of the shoreline. Richly illustrated and accessibly written,Between the Tides in Washington and Oregonilluminates the scientific forces that shape the diversity of life at each beach and tidepoolperfect for beachgoers who want to knowwhy. Features include profiles of popular and off-the-beaten-track sites to visit along the Greater Salish Sea, Puget Sound, and Washington and Oregon coasts the fascinating stories behind both common and less familiar species a lively introduction to how coastal ecosystems work and why no two beaches Trade Review"Outdoorsyfolks, budding naturalists and sea glass collectors will enjoy this beautifully photographed new guide." * Seattle Times *"The enthusiasm the authors have for their topic is genuine and they share remarkable stories of the dynamic interface between ocean and continent as it plays out every day here in the Northwest. There’s real drama here: predation, invasive species, environmental extremes on a twice daily basis as the tides ebb and flow, and eating and sexual mechanics that boggle the imagination. This information truly will help you think more comprehensively about which marine species live where along our coastline, and why." * Coast Weekend *"This book is a must-have for anyone with an interest in the marine ecology of the region." * Birdbooker Report *"[T]he ultimate guide to exploring different areas at low tide." * KING 5 - Evening *

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Book SynopsisA poignant, candid chronicle of a beloved nature writer’s fifty-year relationship with an iconic American landscape.Trade Review"Lovely and fortifying... Geologists estimate that Cape Cod will disappear in around 6,000 years... Until it goes, may there continue to be writers as good as Mr. Finch to commemorate it." -- Sam Sacks - The Wall Street Journal"[Finch] is a keen and passionate observer... [He] artfully conveys what is, at heart, so stirring about the beach: how its beauty and magisterial power cause us to ponder the larger things in life." -- The New York Times Book Review

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Book SynopsisCoastal Geomorphology, Second Edition is a comprehensive and systematic introduction to this subject and demonstrates the dynamic nature of coastal landforms, providing a background for analytical planning and management strategies in coastal areas that are subject to continuing changes. This introductory textbook has been completely revised and updated, and is accompanied by a website which provides additional illustrations, global examples, case-studies and more detailed and advanced information on topics referenced in the book, together with explanations of terminology, annotated references and research material.Table of ContentsPreface to the second edition xi Acknowledgements xiii List of Figures xv List of Tables and Panels xxiii 1 Introduction 01 1.1 Coastal geomorphology 01 1.2 Terminology 02 1.3 Ancient coastlines 03 1.4 Coastline morphology 05 1.5 Coastline length 07 1.6 Coastal evolution 08 1.7 Changing coastlines 09 1.8 Summary 11 2 Coastal processes 13 2.1 Introduction 13 2.2 Waves 13 2.3 Tides 25 2.4 Storm surges 31 2.5 Tsunamis 32 2.6 Currents 34 2.7 Nearshore water circulation 35 2.8 Wind action 36 2.9 Other processes 36 2.10 Modelling coastal processes 36 2.11 Summary 37 3 Land and sea level changes 39 3.1 Introduction 39 3.2 Mean sea level 39 3.3 Causes of sea level change 40 3.4 Measuring changes of level 45 3.5 Correlation and dating of former coastlines 46 3.6 Emerged coastlines 46 3.7 Submerged coastlines 51 3.8 Sea level variations 53 3.9 Late Quaternary sea level changes 53 3.10 Modern sea level changes 58 3.11 Recent changes of land and sea level 62 3.12 Future sea level changes 65 3.13 Summary 66 4 Cliffs 67 4.1 Introduction 67 4.2 Cliff evolution 69 4.3 Cliff morphology 74 4.4 Cliff weathering in cold climates 85 4.5 Cliffs and bluffs on humid tropical coasts 86 4.6 Cliff dissection 87 4.7 Outlines in plan of cliffed coasts 95 4.8 Coastal landslides 98 4.9 Rates of cliff recession 102 4.10 Summary 106 5 Shore platforms 107 5.1 Shore processes 107 5.2 Shore platforms 113 5.3 Plunging cliffs 130 5.4 Summary 132 6 Beaches 133 6.1 Introduction 133 6.2 Beach sediments 134 6.3 Evolution of beaches 137 6.4 Provenance of beach sediments 138 6.5 Weathering of beach material 160 6.6 Beach rock 161 6.7 Nearshore processes 162 6.8 Beach morphology 162 6.9 Beach outlines in plan 164 6.10 Beach outlines in profile 171 6.11 Beach morphodynamics and beach states 179 6.12 Use of models 181 6.13 Beach compartments 182 6.14 Beach budgets 183 6.15 Tracing beach sediment flow 184 6.16 Lateral grading 187 6.17 Prograding beaches 190 6.18 Beach ridges 193 6.19 Cheniers 197 6.20 Beach lobes 198 6.21 Summary 200 7 Beach erosion 201 7.1 Introduction 201 7.2 The multiple causes of beach erosion 217 7.3 Effects of artificial structures on beaches 218 7.4 Beach nourishment 219 7.5 Summary 221 8 Spits, barriers and bars 223 8.1 Introduction 223 8.2 Spits 223 8.3 Tombolos 229 8.4 Cuspate and lobate spits 230 8.5 Cuspate and lobate forelands 234 8.6 Coastal barriers and barrier islands 235 8.7 Intertidal sandflats 242 8.8 Bars and troughs 242 8.9 Sand shoals 245 8.10 Ripples 245 8.11 Sandstone reefs 246 8.12 Summary 246 9 Coastal dunes 247 9.1 Introduction 247 9.2 Foredunes 250 9.3 Backshore cliffing of dunes 252 9.4 Parallel dunes 253 9.5 Blow-outs and parabolic dunes 255 9.6 Transgressive dunes 258 9.7 Cliff-top dunes 261 9.8 Dunes on shingle 261 9.9 Rates of dune movement 262 9.10 Dune calcarenite 263 9.11 Machair 265 9.12 Coastal dunes in the humid tropics 266 9.13 Old and new dunes 267 9.14 Dune sandrock 268 9.15 Dune lakes 268 9.16 Summary 268 10 Intertidal wetlands 271 10.1 Introduction 271 10.2 Intertidal morphology 271 10.3 Sources of intertidal sediments 274 10.4 Mudflats 274 10.5 Intertidal vegetation 276 10.6 Sea-grass beds 276 10.7 Salt marshes 277 10.8 Mangroves 286 10.9 Freshwater swamps 293 10.10 Summary 294 11 Estuaries and lagoons 295 11.1 Introduction 295 11.2 Rias 295 11.3 Fiords 296 11.4 Fiards 298 11.5 Calanques 298 11.6 Sharms and sebkhas 298 11.7 Estuaries 299 11.8 Coastal lagoons 311 11.9 Summary 329 12 Deltas 331 12.1 Introduction 331 12.2 Delta components 331 12.3 Deltaic processes 332 12.4 The Mississippi delta 334 12.5 Delta outlines 337 12.6 Delta evolution 342 12.7 Delta shores 346 12.8 Summary 347 13 Coral and algal reefs 349 13.1 Introduction 349 13.2 Coral reefs 349 13.3 Origin of coral reefs 350 13.4 Rates of growth 351 13.5 Fringing reefs 353 13.6 Barrier reefs 354 13.7 Atolls 357 13.8 Emerged coral reefs 359 13.9 Islands on coral reef platforms 360 13.10 Algal and other biogenic reefs 363 13.11 Summary 364 14 Future coasts 365 14.1 Introduction 365 14.2 Greenhouse effect and sea level rise 365 14.3 General effects of a rising sea level 366 14.4 Effects of a changing climate 369 14.5 Effects on cliffs and shore platforms 369 14.6 Effects on beaches, spits and barriers 372 14.7 Effects on coastal dunes 376 14.8 Effects on intertidal wetlands 376 14.9 Effects on estuaries and lagoons 379 14.10 Effects on deltaic coasts 380 14.11 Effects on coral and algal reefs 381 14.12 Conclusion 385 14.13 Summary 385 References 387 Index 405

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Book SynopsisCoastal Geomorphology, Second Edition is a comprehensive and systematic introduction to this subject and demonstrates the dynamic nature of coastal landforms, providing a background for analytical planning and management strategies in coastal areas that are subject to continuing changes. This introductory textbook has been completely revised and updated, and is accompanied by a website which provides additional illustrations, global examples, case-studies and more detailed and advanced information on topics referenced in the book, together with explanations of terminology, annotated references and research material.Table of ContentsPreface to the second edition xi Acknowledgements xiii List of Figures xv List of Tables and Panels xxiii 1 Introduction 01 1.1 Coastal geomorphology 01 1.2 Terminology 02 1.3 Ancient coastlines 03 1.4 Coastline morphology 05 1.5 Coastline length 07 1.6 Coastal evolution 08 1.7 Changing coastlines 09 1.8 Summary 11 2 Coastal processes 13 2.1 Introduction 13 2.2 Waves 13 2.3 Tides 25 2.4 Storm surges 31 2.5 Tsunamis 32 2.6 Currents 34 2.7 Nearshore water circulation 35 2.8 Wind action 36 2.9 Other processes 36 2.10 Modelling coastal processes 36 2.11 Summary 37 3 Land and sea level changes 39 3.1 Introduction 39 3.2 Mean sea level 39 3.3 Causes of sea level change 40 3.4 Measuring changes of level 45 3.5 Correlation and dating of former coastlines 46 3.6 Emerged coastlines 46 3.7 Submerged coastlines 51 3.8 Sea level variations 53 3.9 Late Quaternary sea level changes 53 3.10 Modern sea level changes 58 3.11 Recent changes of land and sea level 62 3.12 Future sea level changes 65 3.13 Summary 66 4 Cliffs 67 4.1 Introduction 67 4.2 Cliff evolution 69 4.3 Cliff morphology 74 4.4 Cliff weathering in cold climates 85 4.5 Cliffs and bluffs on humid tropical coasts 86 4.6 Cliff dissection 87 4.7 Outlines in plan of cliffed coasts 95 4.8 Coastal landslides 98 4.9 Rates of cliff recession 102 4.10 Summary 106 5 Shore platforms 107 5.1 Shore processes 107 5.2 Shore platforms 113 5.3 Plunging cliffs 130 5.4 Summary 132 6 Beaches 133 6.1 Introduction 133 6.2 Beach sediments 134 6.3 Evolution of beaches 137 6.4 Provenance of beach sediments 138 6.5 Weathering of beach material 160 6.6 Beach rock 161 6.7 Nearshore processes 162 6.8 Beach morphology 162 6.9 Beach outlines in plan 164 6.10 Beach outlines in profile 171 6.11 Beach morphodynamics and beach states 179 6.12 Use of models 181 6.13 Beach compartments 182 6.14 Beach budgets 183 6.15 Tracing beach sediment flow 184 6.16 Lateral grading 187 6.17 Prograding beaches 190 6.18 Beach ridges 193 6.19 Cheniers 197 6.20 Beach lobes 198 6.21 Summary 200 7 Beach erosion 201 7.1 Introduction 201 7.2 The multiple causes of beach erosion 217 7.3 Effects of artificial structures on beaches 218 7.4 Beach nourishment 219 7.5 Summary 221 8 Spits, barriers and bars 223 8.1 Introduction 223 8.2 Spits 223 8.3 Tombolos 229 8.4 Cuspate and lobate spits 230 8.5 Cuspate and lobate forelands 234 8.6 Coastal barriers and barrier islands 235 8.7 Intertidal sandflats 242 8.8 Bars and troughs 242 8.9 Sand shoals 245 8.10 Ripples 245 8.11 Sandstone reefs 246 8.12 Summary 246 9 Coastal dunes 247 9.1 Introduction 247 9.2 Foredunes 250 9.3 Backshore cliffing of dunes 252 9.4 Parallel dunes 253 9.5 Blow-outs and parabolic dunes 255 9.6 Transgressive dunes 258 9.7 Cliff-top dunes 261 9.8 Dunes on shingle 261 9.9 Rates of dune movement 262 9.10 Dune calcarenite 263 9.11 Machair 265 9.12 Coastal dunes in the humid tropics 266 9.13 Old and new dunes 267 9.14 Dune sandrock 268 9.15 Dune lakes 268 9.16 Summary 268 10 Intertidal wetlands 271 10.1 Introduction 271 10.2 Intertidal morphology 271 10.3 Sources of intertidal sediments 274 10.4 Mudflats 274 10.5 Intertidal vegetation 276 10.6 Sea-grass beds 276 10.7 Salt marshes 277 10.8 Mangroves 286 10.9 Freshwater swamps 293 10.10 Summary 294 11 Estuaries and lagoons 295 11.1 Introduction 295 11.2 Rias 295 11.3 Fiords 296 11.4 Fiards 298 11.5 Calanques 298 11.6 Sharms and sebkhas 298 11.7 Estuaries 299 11.8 Coastal lagoons 311 11.9 Summary 329 12 Deltas 331 12.1 Introduction 331 12.2 Delta components 331 12.3 Deltaic processes 332 12.4 The Mississippi delta 334 12.5 Delta outlines 337 12.6 Delta evolution 342 12.7 Delta shores 346 12.8 Summary 347 13 Coral and algal reefs 349 13.1 Introduction 349 13.2 Coral reefs 349 13.3 Origin of coral reefs 350 13.4 Rates of growth 351 13.5 Fringing reefs 353 13.6 Barrier reefs 354 13.7 Atolls 357 13.8 Emerged coral reefs 359 13.9 Islands on coral reef platforms 360 13.10 Algal and other biogenic reefs 363 13.11 Summary 364 14 Future coasts 365 14.1 Introduction 365 14.2 Greenhouse effect and sea level rise 365 14.3 General effects of a rising sea level 366 14.4 Effects of a changing climate 369 14.5 Effects on cliffs and shore platforms 369 14.6 Effects on beaches, spits and barriers 372 14.7 Effects on coastal dunes 376 14.8 Effects on intertidal wetlands 376 14.9 Effects on estuaries and lagoons 379 14.10 Effects on deltaic coasts 380 14.11 Effects on coral and algal reefs 381 14.12 Conclusion 385 14.13 Summary 385 References 387 Index 405

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Book SynopsisA highly readable book on the nature of beaches, including thedynamics of the shoreface, surf, swash and backbeach, and globallyat the regional variations in beach systems from the tropics to thepoles. The beach and adjacent shoreface are the most dynamic part of theEarth''s surface. They represent a narrow zone where waves, tidesand winds continously interact, producing, wherever sediment isavailable, hundreds of thousands of kilometres of beach systems.Beaches are also the focus of intense pressure from users anddevelopers, and for these reasons alone a knowledge of beachsystems and their morphodynamics is critical to their sustainablemanagement. This book is the first to: * provide an in-depth and holistic view of beach systems, lookingboth in detail at the different beach zones and globally at rangeof parameters influencing regional variation * examine the relationship between beaches and ancillary dunesystems and includes chapters on beach ecoloTrade Review"It provides an excellent overview of many aspects of beachgeography...The book is a hugely successful and interesting productwhich deserves to run to several edition." (Progress in PhysicalGeography, Vol.25 No.4, 2001) "...a deep and well researched account of beach morphodynamicsand coastal evolution..." (Ocean Challenge)Table of ContentsBEACH SYSTEMS: DEFINITION AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE. Beaches (A. Short). Global Variation in Beach Systems (A. Short). BEACH MORPHODYNAMICS. The Shoreface (P. Cowell, et al.). The Surf Zone (T. Aagaard & G. Masselink). The Beachface (M. Hughes & I. Turner) The Beach Backshore and Beyond (P. Hesp). BEACH TYPES AND APPLICATIONS. Wave-Dominated Beaches (A. Short). The Effect of Tides on Beach Morphodynamics (G. Masselink & I.Turner). Embayed and Structurally Controlled Beaches (A. Short & G.Masselink). BEACH SYSTEMS AND IMPACTS. Beach Modification: Natural Impacts on Beach Morphodynamics (A.Short). Beach Ecology (A. Short & P. Hesp). Beach and Dune Stratification (A. Short & P. Hesp). Beach Hazards and Safety (A. Short). LARGE SCALE BEACH BEHAVIOUR. Barrier Morphodynamics (P. Hesp & A. Short). References. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisCrowded into the beautiful, narrow strip at the edge of the ocean, the large number of people who live near California's dynamic coastline often have little awareness of the hazardswaves, tides, wind, storms, rain, and runoffthat erode and impact the coast and claim property on a regular basis. This up-to-date, authoritative, and easy-to-use book, a geological profile of the California coast from Mexico to the Oregon border, describes the landforms and processes that shape the coastline and beaches, documents how erosion has affected development, and discusses the options that are available for dealing with coastal hazards and geologic instability. A completely revised and updated edition of Living with the California Coast (1985), this book features hundreds of new photographs and the latest data on human activity on the coast, on climate change, on rising seas levels, and on coastal erosion and protection. With its dramatic photographs and mile-by-mile maps, Living with the Changing California Coast will be an essential resource for those intending to buy or build along the coast, those who need specific information about various coastal regions, and those who are seeking information about how this remarkable coastline has evolved. *279 photographs portray natural coastal features and processes and illustrate many instances of what can happen to buildings on the coast *81 maps, covering the entire coast, detail types of coastal landforms, coastline erosion rates, locations of seawalls or armor, and other specific areas of interest *Offers specific advice for homebuyers,residents, and developers on which areas to avoid, on what safety measures should be taken, and on what danger signals should be heededTrade Review“This revised edition . . . offers a much-needed update of what scientists have learned about rising sea level, sand movement, and other processes affecting the shoreline. It is essential reading for prospective beach-front home buyers, residents, developers and coastal managers at all levels of government.” * San Diego Union-Tribune *“For anyone who lives near the coast, this book will prove illuminating. For anyone comfortable with the idea that life is uncertain, it will prove instructive. For anyone actually living on the shore, it might be imperative. For those who think that we humans have everything under control, it might prove frightening. . . . It is erudite, informative, meticulous, and good reading to boot.” * California Coast & Ocean *“The authors and coastal geologists familiar with specific regions describe these individual areas, including what we know about their geology, hazards, and histories.” * SIDA, Contributions to Botany *Table of Contents1. INTRODUCTION-A Perspective on the coast of California- Gary Griggs, Kiki Patsch, Lauret Savoy2. THE EVOLUTION OF THE CALIFORNIA COAST - Gary Griggs, Kiki Patsch, Lauret Savoy3. WEATHER, CLIMATE CHANGE, SEA LEVEL AND THE COASTLINE - Gary Griggs, Kiki Patsch, Lauret Savoy4. UNDERSTANDING THE SHORELINE - Gary Griggs, Kiki Patsch, Lauret Savoy5. THE EROSION OF THE COASTLINE- Gary Griggs, Kiki Patsch, Lauret Savoy 6. BUILDING OR BUYING ON THE COAST - Gary Griggs, Kiki Patsch, Lauret Savoy 7. RESPONDING TO COASTAL HAZARDS- Gary Griggs, Kiki Patsch, Lauret Savoy 8. CALIFORNIA’S COASTAL HAZARDS: THEORY AND PRACTICE Charles Lester 9. THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST: THE OREGON BORDER TO CAPE MENDOCINOLauret Savoy, Gary Griggs, and Derek Rust 10. POINT DELGADA TO POINT ARENA Dorothy Merritts, Lauret Savoy, Gary Griggs and Robert Walker11. POINT ARENA TO SAN FRANCISCOLauret Savoy, Dorothy Merritts, Karen Grove and Robert Walker12. THE SAN FRANCISCO COASTLINEGary Griggs, Kim Fulton and Lauret Savoy13. SAN FRANCISCO TO ANO NUEVOJerry Weber, Gary Griggs, Ken LaJoie and Scott Mathieson14. ANO NUEVO TO THE MONTEREY PENINSULA Gary Griggs and Kiki Patsch15. THE MONTEREY PENINSULA TO MORRO BAYCheryl Hapke16. MORRO BAY TO POINT CONCEPTIONAntony Orme17. POINT CONCEPTION TO RINCON POINTRobert Norris and Kiki Patsch18. RINCON POINT TO SANTA MONICAAntony Orme 19. THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: SANTA MONICA TO DANA POINTDouglas Sherman and Bernard Pipkin20. DANA POINT TO THE INTERNATIONAL BORDER.Reinhard Flick APPENDIX A: ReferencesAPPENDIX B: Geologic Time Line

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Book SynopsisThere are moments when we forget how fortunate we are to have the California coast. The state is home to 1,100 miles of uninterrupted coastline defined by long stretches of beach and jagged rocky cliffs. Coastal Sage chronicles the career and accomplishments of Peter Douglas, the longest-serving executive director of the California Coastal Commission. For nearly three decades, Douglas fought to keep the California coast public, prevent overdevelopment, and safeguard habitat. In doing so, Douglas emerged as a leading figure in the contemporary American environmental movement and influenced public conservation efforts across the country. He coauthored California's foundational laws pertaining to shoreline management and conservation: Proposition 20 and the California Coastal Act. Many of the political battles to save the coast from overdevelopment and secure public access are revealed for the first time in this study of the leader who was at once a visionary, warrior, and coastal sage.Trade Review"A succinct, engaging analysis of the issues that define California coastal preservation." * Environmental History *"Coastal Sage will be of great interest to scholars working on California environmental history and coastal history and, perhaps more importantly, to California environmental activists." * Western Historical Quarterly *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments 1 • Few Safe Harbors: Peter M. Douglas’s Formative Years 2 • California’s Coast: Its Origins and Pre-Commission Development 3 • Sea Change: California’s Environmental Surge 4 • Coastal Conservation, Politics, and a New Commission 5 • High Tide: Th e Executive Director Years 6 • Ebb Tide: Th e Receding Years 7 • Footprints in Sand: Peter Douglas’s Legacy Appendix A: A Selected Time Line: California Coastal Conservation and Peter Douglas Appendix B: A Selected List of Peter Douglas’s Accomplishments and Honors Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is an excellent introduction and a good launching point for further inquiry into understanding our planet’s coasts." * CHOICE *"Highly recommend[ed]. . . . to all coastal scientists, managers, and planners and anyone concerned about the future of our extensive global coastlines. This book serves both as a comprehensive and artfully illustrated guide to the science behind coastal processes and hazards, and an environmental call to action to address the crisis we are facing for the majority of the world’s population." * Coastal Management *"A concise overview of current . . . knowledge of these threats, and is a valuable reference for anyone concerned about the well-being of coastal zones, particularly the next generation of planners and politicians." * Conservation Biology *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments PART ONE. INTRODUCTION TO HUMANS AND COASTS 1. Human Settlement of the Coastal Zone PART TWO. NATURAL PROCESSES AND HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL REGIONS 2. Coastal Tectonics and Hazards 3. Tropical Cyclones, Hurricanes, and Typhoons 4. Storms, Waves, Coastal Erosion, and Shoreline Retreat 5. Climate Change and Sea-Level Rise PART THREE. IMPACTS OF HUMAN ACTIVITIES ON COASTS 6. Marine Pollution 7. Plastic and Marine Debris 8. Petroleum and the Coastal Zone 9. Coastal Power Plants 10. Renewable Energy from the Coastal Zone 11. Groundwater and Petroleum Withdrawal: Subsidence and Seawater Intrusion 12. Desalination: Fresh Water from the Ocean 13. Carbon Dioxide, Climate Change, and Ocean Acidification 14. Coral Reefs and Threats to Their Health and Survival 15. Fishing, Overfishing, and Aquaculture 16. Aquatic Invasive Species 17. Sand, Dams, and Beaches Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A succinct, engaging analysis of the issues that define California coastal preservation." * Environmental History *"Coastal Sage will be of great interest to scholars working on California environmental history and coastal history and, perhaps more importantly, to California environmental activists." * Western Historical Quarterly *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments 1 • Few Safe Harbors: Peter M. Douglas’s Formative Years 2 • California’s Coast: Its Origins and Pre-Commission Development 3 • Sea Change: California’s Environmental Surge 4 • Coastal Conservation, Politics, and a New Commission 5 • High Tide: Th e Executive Director Years 6 • Ebb Tide: Th e Receding Years 7 • Footprints in Sand: Peter Douglas’s Legacy Appendix A: A Selected Time Line: California Coastal Conservation and Peter Douglas Appendix B: A Selected List of Peter Douglas’s Accomplishments and Honors Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisAcclaimed ecologist’s second nature memoir brings you on a fascinating journey around Ireland’s coastline.

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Book SynopsisThis work explores the ability to predict the movement of cohesive sedmient within coastal, estaurine or inland waters, and describes the significant economical and ecological importance in the development of new engineering works and the maintenance of existing installations.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Sediment properties Chapter 3. Hydrodynamics Chapter 4. Erosion Chapter 5. Suspension of mud in the water column Chapter 6. Fluid mud Chapter 7. Transport rate Chapter 8. Deposition Chapter 9. Consolidation Chapter 10. Mixtures of mud and sand Chapter 11. Mathematical modelling Chapter 12. Intertidal processes Chapter 13. Case studies

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Book SynopsisRay Hollands has walked the north and south Devon coastlines to capture their unique atmosphere through his eye-catching photography. Set alongside these stunning images are informative captions giving historical background to the places he features, from the bracing and dramatic surfers'' beaches of the north coast to the elegant holiday resorts of the English Riviera in the south. The contrasting beauty of these two very different coastlines is shown to great effect here and Along Devon''s Coast is sure to capture the imagination of anyone who knows and loves the county.

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Book SynopsisUsing a wealth of previously unpublished postcards and photographs, Peter Treloar takes the reader on a fascinating journey around the Cornish coast of yesteryear. Whilst the scenery, which is well covered, has remained the same, the people, forms of transport, town centres and fashions have changed. This unique collection depicts many of those dramatic changes that have taken place during the past century. From Morwenstown in the north to Torpoint in the south, this Cornish tour traces the history of the coastal towns it encompasses, the evolution of the fishing and shipping industries and that of the railways which put these beautiful towns on the tourist route. This book will appeal to maritime enthusiasts and all those who wish to know more about the history of the coastal settlements. It is sure to evoke nostalgic memories for those who remember Cornwall over many years, whilst giving insight into the past for those visiting the area.

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Book SynopsisBeaches are the most dynamic places on Earth, offering an infinite variety of patterns and geological land formations. This book celebrates and solves the mysteries of the fascinating and frequently abstract beauty of gravitational effects at the water''s edge. Lovers of natural history will appreciate the images of curiously sculpted potholes, towering sea stacks, sand and vegetal varieties, and blue sky reflected in striated rivulets, accompanied by diagrams and explanations of the natural forces at work. This book aims to enhance appreciation for oceans and their shape-shifting shorelines. They are, after all, wondrous.

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Book SynopsisThis intimate photo essay tracks Cape Cod's vibrant plant and animal ecosystems through a year of dormancy, rebirth, and migration!

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Book SynopsisThese beautiful images from the Outer Banks of North Carolina encourage us to become keener observers of the natural beauty surrounding us and thoughtful stewards of this area's wild side. To do this photographers Steve Alterman and Mark Buckler use the special lighting conditions of the coastal environment to capture in colorful glory the unique ecosystem of each location. They move from the seashore to maritime forests to the tallest natural sand dune in the east to the sound or bayside of the islands to document shorebirds and water fowl, wild horses, deer, foxes, and rabbits.

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Book SynopsisWater resources are of enormous societal and ecological importance. In coastal areas, they are under ever greater pressure due to population growth, more affluent lifestyles, food production and the growing tourism industry. Changes to the coastal landscape, through urbanisation and land reclamation, and by natural processes such as climate change and sea level rise, modify the interaction between seawater and groundwater and put water resources at risk. This comprehensive volume covers both theory and practice of coastal hydrogeology. It discusses hydrochemistry; submarine groundwater discharge; groundwater management; palaeo-hydrology; land reclamation; climate change and sea level rise; and mathematical models of variable-density flow. With its up-to-date coverage and numerous case studies that illustrate practical implications, it is perfect for students, practitioners, managers and researchers who wish to develop an in-depth understanding of topics relevant to sustainably managingTrade Review'This book presents a systematic and comprehensive approach to understanding coastal groundwater and gives readers a balanced examination of almost all important facets of coastal hydrogeology, ranging from palaeo groundwater issues in the recent geological past to future behaviour of coastal aquifers in response to climate change and sea level rise. Numerous international case studies from coastal aquifers cultivate reader understanding of the occurrence, movement and hydrochemistry of coastal groundwater in a variety of geologic settings. I am delighted to have this excellent book on my shelf and believe it will become a classic. I have no hesitation in recommending it as a 'must use' book to all those who work in any aspect of groundwater in the coastal environment.' John Cherry, University of Guelph'The reader of Jiao and Post's book will find excellent chapters from the principles of hydrology and hydrodynamics to highly practical issues of coastal hydrogeology, complementary to the genetic knowledge of aquifers. The book provides the knowledge and background necessary for all researchers, engineers and practitioners dealing with coastal issues, including groundwater resources, land use, environmental values and ecological services.' Emilio Custodio, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Barcelona'At last - a readable and comprehensive compilation of the principles, analytical solutions and literature relevant to coastal groundwater. Jiao and Post have done an incredible job of summarising and discussing the diverse and voluminous literature on coastal hydrogeology in a highly readable book. Basic principles such as equivalent freshwater head and Darcy's law in variable density flow are clearly explained and illustrated. Topics covered range from salt water intrusion, submarine groundwater discharge, tidal dynamics and geochemistry to land reclamation, sea level change and relict (palaeo) salt water in coastal aquifers, with interesting historical insights included throughout. A final chapter pulls together many of the concepts in a discussion of coastal aquifer management and seawater intrusion control. This book is essential for anyone interested in groundwater in coastal areas.' Mary P. Anderson, University of Wisconsin, Madison'Coastal groundwater presents unique challenges to hydrogeologists, both in its vulnerable position squeezed between land and sea and in the physical and chemical complexities created by variations in density, sources of contamination and characteristic coastal forcings. As pressures on coastal water resources rise with increasing demand, changes in climate and sea-level rise, careful management of coastal groundwater is a greater priority than ever. This book is a timely contribution that provides both a broad overview and a thorough dive into fundamental and emerging topics in the field. With a mix of theory and application, this will be a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners and managers looking to address the coastal water challenges of the coming decades. Holly Michael, University of Delaware'A timely, unusual, and valuable resource … Figures illustrating important aspects of these concepts abound, and the authors keep advanced mathematics to a minimum, making the book accessible and readable. This volume will be helpful in the classroom and as a secondary resource for those interested in hydrogeology.' M. S. Field, Choice'Coastal Hydrogeology is a well written and comprehensive monograph that is founded in deep understanding and practical experience …The book has a global feeling and is urban-aware; coastal megacities are often the locus of the problems.' Michael C. Sukop, GroundwaterTable of ContentsForeword John A. Cherry; 1. Introduction to coastal groundwater systems; 2. Governing equations for density-variable flow; 3. Analytical solutions for a steady freshwater-saltwater interface; 4. Groundwater tidal dynamics; 5. Hydrogeochemistry of coastal aquifer systems; 6. Seawater intrusion; 7. Submarine groundwater discharge; 8. Coastal palaeo-hydrogeology; 9. Impact of land reclamation on coastal groundwater systems; 10. Sea level change and coastal aquifers; 11. Tide-induced airflow in unsaturated zones; 12. Coastal aquifer management and seawater intrusion control; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Coastline Variability and Functions in the Global Environment 1 1.1 Coastal Settings 1 1.2 Population and the Coast 3 1.2.1 History of Coastal Occupation 3 1.3 General Coastal Conditions 3 1.4 Coastal Environments 4 1.5 Historical Trends in Coastal Research 8 Suggested Reading 13 2 The Earth’s Mobile Crust 15 2.1 Introduction 15 2.2 Earth’s Interior 18 2.3 Plate Boundaries 21 2.3.1 Divergent Boundaries 21 2.3.2 Convergent Boundaries 24 2.3.3 Transform Boundaries 28 2.3.4 Plate Movement 29 2.4 Continental Margins 31 2.4.1 Tectonic Evolution of Continental Margins 34 2.5 Tectonic Coastline Classification 36 2.5.1 Collision Coasts 37 2.5.2 Trailing Edge Coasts 42 2.5.3 Marginal Sea Coasts 46 2.6 Tectonic Effects on Coastal Sediment Supply 47 2.6.1 Continental Drainage 48 2.6.2 Location of Rivers 49 2.6.3 Continental Shelf Width 51 2.7 Summary 52 Reference 53 Suggested Reading 53 3 Sediments and Rocks: Materials of Coastal Environments 55 3.1 Rock Types 55 3.2 Sediment Texture 56 3.2.1 Grain Size 56 3.2.2 Grain Shape 59 3.3 Mineralogy 60 3.4 General Origin and Distribution of Sediments 60 3.4.1 Composition 61 3.4.2 Texture 64 3.5 Summary 65 Reference 66 Suggested Reading 67 4 Sea‐Level Change and Coastal Environments 69 4.1 Changing the Size and Shape of the Container 71 4.1.1 Tectonic Causes 71 4.2 Climate and Sea‐Level Change 74 4.2.1 Seasonal Changes 74 4.2.2 Non‐seasonal Cyclic Changes 75 4.2.3 Long‐term Climatic Effects 76 4.3 Sea‐level Rise due to Sediment Compaction and Fluid Withdrawal 77 4.4 Isostasy 81 4.5 Changes in the Volume of the World Ocean 81 4.5.1 Advance and Retreat of Ice Sheets 81 4.6 Post‐Glacial Rise in Sea Level 85 4.7 Current and Future Sea‐Level Changes 86 4.7.1 Impact of Increasing Rise in Sea Level on Modern Coastal Environments 90 4.8 Summary 93 References 94 Suggested Reading 94 5 Weather Systems, Extratropical Storms, and Hurricanes 95 5.1 Introduction 95 5.2 Basic Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Patterns 97 5.2.1 Wind 97 5.2.2 Atmospheric Circulation 97 5.2.3 Prevailing Winds 101 5.2.4 Cyclonic and Anticyclonic Systems 101 5.2.5 Land‐breezes and Sea‐breezes 102 5.3 Mid‐latitude Storms 102 5.3.1 Frontal Weather 103 5.3.2 Cyclogenesis 105 5.3.3 Extratropical Storms 106 5.4 Hurricanes and Tropical Storms 109 5.4.1 Low Latitude Storms 109 5.4.2 Origin and Movement of Hurricanes 110 5.4.3 Anatomy of a Hurricane 113 5.4.4 Hurricanes at the Coast 115 5.5 Summary 125 Suggested Reading 132 6 Waves and the Coast 133 6.1 Water Motion and Wave Propagation 136 6.2 Wind Wave Types 140 6.3 Distribution and Transfer of Wave Energy 142 6.4 Other Types of Waves 146 6.5 Wave‐Generated Currents 148 6.6 Summary 150 Suggested Reading 152 7 Tides of the Ocean 153 7.1 Introduction 153 7.2 Tide‐Generating Forces 153 7.2.1 Gravitational Force 153 7.2.2 Centrifugal Force 154 7.2.3 Tide‐Producing Force 156 7.3 Equilibrium Tide 157 7.3.1 Tidal Cycle 157 7.3.2 Orbiting Moon 158 7.3.3 Inclination of Moon’s Orbit 159 7.4 Interaction of Sun and Moon 159 7.5 Effects of Orbital Geometry 161 7.6 Effects of Partitioning Oceans 162 7.7 Tidal Signatures 163 7.8 Tides in Shallow Water 167 7.9 Summary 175 References 176 Suggested Reading 176 8 River Deltas: The Source of Most of our Coastal Sediments 177 8.1 How Deltas Develop 178 8.2 Deltas and Sea Level 182 8.3 Delta Environments 184 8.4 Delta Plain 184 8.4.1 Delta Front 186 8.5 Delta Processes 189 8.6 River Processes 189 8.7 Delta Classification 190 8.7.1 River‐Dominated Deltas 192 8.7.2 Tide‐Dominated Deltas 193 8.7.3 Wave‐Dominated Deltas 193 8.8 Intermediate Deltas 195 8.9 Human Influence 195 8.10 Summary 200 References 200 Suggested Reading 201 9 Estuaries 203 9.1 Estuarine Hydrology 206 9.1.1 Classification of Estuaries 207 9.1.2 Estuarine Processes 208 9.1.3 Time–Velocity Relationships 209 9.1.4 Model Estuary 214 9.1.5 Estuary Types 219 9.2 Human Impact on Estuaries 222 9.3 Summary 227 References 227 Suggested Reading 228 10 Coastal Lagoons 229 10.1 Definition 229 10.2 Morphology and Setting 229 10.3 General Characteristics 231 10.4 Lagoonal Processes 233 10.5 Lagoonal Sediments 235 10.6 Example Lagoons 239 10.7 Summary 244 Suggested Reading 245 11 Tidal Flats 247 11.1 Morphology of Tidal Flats 247 11.2 Sediments 249 11.3 Organisms 249 11.3.1 Vagrant Organisms 250 11.3.2 Sessile Organisms 250 11.3.3 Limiting Factors 250 11.3.4 Bioturbation 254 11.4 Sedimentary Structures 254 11.5 Tidal Flat Processes 260 11.5.1 Tides 260 11.5.2 Waves 263 11.6 Tidal Channels 265 11.7 Some Examples 267 11.7.1 German Wadden Sea and Jade Bay 267 11.7.2 The Wash 272 11.7.3 Bay of St.‐Malo 273 11.7.4 Bay of Fundy 273 11.8 Human Impact on Tidal Flats 274 11.9 Summary 276 References 278 Suggested Reading 278 12 Coastal Wetlands 281 12.1 Characteristics of a Coastal Marsh 281 12.1.1 Marsh Plants 281 12.1.2 Global Distribution 284 12.2 Marsh Characteristics 285 12.2.1 Marsh Classification 287 12.3 Marsh Sedimentation 289 12.3.1 Sediments 290 12.3.2 Sea Level and Marsh Development 292 12.4 Human Impact on the Marsh Environment 293 12.5 Marsh Summary 293 12.6 Mangrove Coasts 297 12.7 Mangrove Distribution 297 12.7.1 Global Distribution 297 12.7.2 Local 297 12.7.3 Zonation 298 12.8 Mangroves and Coastal Processes 300 12.9 Human Impact on Mangroves 303 12.10 Summary 303 References 305 Suggested Reading 305 13 Beach and Nearshore Environment 307 13.1 Nearshore Environment 307 13.2 Foreshore 312 13.3 Backbeach 322 13.4 Human Impact on Beaches 328 13.5 Summary 331 Suggested Reading 337 14 Coastal Dunes 339 14.1 Types of Coastal Dunes and Their Distribution 339 14.2 Dune Formation 345 14.3 Dune Dynamics 349 14.3.1 Dune Structures 351 14.4 Human Influence on Dunes 352 14.5 Summary 353 Suggested Reading 357 15 Barrier Systems 359 15.1 Introduction 359 15.2 Physical Description 359 15.3 Distribution and Coastal Setting 362 15.4 Summary 366 15.5 Barrier Types 366 15.5.1 Barrier Spits 367 15.5.2 Welded Barriers 374 15.5.3 Barrier Islands 376 15.6 Prograding, Retrograding, and Aggrading Barriers 380 15.6.1 Prograding Barriers 381 15.6.2 Retrograding Barriers 384 15.6.3 Aggrading Barriers 388 15.7 Barrier Stratigraphy 390 15.8 Barrier Coast Morphology 393 15.8.1 Hayes Models 394 15.8.2 Georgia Bight 396 15.9 Barrier Coasts: Morphology and Evolution 399 15.9.1 Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia 399 15.9.2 Mississippi River Delta Barriers 400 15.10 Summary 403 References 403 Suggested Reading 404 16 Tidal Inlets 405 16.1 Introduction 405 16.2 What is a Tidal Inlet 405 16.3 Inlet Morphology 409 16.3.1 Tidal Deltas 409 16.3.2 Ebb‐Tidal Delta Morphology 413 16.4 Tidal Inlet Formation 415 16.4.1 Breaching of a Barrier 415 16.4.2 Spit Building across a Bay 415 16.4.3 Drowned River Valleys 417 16.4.4 Ephemeral Inlets 419 16.5 Tidal Inlet Migration 419 16.6 Tidal Inlet Relationships 423 16.6.1 Inlet Throat Area–Tidal Prism Relationship 423 16.6.2 Ebb‐Tidal Delta Volume–Tidal Prism Relationship 425 16.7 Sand Transport Patterns 426 16.7.1 General Sand‐Dispersal Trends 427 16.7.2 Inlet Sediment Bypassing 427 16.8 Tidal Inlet Effects on Adjacent Shorelines 438 16.8.1 Number and Size of Tidal Inlets 439 16.8.2 Tidal Inlets as Sediment Traps 440 16.8.3 Changes in Ebb‐Tidal Delta Volume 441 16.8.4 Wave Sheltering 442 16.8.5 Effects of Inlet Sediment Bypassing 445 16.8.6 Human Influences 446 16.9 Summary 448 References 451 Suggested Reading 452 17 Glaciated Coasts 453 17.1 Introduction 453 17.2 The World’s Glaciers 454 17.2.1 Glacier Formation 456 17.2.2 Glacier Movement 457 17.2.3 Distribution and Types of Glaciers 458 17.3 Pleistocene Glaciation 462 17.3.1 Introduction 462 17.3.2 Defining the Pleistocene 463 17.3.3 Causes of the Ice Ages 464 17.3.4 The Late Pleistocene 466 17.4 Glacial Effects on Coastlines 467 17.4.1 General Erosional Processes 467 17.4.2 Fjords 468 17.4.3 Rocky Coasts 469 17.4.4 General Depositional Processes 471 17.4.5 Depositional Landforms 473 17.5 Examples of Glaciated Coastlines 477 17.5.1 Cape Cod 477 17.5.2 Drumlin Coasts 480 17.5.3 Sand and Gravel Beaches 482 17.5.4 Uplifted Coasts 482 17.5.5 Drowned River Valleys 485 17.6 Summary 485 References 487 Suggested Readings 488 18 Rocky Coasts 489 18.1 Introduction 489 18.2 Types and Distribution 490 18.2.1 Tectonic Settings 490 18.2.2 Glaciated Regions 490 18.2.3 Other Bedrock Coasts 491 18.3 Erosional Processes 493 18.3.1 Physical Processes 493 18.3.2 Biological Processes 497 18.3.3 Chemical Processes 498 18.4 Factors Affecting Rates of Erosion 498 18.5 Morphology 500 18.5.1 Sea Cliffs 501 18.5.2 Horizontal Erosional Landforms 504 18.5.3 Sea Stacks, Arches, and Erosional Features 506 18.6 Summary 511 Suggested Reading 512 Index 513

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Book SynopsisAdam Nicolson explores the marine life inhabiting seashore rock pools with a scientist's curiosity and a poet's wonder in this beautifully illustrated book.The sea is not made of water. Creatures are its genes. Look down as you crouch over the shallows and you will find a periwinkle or a prawn, a claw-displaying crab or a cluster of anemones ready to meet you. No need for binoculars or special stalking skills: go to the rocks and the living will say hello.Inside each rock pool tucked into one of the infinite crevices of the tidal coastline lies a rippling, silent, unknowable universe. Below the stillness of the surface course different currents of endless motionthe ebb and flow of the tide, the steady forward propulsion of the passage of time, and the tiny lifetimes of the rock pool's creatures, all of which coalesce into the grand narrative of evolution.In Life Between the Tides, Adam Nicolson in

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Book SynopsisMaster the in-depth knowledge and higher-level skills that A-level Geography students need to succeed; this focused topic book extends learning far beyond your course textbooks.Blending detailed content and case studies with questions, exemplars and guidance, this book:- Significantly improves students'' knowledge and understanding of A-level content and concepts, providing more coverage of Coastal Landscapes than your existing resources- Strengthens students'' analytical and interpretative skills through questions that involve a range of geographical data sources, with guidance on how to approach each task- Demonstrates how to evaluate issues, with a dedicated section in every chapter that shows how to think geographically, consider relevant evidence and structure a balanced essay- Equips students with everything they need to excel, from additional case studies and definitions of key terminology, to suggestions for further research and

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated and informative anthology of coastal wildlife throughout the year.They say that no one in the British Isles lives more than an hour or two from the coast, a coastline of contrasts with scenery that changes from estuaries, shingle beaches, saltmarshes and sand dunes, to rocky shores, rugged cliffs, machair and bustling harbours.Our shores are teeming with wildlife, be it in the water, on the tideline, clinging to cliffs or in the skies above them, and this beautiful book you can learn more about familiar and favourite coastal species and some intriguing lesser-known marine creatures.Season by season, Celia Lewis''s wonderful illustrations show the flowers, birds, animals, fish and insects found at that time of year. Her craft projects, using driftwood, pebbles and shells, are suitable for all ages and will encourage you to put beachcombed mementos to surprising uses. Or get creative with food and work some foraged ingredients iTrade ReviewThe book is a veritable symphony of the sea. -- Lucy Jones * BBC Wildlife *Artist Celia Lewis's tone is fresh and breezy, but beneath the low-key charm lies a trove of riches and reminders about the UK coast. -- Lucy Jones * BBC Wildlife *Dotted throughout the book are celebrations of glorious British wildlife ... lovingly depicted in exquisite detail making them a joy to pore over. -- Lucy Jones * BBC Wildlife *Lewis captures the spectacular shades of the British coastline with a deft and colourful touch. * BBC Wildlife *This beautifully illustrated book will enhance any visit to the seaside. * Coast *Celia Lewis combines her own beautiful watercolours with informative text, showing how seasons change at the water's edge. Birds, animals, fish and insects - they are all here. * This England *This is an artistic look at life along the seashore. * Bird Watching *The seashore is uncovered season by season in this delightfully illustrated book ... the author's watercolours, linocuts and informative commentary highlight and identify what you might see or pick up during a walk along the tideline or a coastal path. * Choice *This is a visual delight of a book exploring the varied fauna and flora, from small to large, that can be found in the water and onshore around the British coast during the year ... It contains some beautiful watercolours of a wide variety of wildlife from otters and puffins, to porpoise and starfish. * Countryside *We all love spending time near the water's edge, so next time you feel like stretching your legs along a coastal path, fancy a day trip to the seaside or are planning balmy summer holidays, dip into An Illustrated Coastal Year and be inspired by the incredible diversity of wildlife to be found around our little archipelago. * Land Love magazine *A delightful book easy to dip in and out of, that both pleases the eye and educates at the same time. * The Landsman *Table of ContentsPreface Spring Summer Autumn Winter Useful websites Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisSaltmarshes are often remote, inhospitable places, neither land nor sea, as hard to pin down as they are to navigate. In this saline odyssey, Clive Chatters has explored his favourite creeks, pools and mudflats to bring us an absorbing celebration of the ecology, biology, geology and history of this scarce and mysterious habitat. There are Tadpole Shrimps, and rare sedges, waders and Wild Celery even inland saltmarshes in this tour de force by a superb naturalist and writer. BRETT WESTWOOD, naturalist, author and radio presenter Saltmarshes are among Britain''s most diverse and dynamic landscapes. They abound around our shores but may also be found inland and at altitude wherever water, salt and vegetation combine. The species they support range from extreme rarities of specialised habitats to the less demanding denizens of coastal wetlands. Here is a landscape of international importance for migratory birds, endemic plants and an exceptional Trade ReviewA detailed and wide-ranging look at the natural history and diversity of one of Britain's most ecologically important landscapes. -- Mark Whitley * The Countryman *A remarkable book ... Chatters writes with authority and eloquence on an enormous range of topics and draws from an impressive range of sources. -- Ros Bennett * British Wildlife *Clive Chatters has maintained the standard in this excellent new book which deals with an often remote and slightly inhospitable habitat that attracts wildlife in droves. As the series names suggests, the focus is strongly on British examples but the author roams the country widely and brings the marshes he visits vividly to life. Splendid stuff. -- Alan Crowden * BES Bulletin *The stories Clive Chatters tells are based on decades of first-hand experience and extensive research, and he is to be congratulated on a superb read ... hard to put down. -- Tim Rich * BSBI News *Well researched and well-illustrated throughout ... contains a wealth of information about its subject matter, focusing on the wildlife, history, development and past and future conservation of this marginal coastal habitat. -- Ian Woodward * BTO *Table of ContentsPreface 1. Introduction 2. Far from the shore 3. On the wind 4. In the Highlands 5. Atlantic gateway 6. The merse of the Solway Firth 7. Bae Ceredigion 8. Genesis of the Humber 9. Seawalls and the Severn 10. Capital marsh country 11. The legacy of the Solent's artwork 12. Southampton's Spartinas 13. Conservation before conservationists 14. The advent of nature conservation 15. Modest proposals 16. The rise of regulation 17. International perspectives 18. Invasive and non-native species 19. Conservation in practice 20. Rejuvenation 21. Time and tide Appendix A: A provisional inventory of inland saltmarshes in Britain Appendix B: Special Areas of Conservation in Britain supporting saltmarsh habitats References and further reading Species names Illustration credits Index

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Book SynopsisTravelling from Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean to South America and the eastern United States, the authors of Vanishing Sands track the devastating environmental, social, and economic impact of legal and illegal sand mining over the past twenty years.Trade Review"The authors combine their enthralling case studies with actionable suggestions: governments should buy coastal lands 'to create management units,' for instance. Beachgoers, policymakers, and builders alike will something to consider in this shocking study." * Publishers Weekly *"An informative, detailed, extensively documented scholarly examination of sand mining and its associated issues that will appeal to geologists, environmentalists, and those concerned about climate change." -- Sue O'Brien * Library Journal *"Dozens of references in each chapter and a detailed index make this an important addition to academic collections that support work in geology, socioeconomics, politics, ecology, and environmental justice. Highly recommended. All readers." -- A. S. Ricker * Choice *"Coastal dwellers and tourists alike will find this exposition to be of relevance in the protection of their properties and recreational sites. In a word, this book has wide appeal to diverse populations that have interest in coastal environments where there are beach and dune sands that need protection form robbers of their coastal sand heritage. As far as this book is concerned, perhaps the most that can be said is to buy it, read it, and learn how to protect this valuable coastal resource." -- Charles W. Finkl * Journal of Coastal Research *"The authors present this issue in a direct way, holding my interest with their personal accounts of sand mining activities they have experienced. The target audience is not only environmentalists but anyone who appreciates and values sandy beaches and dunes around the world." -- Jacqueline Stagner * International Journal of Environmental Studies *"Vanishing Sands is a rich collection of the diverse intersection between sand mining and its detrimental effects on society and the environment. It provides numerous impulses for further research on various academic fields’ relationship with sand extraction, such as epidemiology, environmental history, archeology, and law, to name a few. Thus, Vanishing Sands is a critical read for anyone who engages in the interdisciplinary and transnational research of our planet’s coasts and cares about the protection of our beaches." -- Henrik Jaron Schneider * E3W Review of Books *Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgments xv 1. Who’s Mining the Shore? 1 2. Sand: Earth’s Most Remarkable Mineral Resource 21 3. Singapore Sand Bandits: Sitting on Asia’s Sandpile 43 4. The Sands of Crime: Mafia, Sand Robbers, and Law Benders 56 5. Sand Rivers to the Beach: Choked Flow 77 6. Barbuda and Other Islands: Lessons from the Caribbean 97 7. A Summoner’s Thirteen Tales: South America’s Coastal Sand Mining 118 8. A Different Kind of Sand Mining: Legal but Destructive 143 9. Africa Sands: Desert Abundance—Coastal Dearth 167 10. Beach Mining: Truths and Solutions 185 Appendix A. Sand Mining Violent Events 195 Appendix B. Sand Rights: Bringing Back Reason 197 References 201 Contributors 233 Index 235

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Book SynopsisTravelling from Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean to South America and the eastern United States, the authors of Vanishing Sands track the devastating environmental, social, and economic impact of legal and illegal sand mining over the past twenty years.Trade Review"The authors combine their enthralling case studies with actionable suggestions: governments should buy coastal lands 'to create management units,' for instance. Beachgoers, policymakers, and builders alike will something to consider in this shocking study." * Publishers Weekly *"An informative, detailed, extensively documented scholarly examination of sand mining and its associated issues that will appeal to geologists, environmentalists, and those concerned about climate change." -- Sue O'Brien * Library Journal *"Dozens of references in each chapter and a detailed index make this an important addition to academic collections that support work in geology, socioeconomics, politics, ecology, and environmental justice. Highly recommended. All readers." -- A. S. Ricker * Choice *"Coastal dwellers and tourists alike will find this exposition to be of relevance in the protection of their properties and recreational sites. In a word, this book has wide appeal to diverse populations that have interest in coastal environments where there are beach and dune sands that need protection form robbers of their coastal sand heritage. As far as this book is concerned, perhaps the most that can be said is to buy it, read it, and learn how to protect this valuable coastal resource." -- Charles W. Finkl * Journal of Coastal Research *"The authors present this issue in a direct way, holding my interest with their personal accounts of sand mining activities they have experienced. The target audience is not only environmentalists but anyone who appreciates and values sandy beaches and dunes around the world." -- Jacqueline Stagner * International Journal of Environmental Studies *"Vanishing Sands is a rich collection of the diverse intersection between sand mining and its detrimental effects on society and the environment. It provides numerous impulses for further research on various academic fields’ relationship with sand extraction, such as epidemiology, environmental history, archeology, and law, to name a few. Thus, Vanishing Sands is a critical read for anyone who engages in the interdisciplinary and transnational research of our planet’s coasts and cares about the protection of our beaches." -- Henrik Jaron Schneider * E3W Review of Books *Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgments xv 1. Who’s Mining the Shore? 1 2. Sand: Earth’s Most Remarkable Mineral Resource 21 3. Singapore Sand Bandits: Sitting on Asia’s Sandpile 43 4. The Sands of Crime: Mafia, Sand Robbers, and Law Benders 56 5. Sand Rivers to the Beach: Choked Flow 77 6. Barbuda and Other Islands: Lessons from the Caribbean 97 7. A Summoner’s Thirteen Tales: South America’s Coastal Sand Mining 118 8. A Different Kind of Sand Mining: Legal but Destructive 143 9. Africa Sands: Desert Abundance—Coastal Dearth 167 10. Beach Mining: Truths and Solutions 185 Appendix A. Sand Mining Violent Events 195 Appendix B. Sand Rights: Bringing Back Reason 197 References 201 Contributors 233 Index 235

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Book Synopsis''An immersive and lyrically personal journey through deep-time and modern tides'' RAYNOR WINN''Wondrous, elegant and haunting, Lost to the Sea is a fascinating alternative history of the fractured, flooded and eroded edges of Britain and Ireland'' PHILIP HOARE''Beautiful . . . Woollett paints vividly the da-to-day lives of past peoples'' TLSMedieval kingdoms. Notorious pirate towns. Drowned churches. Crocodile-infested swamps.On a series of coastal walks, Lisa Woollett takes us on an illuminating journey, bringing to life the places where mythology and reality meet at the very edges of Britain and Ireland.From Bronze Age settlements on the Isles of Scilly and submerged prehistoric forests in Wales, to a Victorian amusement park on the Isle of Wight and castles in the air off County Clare, Lisa draws together archaeology, meetings with locals and tales from folklore to reveal how the sea has for

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Book SynopsisMudlarker and photographer Lisa Woollett takes us on an exhilarating journey around Britain's forgotten coastline

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Book SynopsisThe term lagoon is derived from the Italian laguna, which originally referred to the waters around Venice but currently denotes a variety of geomorphologically and ecologically defined systems, including atoll lagoons and coastal lagoons. While the former are restricted to tropical latitudes, coastal lagoons are common features of the coasts of all continents, occurring, as they do, along about 13 percent of the worlds shorelines. This book reviews the geology, characteristics and diversity of coastal lagoons.

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Book SynopsisThe Columbia River Basin is one of the nations largest watersheds and extends mainly through four Western states and into Canada. Activities such as power generation and agricultural practices have impaired water quality in some areas, so that human health is at risk and certain species, such as salmon, are threatened or extinct. Chapter 1 reports on the actions related to restoration efforts in the Basin. The San Francisco Bay Delta watershed -- which drains a vast area of California from the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the Pacific Ocean -- supplies drinking water for 25 million people and provides irrigation for about half the nations fruit and vegetable production. Decades of development and agriculture have led to large reductions in water quality and supply, natural flood protection, and habitats across the watersheds three major regions: the Bay, the Delta, and the upper watershed. As described in chapter 2, federal entities have been working with nonfederal entities for decades to protect and restore the watershed. The Long Island Sound, an estuary bordered by Connecticut and New York, provides numerous economic and recreational benefits. However, development and pollution have resulted in environmental impacts, such as the degradation of water quality. Chapter 3 focuses on the Study to restore and protect the Sound. Puget Sound is the nations second-largest estuary and serves as an important economic engine in Washington State, supporting millions of people, major industries, and a wide variety of species. However, according to the CCMP, human use and development have degraded water quality and habitats and harmed critical species such as salmon. Chapter 4 reviews the efforts to restore Puget Sound.

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Book SynopsisIn The Sea Forager's Guide to the Northern California Coast, Kirk Lombard combines a startling depth of knowledge with wry humor and colorful storytelling to guide readers' quests to hook fish, dig clams, and pick seaweed for themselves."Lombard is a divinely inspired whack job—think Frank Zappa meets Aldo Leopold. If you have ever considered the idea of gathering something good to eat from the beach or surf … you need this book."—Bill Heavy, editor-at-large, Field & StreamLombard, a former staff member at the state Department of Fish and Game and founder of the foraging tour company/seafood delivery service Sea Forager Seafood, insists that his readers follow all regulations and encourages sustainable practices above and beyond what the State of California requires. This quirky and useful how-to is sure to inspire an empowering epicurean adventure. Leighton Kelly's stunning, occasionally idiosyncratic illustrations complement practical instructions for gathering a variety of fish and seafood and delicious recipes for what to do with each catch.Trade Review"Lombard is a divinely inspired whack job—think Frank Zappa meets Aldo Leopold. If you have ever considered the idea of gathering something good to eat from the beach or surf … you need this book."—Bill Heavy, editor-at-large, Field & Stream"Lombard is a master of the nearshore environment, knowledgeable (and hilarious). This is, simply put, the best book on the this subject ever written."—Hank Shaw, James Beard Award-winning author, Hunter Angler Gardener Cook"Kirk has created an ecosystem that allows us to be sustainable citizens and, more importantly, sustainable eaters."—Andrew Zimmerman, host of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmerman

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Book SynopsisA charmingly illustrated nature guide to Ocean Beach and the coastal ecology of San Francisco.Grab your beach blanket and your puffy jacket (this is San Francisco, after all) and get ready to see Ocean Beach like never before. Longtime local surfer and scientist Eddy Rubin celebrates this magical sandy stretch through stories of its animals and plants and the natural and human forces that have shaped this coastal environment. From sand dollars and seaweed to the snowy plovers in the dunes, and stretching out to the seals and whales offshore, Rubin profiles twenty-nine local flora and fauna with wonder and curiosity. To explain the why and how, he also teaches readers about the weather and geological forces that have created this unique sandy ecology. Lifetime lovers of Ocean Beach and new neighbors alike will delight in Rubin''s guide, brought vividly to life by more than forty full-color artworks by illustrator Greg Wright. With this guide, Rubin invites readers to explore the place where ocean and land meet, to learn from surfers and fishermen about what''s out in the waves, and to protect this shared expanse of sandy shoreline.

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Book SynopsisPioneering environmentalist Rachel Carson explores the wonders of the Earth''s oceans in these classics of American science and nature writing.Includes meticulously restored drawings from the original editions, including the nearly 200 illustrations by Bob Hines for The Edge of the SeaRachel Carson is perhaps most famous as the author of Silent Spring, but she was first and foremost a "poet of the sea" and the three books collected in this deluxe Library of America volume are classics of American science and nature writing.Under the Sea-Wind (1941), Carson''s lyrical debut, offers an intimate account of maritime ecology through the eyes of three of the ocean''s denizens, the individual lives of sanderling, mackerel, and eel dramatically intertwined in the enduring ebb and flow of the tides. The Sea Around Us (1951)--a winner of the National Book Award--draws on a wealth of oceanographic, meteorological, biological, and historical research to present its subject on a grand, biospheric scale, revealing not only many mysteries of the still-unfathomed depths, but a reverence for the sea as a source of global climate and of life itself.Concluding Carson''s "sea trilogy," The Edge of the Sea (1955) explores the habits of the many small creatures that live on shorelines and in tidepools accessible to any beachcomber: part identification guide, part hymn to ecological complexity, it is a book that conveys the "sense of wonder" in nature for which Carson is justly celebrated.At a moment when overfishing, pollution, and global warming are causing catastrophic changes to marine environments worldwide, Carson''s lyrically detailed accounts of these environments offer a timely reminder of their beauty, fragility, and immense consequence for human life.

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Book SynopsisThe Pacific coast is the most iconic region of California and one of the most fascinating and rapidly changing places in the world. Densely populated, urbanized, and industrializedand also home to complex, fragile ecosystemsthe coast is the place where humanity and nature coexist in a precarious balance that is never perfectly stable. This is a dramatic snapshot of the California coasts past, present, and probable future in a time of climate change and expanding human activity. Written by two marine experts who grew up on the coast, The Edge is both an appreciation of the coasts natural and cultural uniqueness and a warning of the changes that threaten that uniqueness. As ocean levels rise, coastal communities are starting to erode, and entire neighborhoods have been lost to the sea. Coastal ecosystems and wildlife that were already stressed by human settlement now face new dangers. Fisheries, oil drilling, recreation, housing and environmental advocates compete to define the future of the region. A masterful and sweeping synthesis of environmental and social science, The Edge presents a comprehensive portrait of the history, people, communities, industries, ecology, and wildlife of the coast.

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Book SynopsisComplex sets of environmental factors have interacted over the past 5,000 years to affect how changes in climate, temperature, relative precipitation, and the levels of Lake Michigan influence the preservation of archaeological sites in coastal sand dunes along Lake Michigan. As a collaboration between earth scientists, archaeologists, and geoarchaeologists, this study draws on a wealth of research and multidisciplinary insights to explore the conditions necessary to safeguard ancient human settlements in these landscapes. A variety of contemporary and innovative techniques, including numerous dating methods and approaches, were employed to determine when and for how long sand dunes were active and when and for how long archaeological sites were occupied. Knowledge of dune processes and settlement patterns not only affects archaeological interpretations, but it is also consummately important to land planners responsible for managing heritage archaeological sites in the Lake Michigan coastal zone.

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