Coasts and Coastlines Books

Book Synopsis"...a fascinating barometer of the state of the nation right now, in the wake of austerity, Brexit and Covid." - Travis Elborough England's seaside is made up of a striking variety of coastlines including cliffs, coves, pebbled shore, wide sandy beaches, salt marshes, and estuaries cutting deep inland. On these coastal edges England's great holiday resorts grew up, developed in the early eighteenth century originally as spas for medicinal bathing but soon morphing into places of pleasure, entertainment, fantasy and adventure. Acclaimed writer Madeleine Bunting journeyed clockwise around England from Scarborough to Blackpool to understand the enduring appeal of seaside towns, and what has happened to the golden sands, cold seas and donkey rides of childhood memory. Taking in some forty resorts, staying in hotels, caravans and holiday camps, she swims from their beaches and talks to their residents to delve into their landscapes, histories and contemporary plight.Trade ReviewA brilliant new book... It is a travelogue, an impressive work of social history, an affectionate celebration and much more besides. But a grim English irony burns through almost every page -- John Harris * Guardian *A poignant picture of life on the edge of England -- Ysenda Maxtone Graham * Spectator *Eloquent and detailed... Britain's island story has never seemed so pertinent * Financial Times *[A] remarkable book, as bracing as a smack in the face by a stiff sea breeze, Madeleine Bunting tours the English coastline to discover what it reveals about the state of the nation today * Guardian *This superb tour of the English coastline is compelling, sometimes exhilarating but also profoundly sad... Bunting's wonderful travelogue offers us a powerful - and deeply dispiriting - microcosm of the whole nation * Observer *This was an epic journey... An ambitious, thorough and hugely readable investigation of this country's coastal fun-palaces * Mail on Sunday *Beautifully written... Our intrepid author, it has to be said, embraces the Spartan version of the seaside... Her trip brings out her lyrical powers and salt-and-vinegar sharpness * Literary Review *[The Seaside] is stuffed with statistics, scraps of conversation, longer interviews, literary allusion and potted history... Bunting is an engagingly dogged guide * TLS *Bracing * Strong Words *A fond exploration of our often conflicted relationship with the British beach resort. Its love for the institution is apparent and tender, but, rather like the country itself, Bunting also finds these locations to be divided and somewhat adrift. Her book makes for a fascinating barometer of the state of the nation right now, in the wake of austerity, Brexit and Covid -- Travis ElboroughI enjoyed this very much. We all have happy seaside memories , and even though Bunting, too, finds the reason for our resorts' decline in in the fact that they were beaten to the sunburned pound and Kiss Me Quick Hat by the Costa This or That, I'd very much like her to be taken at her word and employed to revive their fortunes. Gauleiter Bunting has an authentic whiff of whelk about it' -- Jeremy Paxman[Bunting] reminds the reader of what it is like to be beside, or in, the sea * Country Life *

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Book SynopsisLagoons and estuaries are transition spaces between earth and sea. Beyond their expanse, geographic repartition, geomorphological, hydroclimatic and ecobiological diversity and biodiversity, they play an important role in regional economies and are some of the ecosystems most vulnerable to global change.Reinforced by numerous references, this book studies Mediterranean lagoonal and estuarine fishes whose diversity largely depends on the composition of neighboring marine and continental ichtyofauna. The authors describe their morphological, biological, ecological and behavioral characteristics by evoking their distinctive features and differences with their marine or freshwater homologues. Their adaptation strategies, elucidated thanks to recent advances in morphology, genetics and molecular biology, are recognized as a major advantage in the context of climate change.This book is for natural environment managers, engineers, teachers, students and researchers.Table of ContentsForeword ix Preface xi Introduction xiii Chapter 1. Mediterranean Lagoons and Estuaries 1 1.1. What is a lagoon and what is an estuary? 2 1.2. Lagoons and estuaries of the Mediterranean: characteristics,inventory and classification 8 1.3. Some recurrent preconceived ideas and problems concerning lagoons 14 1.4. Geological, geographic and physicochemical types of lagoon 15 1.4.1. According to their geological origin 15 1.4.2. According to their connections with the sea 16 1.4.3. According to their physical chemistry 17 1.4.4. According to their haline system 17 1.4.5. According to their nutrient content 18 1.4.6. According to their geographic position and connection with the sea 19 1.5. Lagoon hydroclimate and hydrodynamics 19 1.6. Some features of lagoon ichthyoecobiology 21 1.7. Production in lagoons and trophic chains 26 1.8. Lagoon habitats 30 Chapter 2. Ecology and Behavior 33 2.1. Origin and originality 38 2.2. Ecology and behavior 43 2.2.1. Sedentaries 44 2.2.2. Migrators 47 2.2.3. Intermittent residents 50 2.3. Sea–lagoon/lagoon–sea fish interaction: the phenology of migrations 51 2.3.1. Inmigration 51 2.3.2. Outmigrations 55 2.4. Ecological valence 58 2.5. Lagoons and invasions: the presence of exotic species 59 2.6. Structure of fish assemblages 62 2.6.1. Natural factors in spatiotemporal distribution 63 2.6.2. Assemblages and anthropization 66 2.6.3. Utilization of ichthyological indicators 69 Chapter 3. Biology and Genetics 71 3.1. Sexuality 72 3.2. Reproduction 77 3.2.1. Nest building, gestation and fecundity 78 3.2.2. Reproductive success and gamete management 82 3.2.3. Reproductive particularities in Blenniidae, Gobiidae and Labridae 85 3.2.4. Reproductive particularities in Syngnathidae 86 3.2.5. Other aspects of nest building and parental care 93 3.2.6. Other aspects of reproduction in migrators 104 3.3. Feeding and energy transfer 105 3.3.1. Alimentary guilds and competition 105 3.3.2. Cannibalism 107 3.3.3. Feeding behavior 108 3.4. Age and growth 112 3.5. Intra- and interspecific communication 118 3.5.1. Visual functions 119 3.5.2. The olfactory functions 121 3.5.3. Auditive and mechanoreceptive functions 123 3.6. Ecological genetics 126 3.6.1. Sedentary species 126 3.6.2. Migratory species 129 3.6.3. Other structural factors 130 Chapter 4. Fisheries and Aquaculture 137 4.1. Fishing in lagoons 138 4.1.1. Advantages of lagoons for fisheries 138 4.1.2. Fishing methods and techniques 140 4.1.3. Fisheries production and yield 152 4.1.4. Interaction between marine and lagoon fisheries 161 4.2. Aquaculture in lagoons 163 4.3. Fisheries–aquaculture interactions in the lagoons 166 Chapter 5. Anthropization and Climate Change 169 5.1. Threats to lagoon and estuarine systems and their ichthyological populations 169 5.2. On the need for an integrated approach to lagoon ichthyology 179 5.3. Toward a best knowledge of lagoons: the contribution of the Mediterranean “lagoon–estuarine networks” 180 Appendix 183 Glossary 191 References 199 Index of Scientific Names and Common Words 257 Index by Country: Lagoons, Lakes, Ponds, Delta and Estuaries 263

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Book Synopsis Fishes in Lagoons and Estuaries in the Mediterranean 2 extensively covers the systematic, biological, ecological, behavioral and genetic aspects of the sedentary fishes that spend their entire lifecycle in the coastal fringes, sometimes referred to as “extreme environments”. This second volume of a set of books on Mediterranean ichthyofauna presents in-depth scientific, historical and current knowledge at the family, genus and species levels. Designed to give rapid and comprehensive access to the body of knowledge on Mediterranean lagoonal and estuarine sedentary fishes (over 1200 scientific works are referenced), this volume is for anyone involved in the use, management or protection of natural environments and their populations, including ecobiologists, geographers, engineers, teachers, students and researchers. Table of ContentsForeword ix Preface xi Introduction xiii Chapter 1. Atherinidae Risso, 1827 1 1.1. Atherina Linnæus, 1758 2 1.1.1. Atherina (Hepsetia) lagunae Trabelsi et al., 2002 3 1.2. References 33 Chapter 2. Blenniidae Rafinesque, 1815 49 2.1. Salaria Forsskäl, 1775 50 2.1.1. Salaria pavo (Risso, 1810) 51 2.2. References 68 Chapter 3. Cyprinodontidae Berg, 1940 75 3.1. Aphanius Nardo, 1827 76 3.1.1. Aphanius dispar (Rüppell, 1829) 78 3.1.2. Aphanius fasciatus (Valenciennes, 1821) 82 3.1.3. Aphanius iberus (Valenciennes, 1846) 100 3.2. References 109 Chapter 4. Gasterosteidae Günther, 1869 125 4.1. Gasterosteus [Artedi] Linnæus, 1758 126 4.1.1. Gasterosteus aculeatus Linnæus, 1758 126 4.2. References 144 Chapter 5. Gobiidae Regan, 1911 153 5.1. Gobius [Artedi] Linnæus, 1758 154 5.1.1. Gobius cobitis Pallas, 1814 156 5.1.2. Gobius niger Linnæus, 1758 163 5.1.3. Gobius paganellus Linnæus, 1758 179 5.2. Knipowitschia Iljin, 1927 186 5.2.1. Knipowitschia panizzae (Verga, 1841) 187 5.3. Pomatoschistus Gill, 1864 193 5.3.1. Pomatoschistus canestrinii (Ninni, 1883) 194 5.3.2. Pomatoschistus marmoratus (Risso, 1810) 202 5.3.3. Pomatoschistus microps (Kroyer, 1838) 213 5.3.4. Pomatoschistus tortonesei (Miller, 1968) 225 5.4. Zosterisessor (Whitley, 1935) 228 5.4.1. Zosterisessor ophiocephalus (Pallas, 1814) 230 5.5. References 248 Chapter 6. Labridae Jordan and Evermann, 1898 275 6.1. Symphodus Rafinesque, 1810 276 6.1.1. Symphodus (Crenilabrus) cinereus (Bonnaterre, 1788) 277 6.2. References 288 Chapter 7. Poeciliidae Berg, 1910 293 7.1. Gambusia Poey, 1855 293 7.1.1. Gambusia holbrooki Girard, 1859 294 7.2. References 303 Chapter 8. Syngnathidae Günther, 1870 309 8.1. Hippocampus Rafinesque, 1810 312 8.1.1. Hippocampus guttulatus Cuvier, 1829 314 8.1.2. Hippocampus hippocampus (Linnæus, 1758) 323 8.2. Nerophis Rafinesque, 1810 327 8.2.1. Nerophis ophidion (Linnæus, 1758) 328 8.3. Syngnathus [Artedi] Linnæus, 1758 334 8.3.1. Syngnathus abaster Risso, 1826 336 8.3.2. Syngnathus acus Linnæus, 1758 351 8.3.3. Syngnathus taenionotus Canestrini, 1871 357 8.3.4. Syngnathus tenuirostris Rathke, 1837 362 8.3.5. Syngnathus typhle Linnæus, 1758 364 8.4. References 374 Glossary 381 Index of Names 389 Index of Countries 393

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Book Synopsis Based on the most recent scientific data, and without neglecting historical publications, Fishes in Lagoons and Estuaries in the Mediterranean 3 comprehensively details Mediterranean lagoonal–marine migratory fish. It provides information regarding their systematics, eobiology, ethology, genetics and their exploitation. After a general categorization of the species represented, this volume, third in a set of books on Mediterranean ichthyofauna, offers a synthesis of the knowledge acquired from 1890 to the present day for each of the 21 species most frequently found in Mediterranean lagoons and estuaries. These species are detailed across the two parts of volume 3. The scientific data presented in this book concern the species’ lagoon life as much as their marine life, and are therefore of particular interest for both the management of fish stocks and for the conservation of species. Designed to give rapid and comprehensive access to the body of knowledge on Mediterranean lagoonal and estuarine migratory fishes, this volume is for anyone involved in the use, management or protection of natural environments and their populations, including ecobiologists, geographers, engineers, teachers, students and researchers. Table of ContentsPreface vii Foreword ix Introduction xi Chapter 1 Anguillidae Jordan and Evermann, 1896 1 1.1 Anguilla (Schrank, 1798) 2 1.1.1 Anguilla anguilla (Linnaeus, 1758) 6 1.2 Bibliography 60 Chapter 2 Engraulidae Jordan and Evermann, 1896 95 2.1 Engraulis Cuvier, 1817 95 2.1.1 Engraulis russoi Dulzetto, 1947 96 2.2 Bibliography 104 Chapter 3 Gobiidae Regan, 1911 107 3.1 Pomatoschistus Gill, 1864 108 3.1.1 Pomatoschistus minutus (Pallas, 1770) 109 3.2 Bibliography 121 Chapter 4 Moronidae Jordan and Evermann, 1896 129 4.1 Dicentrarchus Gill, 1860 130 4.1.1 Dicentrarchus labrax (Linnaeus, 1758) 132 4.2 Bibliography 149 Chapter 5 Mugilidae Günther, 1861 159 5.1 Chelon (Rose Walbaum, 1793) 164 5.1.1 Chelon labrosus (Risso, 1827) 165 5.2 Liza (Jordan and Swain, 1884) 180 5.2.1 Liza aurata (Risso, 1810) 181 5.2.2 Liza ramada (Risso, 1827) 195 5.2.3 Liza saliens (Risso, 1810) 215 5.3 Mugil Linnaeus, 1758 230 5.3.1 Mugil cephalus Linnaeus, 1758 231 5.4 Bibliography 256 Glossary 291 Index of Names 299 Index of Places 301

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Book SynopsisFew people have had the privilege of living on an isolated nature reserve of international importance, their every move judged by countless critics. Young ranger Ajay Tegala, embarking on his placement at Blakeney Point aged just nineteen, would have to stand firm in the face of many challenges to protect the wildlife of one of Britain’s prime nature sites.In over 120 years, only a select few rangers have devoted their heart and soul to the wildlife of Norfolk’s Blakeney Point. Watching and learning from his predecessors, Ajay faced head-on the challenges of the elements, predators and an ever-interested public. From the excitement of monitoring the growing grey seal population, to the struggles of trying to safeguard nesting birds from a plethora of threats, in The Unique Life of a Ranger, Ajay shares the many emotions of life on the edge of land and sea with honesty and affection.Trade Review“This is Ajay’s first book and contains fifty illustrations of beautiful scenery as well as insight into life “behind the scenes” of the first coastal nature reserve in the National Trust’s care…” * Suffolk Norfolk Life *

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Book SynopsisThere is a lot more than just sand at theseaside. Come along on a trip to see what seaside creatures you can spot at the beach. The sky, sand, sea and rockpools are teeming with all sorts of life.

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Book SynopsisThere is a lot more than just sand at theseaside. Come along on a trip to see what seaside creatures you can spot at the beach. The sky, sand, sea and rockpools are teeming with all sorts of life.

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Book SynopsisThere is a lot more than just sand at theseaside. Come along on a trip to see what seaside creatures you can spot at the beach. The sky, sand, sea and rockpools are teeming with all sorts of life.

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Book SynopsisScotland is renowned for its dramatic, fierce landscapes, but many people don’t realise that some of the country’s most exhilarating scenery rests on its coastline. The Beaches of Scotland by Stacey McGowan Holloway is a guide to over 150 hand-picked beaches around Scotland’s coast, stretching from the mainland to the Outer Hebrides before sweeping north to Orkney and Shetland. These beaches offer something for everyone, from gentle sands which feel almost tropical to rugged coves which can only be accessed by kayak. The selected beaches have not been chosen for purely aesthetic reasons: these locations offer some amazing opportunities for adventure. From surfing to snorkelling, kayaking, camping and cold-water swimming, this book travels from Kilmory Beach, with its views over the Paps of Jura, along single-track roads to Singing Sands on the Ardnamurchan peninsula. It takes you from Portabello on the edge of Edinburgh’s bustling streets to Kervaig Beach in the far north-west, where the lucky visitor may spot seals or puffins. Experience Scotland at its wildest and most stunning at Achnahaird Bay, bask in the otherworldly sense that these remote beaches can inspire at Balnakeil, gaze in awe at the scenery you can’t quite believe is real on Berneray’s West Beach, or blow the cobwebs away as you wander along the sand of Dornoch in the far north-east. Whether you’re after a thrilling day getting salt in your hair or a peaceful escape from responsibilities and worries, Scotland’s coast has it all. Featuring information on the facilities, access and activities that can be enjoyed at each beach, as well as custom mapping and stunning photography, The Beaches of Scotland is the perfect companion to your exploration of Scotland’s stunning coastline.

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Book SynopsisEngland & Wales Island Bagging by Lisa Drewe is a stunning and informative guide to the islands of England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. It is ideal for swimmers, kayakers, adventure travellers, wildlife spotters and ice cream connoisseurs.Go on an inspirational and fascinating coastline journey – familiar islands are visited, such as Lundy and the Isle of Wight; others are less well known, such as Gewni in Pembrokeshire and Coquet Island in Northumberland. Almost 300 islands are included, from larger, populated islands to remote, uninhabited islets – some can be reached by foot at low tide, others have ferry services, and some you will need your own transport, or be content to view them from the mainland.Once you’ve found your island this book introduces you to the best sites on the island to appreciate: hidden beaches and coves, the tastiest local food and the wildlife that can be seen in the locality. Watch the Cemlyn Bay terns on Anglesey, go paddleboarding around Mersea Island in Essex, walk in the footsteps of pilgrims on Lindisfarne in Northumberland, or enjoy ice cream from one of the smallest dairy herds in the country on St Agnes in the Isles of Scilly … it’s all there to be enjoyed in England & Wales Island Bagging.

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Book SynopsisWater Resources and Coastal Management presents a comprehensive and unique collection of articles which provide an interdisciplinary perspective on the science and management of global coastal resources. This important volume comprises five main sections. Part I reviews basic scientific concepts and underpinning knowledge of the processes at work in this dynamic environment. Part II considers how the natural variability of coastal zone environments has been unsustainably exacerbated by development and exploitation of such resources. Parts III and IV focus upon the various aspects of the management response options that could or have been deployed both in developed and developing countries. Finally, Part V examines the management issues that surround regional seas and their, often international, resource regions.Trade Review'Water Resources and Coastal Management is a timely contribution to the literature on integrated coastal management (ICM). . . In providing an interdisciplinary perspective on the science and management of coastal resources, this reader complements the considerable number of academic texts which have been published on ICM over the last decade. . . It is particularly well structured. . . this reader is an excellent resource for a wide range of environmental, marine and coastal scientists and practitioners, as well as its main market - university students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.' -- Rhoda Ballinger, The HoloceneTable of ContentsContents: Acknowledgements Introduction Towards Integrated Coastal Management R. Kerry Turner and Ian J. Bateman PART I MARINE AND COASTAL SCIENCE 1. John H. Steele (1991), ‘Marine Functional Diversity: Ocean and Land Ecosystems May Have Different Time Scales For Their Responses to Change’ 2. Staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, US Environmental Protection Agency, and US Geological Survey (1999), ‘The Ocean’s Role in Climate Variability and Change and the Resulting Impacts on Coasts’ 3. Keith Clayton and Timothy O’Riordan (1995), ‘Coastal Processes and Management’ 4. Donald F. Boesch (1996), ‘Science and Management in Four U.S. Coastal Ecosytems Dominated by Land-ocean Interactions’ 5. Edward D. Goldberg (1995), ‘Emerging Problems in the Coastal Zone for the Twenty-First Century’ PART II HUMAN ACTIVITIES AND COASTAL VARIABILITY 6. Rutherford H. Platt (1994), ‘Evolution of Coastal Hazards Policies in the United States’ 7. J.C. Doornkamp (1998), ‘Coastal Flooding, Global Warming and Environmental Management’ 8. Russell S. Arthurton (1998), ‘Marine-related Physical Natural Hazards Affecting Coastal Megacities of the Asia-Pacific Region – Awareness and Mitigation,’ 9. Robert J. Nicholls and Stephen P. Leatherman (1996), ‘Adapting to Sea-Level Rise: Relative Sea-Level Trends to 2100 for the United States’ 10. Stephen P. Leatherman and Robert J. Nicholls (1995), ‘Accelerated Sea-Level Rise and Developing Countries: An Overview’ 11. Stephen J. Essex and Graham P. Brown (1997), ‘The Emergence of Post-Suburban Landscapes on the North Coast of New South Wales: A Case Study of Contested Space’ 12. Henning Karup (1999), ‘Fixed Link Projects in Denmark and Ecological Monitoring of the Øresund Fixed Link’ 13. Nguyen Hoang Tri, W.N. Adger and P.M. Kelly (1998), ‘Natural Resource Management in Mitigating Climate Impacts: The Example of Mangrove Restoration in Vietnam’ 14. Jonas Larsson, Carl Folke and Nils Kautsky (1994), ‘Ecological Limitations and Appropriation of Ecosystem Support by Shrimp Farming in Colombia’ PART III INTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT 15. R.K. Turner, W.N. Adger, S. Crooks, I. Lorenzoni and L. Ledoux (1999), ‘Sustainable Coastal Resources Management: Principles and Practice’ 16. Blair T. Bower and R. Kerry Turner (1998), ‘Characterising and Analysing Benefits from Integrated Coastal Management (ICM)’ 17. Carl Gustaf Lundin and Olof Lindén (1993), ‘Coastal Ecosystems: Attempts to Manage a Threatened Resource’ 18. C.A. Davos (1998), ‘Sustaining Co-operation for Coastal Sustainability’ 19. Stephen Olsen, James Tobey and Meg Kerr (1997), ‘A Common Framework for Learning from ICM Experience’ 20. Timothy O’Riordan and Rosie Ward (1997), ‘Building Trust in Shoreline Management: Creating Participatory Consultation in Shoreline Management Plans’ PART IV VALUATION OF COASTAL RESOURCES 21. R. Kerry Turner and Jan Brooke (1988), ‘Management and Valuation of an Environmentally Sensitive Area: Norfolk Broadland, England, Case Study’ 22. Edward B. Barbier and Ivar Strand (1998), ‘Valuing Mangrove-Fishery Linkages: A Case Study of Campeche, Mexico’ 23. Stavros Georgiou, Ian J. Bateman, Ian H. Langford and Rosemary J. Day (2000), ‘Coastal Bathing Water Health Risks: Developing Means of Assessing the Adequacy of Proposals to Amend the 1976 EC Directive’ 24. John B. Loomis and Douglas M. Larson (1994), ‘Total Economic Values of Increasing Gray Whale Populations: Results from a Contingent Valuation Survey of Visitors and Households,’ 25. John C. Whitehead (1993), ‘Total Economic Values for Coastal and Marine Wildlife: Specification, Validity, and Valuation Issues’ 26. Amalia Moriki, Harry Coccossis and Michael Karydis (1996), ‘Multicriteria Evaluation in Coastal Management’ PART V REGIONAL SEAS 27. Janusz Kindler and Stephen F. Lintner (1993), ‘An Action Plan to Clean up the Baltic’ 28. Jörg Köhn (1998), ‘An Approach to Baltic Sea Sustainability’ 29. R. Kerry Turner, Stavros Georgiou, Ing-Marie Gren, Fredric Wulff, Scott Barrett, Tore Söderqvist, Ian J. Bateman, Carl Folke, Sindre Langaas, Tomasz Zylicz, Karl-Göran Mäler and Agnieszka Markowska (1999), ‘Managing Nutrient Fluxes and Pollution in the Baltic: An Interdisciplinary Simulation Study’ 30. V.M. Kotlyakov (1991), ‘The Aral Sea Basin: A Critical Environmental Zone’ 31. Kerstin Lindahl Kiessling (1998), ‘Conference on the Aral Sea – Women, Children, Health and Environment’ 32. A.R.D. Stebbing and R.I. Willows (1999), ‘Quality Status, Appropriate Monitoring and Legislation of the North Sea in Relation to its Assimilative Capacity’ 33. R.J. Nicholls and F.M.J. Hoozemans (1996), ‘The Mediterranean: Vulnerability to Coastal Implications of Climate Change’ Name Index

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Book SynopsisFollowing a comprehensive overview by the editors, this volume's expert contributors provide detailed discussion of important legal, ecological and social issues associated with coastal resource management, as well as the most significant challenges confronting land use planners and resource managers in coastal communities. Using an interdisciplinary approach to perplexing questions surrounding the issue of development versus protection, the volume presents a broad approach to coastal issues involving private rights and public trust.Part I: The Law and Coastal Environments provides background information on the more recent federal and state lawsuits, statutes and regulations that impact coastal environments. In Part II: Ecological Consequences for Coastal Development, scientists discuss threats posed by elevated nitrogen levels and heavy metal contamination in coastal waters, followed by descriptions of the impact of development on habitats essential to estuarine-dependent fish and migratory shorebirds. In Part III: Private Use, Public Trust and Coastal Protection the authors explore ways to balance private use of the coast with public rights of access and preservation. They discuss the concept of stewardship by both public and private landowners, factors affecting environmental values in coastal communities, and facilitation of enlightened public policies for growth management and resource protection. Appropriate for courses pertaining to coastal ecology, coastal management or land-use planning, this book will also appeal to a diverse audience of economists, concerned citizens, environmental lawyers and policymakers.Table of ContentsContents: Preface 1. America's Changing Coasts: An Overview 2. Coastal Values and a Sense of Place Part I: The Law and Coastal Environments 3. Regulating Versus Buying the Coast 4. Does Shoreline Armoring Violate the Clean Water Act? Rolling Easements, Shoreline Planning and Other Responses to Sea Level Rise 5. Just Who is Taking Whom? The Reciprocity Concept and the Palazzolo Case 6. Regulatory Takings Post-Palazzolo: Applying Supreme Court Jurisprudence from the Practical Perspective Part II: Ecological Consequences for Coastal Development 7. Too Many Neighbours! Nitrogen in the Coastal Zone 8. Once Spilled, Still Found: Metal Contamination in Connecticut Coastal Wetlands and Long Island Sound Sediment from Historic Industries 9. The Essentials on Estuarine Fish Habitat, its Evaluation and Protection by Federal Fisheries Law 10. Strategic Coastal Bird Migration Staging Sites: An International Conservation Challenge Part III: Private Use, Public Trust and Coastal Protection 11. Public Access to the Shore: Public Rights and Private Property 12. Ionian Enchantment by the Sea: A Stewardship System for Long Island Sound 13. Changing Community Preferences for Coastal Zone Development and Conservation: Implications of Population Growth for Natural Resource Values 14. A Policy Simulation Laboratory for Economic Science and Policy Analysis Index

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Book SynopsisTropical coastal deltas represent one of the most diverse and rapidly changing biophysical regions in the developing world. These deltas are home to large populated areas, are significant centres of agricultural production and industrial development, and contain fragile ecosystems that are now facing new threats as a result of expected sea-level rises associated with global warming. Focusing on the developing countries of Asia, Africa and South America, chapters explore the diverse livelihoods of people in these areas and the impact of land-water management on the environment. New techniques and methodologies are explored in land and water management to try and solve the conflicts between rice-based agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries and the environment in tropical delta regions. Illustrating how to protect tropical deltaic systems in the face of serious future challenges, this will be essential reading for students, researchers, policy makers and natural resource managers in agriculture and aquaculture.Table of ContentsPart 1: Introduction 1: Policy, Planning and Management at the Land-Water Interface Part 2: Aquaculture and Fisheries 2: Aquatic Resources and Environmental Variability in Bac Lieu Province (Southern Vietnam). 3: Integrating Aquaculture in Coastal River Planning: The Case of Dagupan City, Philippines. 4: Evolution of Shrimp Aquaculture Systems in the Coastal Zones of Bangladesh and Vietnam: A Comparison. 5: Ecological Risk Assessment of an Alien Aquatic Species: A Case Study of Litopenaeus vannamei (Pacific Whiteleg Shrimp) Aquaculture in the Bangpakong River, Thailand. 6: Ability of Litopenaeus vannamei to Survive and Compete with Local Marine Shrimp Species in the Bangpakong River, Thailand 7: Improving the Productivity of Rice-Shrimp Systems in the Southwest Coastal Region of Bangladesh. 8: Zooplankton Dynamics and Appropriate Management Approach for Blue-swimming Crab in Kung Krabaen Bay, Thailand. 9: Rebuilding Resilient Shrimp Aquaculture in Southeast Asia: Disease Management, Coastal Ecology and Decision Making 10: Integrated Management of Aquatic Resources: A Bayesian Approach to Water Control and Trade-offs in Southern Vietnam. Part 3: Agriculture 11: Soil Characteristics of Saline and Non-saline Deltas of Bangladesh. 12: Designing Resilient Rice Varieties for Coastal Deltas Using Modern Breeding Tools. 13: The Right Rice in the Right Place: Systematic Exchange and Farmer-based Evaluation of Rice Germplasm for Salt-affected Areas 14: Rice Varieties and Cultural Management Practices for High and Sustained Productivity in the Coastal Wetlands of Southern Bangladesh 15: Boro Rice for Food Security in the Coastal West Bengal, India 16: Strategies for Improving and Stabilizing Rice Productivity in the Coastal Zones of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. 17: Diversified Cropping Systems in a Coastal Province of The Mekong Delta, Vietnam: From Testing to Out-scaling 18: Improving Rice Productivity in Coastal Saline Soils of the Mahanadi Delta of India through Integrated Nutrient Management 19: Crop Diversification for Improving Water Productivity and Rural Livelihoods in Coastal Saline Soils of the Mahanadi Delta, India. 20: Water Supply and Demand for Dry Season Rice in the Coastal Polders of Bangladesh. Part 4: Communities and Governance 21: An Analysis of Environmental Policy Strategies for Coastal Land Conservation in Thailand 22: Conflicts and Governance: Perspectives on an Eastern and a Western Coastal Wetland in India 23: Farmers' Assessment of Resource Management and Farm Level Technological Interventions in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam 25: Participatory Management of Coastal Resources: A Case Study of Baganchra-Badurgacha Sub-project in the Southwest of Bangladesh 26: Learning to Build Resilient Coastal Communities: Post-tsunami Recovery in Sri Lanka and Indonesia 27: Social Vulnerability to Coastal Hazards in Southeast Asia: A Synthesis of Research Insights Part 5: Coastal and Delta Environments 28: An Extended Hydrological Classification for Mangrove Rehabilitation Projects: A Case Study in Vietnam 29: Coastal Transects Analysis of Chao Phraya Delta, Thailand 30: Mangrove System Sustainability: Public Incentives and Local Strategies in West Africa 31: Assessing the Impact of Small Scale Coastal Embankment: A Case Study of an LGED Polder in Bangladesh 32: Dynamics of Livelihoods and Resource Use Strategies in Different Ecosystems of the Coastal Zones of Bac Lieu Province, Vietnam 33: Utilization of Aquatic Resources Along the North Brazilian Coast with Special Reference to Mangroves as Fish Nurseries

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Book SynopsisIf you are keen to explore the six thousand miles of coastline that Scotland has to offer, then this is the perfect guide for you. Complete with maps and illustrations and covering walks ranging from gentle strolls, family friendly outings and full-scale hikes, this is the perfect handbook for any Scottish adventure!'An invaluable accessory to the boots and the backpack' -- Daily Record'This selection of day trips, including maps and useful information, is a welcome sight' -- Scottish Field'Superb book with some great walks in it - ideal for new and old hikers alike' -- ***** Reader review'Excellent and very informative' -- ***** Reader review'Brilliant - very impressed, nicely laid out and nice maps too' -- ***** Reader review**************************************************************************************Scotland and its islands encompass more than 10,000 miles of breath-taking coastline. The 100 routes outlined by Andrew Dempster in this essential guide take in the quaint fishing ports, long sun-bleached strands and vast golf links of the east coast; the grand Gothic cliffs, natural arches and storm-tossed sea-stacks that comprise much of the fractured edge of the Atlantic; the kaleidoscopic wildflower carpet of the Western Isles machair; the romantic castles and Clearance settlements of Skye; and myriad idyllic secluded beaches and awe-inspiring clifftop vantage points.This unique guide covers the whole spectrum, from short hour-long beach strolls to serious full-day hikes that require mountain gear and total commitment.Compiled in a user-friendly format, containing maps and illustrations throughout, 100 Classic Coastal Walks in Scotland provides a wealth of walking possibilities for anyone with an interest in outdoor pursuits, with many of the walks also suitable for children.Book that staycation now!Trade ReviewAn invaluable accessory to the boots and the backpack * Daily Record *This selection of day trips, including maps and useful information such as pubs to visit along the way, is a welcome sight * Scotish Field *A zealous guide to this impressive spread of coastal walks * Walk *A very special guide for those interested in the outdoors * Scotland Magazine *

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Book SynopsisIdentifying efficient solutions to protect coastal regions from marine pollution requires expertise from a range of specialties and strategic approaches. This book gathers information on the impact of oil spills at a coastal level from different experts' points of view, identifying synergies between domains such as mathematics, numerical modeling, mechanics, biology, economics and law. The collaborative research presented here is based on the 4th International Workshop on Anti-Pollution and Marine Coastal Water Pollution, held in La Rochelle, France at the Engineering School EIGSI, in April 2012. The areas addressed include: materials and structures (fluid-structure and capture interaction, cable and membrane equations, optimization); coastal hydrodynamics (computational fluid dynamics, numerical analysis of shallow water equations, analytical and numerical derivatives); biological impacts (biology, multivariate analysis, indicators); and economics and law (compensation costs, insurance coverage, coastal vulnerability).Table of ContentsPREFACE ix ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xi INTRODUCTION xiii AUTHOR BIOGRAPHIES xvii CHAPTER 1. SESSION 1: STRUCTURES, MATERIALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT 1 Frédéric MUTTIN, Daniel PRIOUR and Rodrigo FERNANDES. 1.1. FEM modeling of flexible structures made of cables bars and nets 1 1.1.1. Introduction 1 1.1.2. Details of study 2 1.2. Oil-boom models and full-scale tests 5 1.2.1. Introduction 5 1.2.2. Details of study 6 1.3. Oil-Spill MOHID models 11 1.3.1 Introduction 11 1.3.2. Details of study 11 1.4. References 16 CHAPTER 2. SESSION 2: HYDRODYNAMIC MODELING AND DIFFUSION OF THE POLLUTANT 19 Frédéric MUTTIN, Mario RICCHIUTO, Imène Meriem MOSTEFAOUI, Mohktar KIRANE, Cédric GOEURY and Jean-Michel HERVOUET 2.1. Numerical anomalies in shallow water simulations, spurious oscillations, equilibria, super-consistency and mass consistency 19 2.1.1. Introduction 19 2.1.2. Details of study 20 2.1.3. Reference works 25 2.2. A model describing the number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in rivers 25 2.2.1. Introduction 25 2.3. Numerical modeling of oil spill drifts for operational management of risks in continental waters 31 2.3.1. Introduction 31 2.3.2. Details of study 32 2.4. References 36 CHAPTER 3. ROUND-TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF STRUCTURES AND HYDRODYNAMIC SESSIONS 1–2 39 Frédéric MUTTIN 3.1. Objectives of the attendees 39 3.2. Topics addressed 41 3.3. Costs and complexity of available field measurements 43 3.4. References 44 CHAPTER 4. SESSION 3: BIOLOGY TOXICOLOGY AND COASTAL SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS 47 Frédéric MUTTIN, Laurent APRIN, Thomas MILINKOVITCH, Christel LEFRANÇOIS, Hélène THOMAS-GUYON, Stéphane LEFLOCH, Céline DUFFA and Hervé THÉBAULT 4.1. Evaluation of the consequences of marine chemical accidents 47 4.1.1. Introduction 47 4.1.2. Details of study 48 4.2. Response technique for oil spills and environmental risk: toxicity of dispersant application in nearshore areas on Liza aurata (Golden grey mullet) 54 4.2.1. Introduction 54 4.2.2. Details of study 55 4.3. Sensitivity of French Mediterranean coastal zones against accidental pollutions caused by ships 59 4.3.1. Introduction 59 4.3.2. Details of study 61 4.4. References 65 CHAPTER 5. SESSION 4: ECONOMY AND LAWS, SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITIES, JUDICAL ASPECTS, CIVIL AND PENAL CHARGES FOR POLLUTION 67 Frédéric MUTTIN, Paul FATTAL and Yann RABUTEAU 5.1. Reflections on coastline vulnerability indicators dedicated to hydrocarbon pollutions 67 5.1.1. Introduction 67 5.2. Liability and compensation regarding oil spills at sea: the case of coastal communities 72 5.2.1. Introduction 72 5.2.2. Details of study 72 5.2.3. Related works 76 5.3. References 77 CHAPTER 6. ROUND-TABLE 2: SUMMARY OF CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL IMPACTS, ECONOMY AND LAWS, SESSIONS 3–4 79 Frédéric MUTTIN 6.1. Topics addressed 80 6.2. Socio-economic analysis of coastal risks 81 CHAPTER 7. MODELING A CAPTIVE UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM TELEDETECTING OIL POLLUTION ON THE SEA SURFACE 83 Frédéric MUTTIN 7.1. Introduction 83 7.2. Materials 85 7.3. Method 87 7.4. Approximation of the problem 89 7.5. Results 91 7.5.1. Finite-element convergence 91 7.5.2. Analytic validation 92 7.5.3. Transient loading 96 7.6. Conclusions 98 7.7. References 98 GENERAL CONCLUSION 101 LIST OF AUTHORS 103 INDEX 105

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Book SynopsisA stunning glimpse of some of Britain's finest coastline, from the granite columns of the Giant's Causeway on the Northern Irish coast and the rocky cliffs of Wales and South West England to the great open horizons of the East Anglian shore. A stunning glimpse of some of Britain's finest coastline, from the granite columns of the Giant's Causeway on the Northern Irish coast and the rocky cliffs of Wales and South West England to the great open horizons of the East Anglian shore. However, this is not just a celebration of Britain's beauty, but an investigation into the preservation and maintenance of the UK's coastline. The Trust owns a remarkable amount of coastline, looking after it not only as a landlord and at times a harbourmaster, but caring for natural habitats, archaeological sites and historic buildings. Here is a chance to view some of the most unforgettable images of, and discover less-known truths about, our extraordinary coastline.

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Book SynopsisFrom Treasure Island to Robben Island, from the paradise of Thomas More's 'Utopia' to Napoleon's purgatory on Elba, islands have proved irresistible to mankind's imagination since time immemorial. Self-confessed islomane Barry Smith explores how islands bewitch us so, and examines the kind of human experiences that islands inspire. Journeying all around the globe to take in the most fascinating stories of Earth's half a million islands, this book considers the unique geography, politics and economics of islands and their cultures. It traces their singular place in literature, religion and philosophy, and disentangles the myths and the facts to reveal just why islands exert such an insistent grip on the human psyche.Trade Review“Magisterial… A harrowing, enthralling piece of work that bears comparison with John Prebble’s equally dense, equally passionate classic, The Highland Clearances … [A] fascinating, scrupulous, angry, scholarly book.” Jim Perrin, The Great Outdoors; "Fascinating and wide-ranging." Island Review; "A fascinating survey of the interplay between those little dots of land and the human imagination … Smith is excellent on the ways in which islands have always been pawns in geopolitical games…witty." Geographical

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Book SynopsisMeasuring some 12,000 miles not counting its myriad of offshore islands the coast comprises the most varied, vulnerable and most fascinating places in Britain and Ireland.Contained here are its many highlights, from sea caves to sea otters, from tides to treasure, and from to puffins to pillboxes.

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Book SynopsisThis handbook is an inspirational resource to help you discover the thousands of miles of Scotland's spectacular coastline - from its stunning geology and diverse marine and bird life to its coastal history, culture and landmarks. Fishing ports, arts communities, clifftop castles, island hideaways, local legends: all have their place here. With contributions from leading nature writer Jim Crumley, geologist Ronald Turnbull, historian Michael Kerrigan and sailor/poet Ian Stephen - a contemporary bard for our islands - Fi Martynoga adds her own expertise in foraging for seaweeds, shellfish and coastal plants, and exploring the rich flora of our shorelines, from dune grasses to wildflowers. Whether you yearn to watch the sunset or swim from achingly beautiful coves, discover quirky highlights of island life or hints of a prehistoric past, or seek out otters or dolphins, this volume is your indispensable companion.Trade Review'A perfect primer … What makes the book so good is the breadth of material packed within it, combined with the depth of expertise of those sharing their knowledge … Scotland's coasts are an integral part of what makes this, in many people's eyes, the best small country in the world. This book will help you gain more from the experience of visiting and exploring them.' Undiscovered Scotland; 'An essential guide to discovering more about the communities, wildlife and landmarks along the coastline.' Scots MagazineTable of ContentsIntroduction; Our coastline: who owns the land?; Ronald Turnbull: The geology of our seashore; Scotland’s Central Lowlands: the coal hole; Raised beaches; Old Man, old sand; Ocean-bottom sludge; The Highlands: schist with a twist; Roderick Impey Murchison gets it wrong; A gneiss wee walk; A raised beach at Whalsay; Jim Crumley: Coastal Wildlife; Otters; A big fish; Cetaceans; Seals; Seabirds; Coastal plants; Beach, dune and coastal woods; Dunes; Beaches; Coastal woods; Machair; Cliffs and rocky shores; Estuary and saltmarsh; List of plants; Coastal Bounty; Before you start; Shellfish; Fish; Seaweed; Edible seaside plants; List of seaweed & edible plants; Foraging for other treasures; Beachcombing; Rock pools; Michael Kerrigan: Coastal culture; Mystic places; Boundary or bridge; Coastal castles; Tradition… interrupted; Net product; Whaling' Seals and selkies; Commerce and culture; A puff for the Puffer; Lost at sea; Lighting the way; Cultural fabric; The crockery coast; Artists’ colonies; Beside the seaside; Music festivals; From relaxation to renewal; Coastal costs; Scotland’s islands; The inner lands: Isle of Mull; Coll and Tiree; Muck, Rum, Eigg and Canna; Skye; The Outer Lands: Outer Hebrides; Orkney; Shetland; Island Jaunts: Inchcolm; The Isle of May; Ailsa Craig; Raasay; Bute; Arran; Great Days out; Eyemouth; North Berwick; East Neuk; St Andrews; Stonehaven; Findhorn; The Black Isle; Golspie and the East Coast of Sutherland and Caithness; Thurso; Bettyhill, Tongue and Durness; Lochinver; Ullapool; Gairloch, Poolewe and Area; Applecross; Plockton; Arisaig; Salen, Strontian and Sunart; Ardfern; Campbeltown, Carradale and the Kintyre Peninsula; Aye; Portpatrick; Wigtown and the Machars; Kirkcudbright; Sporting Days Out: Cycling; Wild swimming; Coastal rowing; Sea kayaking; Surfing; About the Contributors; Acknowledgements; Further Reading and Species Identification; Index

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Book SynopsisSurrounded on three sides by water, Wales has hundreds of beaches to choose from. The Beaches of Wales by Alistair Hare is the first guide to every named beach and cove around the Welsh coastline. Listing approximately 500 beaches, this book offers something for everyone – from secret beaches and remote coves to dog-friendly beaches, surf beaches and more. It is an invaluable guide for families, holidaymakers, anglers, surfers and other watersports enthusiasts. The author is no stranger to Wales’s coastline: his research for this guide has taken him to every beach on the entire coast of Wales, exploring and taking photographs to help visitors find their perfect beach, first time. Split into easy-to-use sections, this guide includes everything from Penarth Beach near Cardiff in the south to Talacre Beach near Prestatyn in the north, as well as an additional section for beaches located on the country’s islands. Discover Wales’s most beautiful and popular beaches, such as Barafundle Bay in Pembrokeshire and Porth Ceiriad on the Llŷn Peninsula, as well as its isolated coves and remote sandy beaches, such as Cemetery Beach in Gwynedd and Whiteford Sands on the Gower Peninsula. Featuring essential information such as access and parking, facilities, and seasonal restrictions, alongside sections on beach safety and wildlife hazards, together with stunning photography and custom mapping, The Beaches of Wales will help you discover all that Wales’s coastline has to offer.

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Book Synopsis"Evocative, muscular." - Kathleen Jamie. Karen Lloyd takes us on a deeply personal journey around the 60 miles of coastline that make up ‘nature’s amphitheatre’. Embarking on a series of walks that take in beguiling landscapes and ever-changing seascapes, Karen tells the stories of the places, people, wildlife and history of Morecambe Bay. So we meet the King's Guide to the Sands, discover forgotten caves and islands that don’t exist, and delight in the simple beauty of an oystercatcher winging its way across the ebbing tide. As we walk with Karen, she explores her own memories of the bay, making an unwitting pilgrimage through her own past and present, as well as that of the bay. The result is a singular and moving account of one of Britain’s most alluring coastal areas.Trade Review“Slides effortlessly from the environment to history, to stories of others, to personal anecdote, ‘sewn together into a continuous experience’. It succeeds magnificently. The account of crossing the bay with Cedric is as evocative as Macfarlane’s description of crossing the Maplin sands. * Robin Lloyd-Jones *

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Book SynopsisFour seasons of immersion in New England’s Great Marsh“Like Wendell Berry and Rachel Carson, Hanlon is a true poet-ecologist, sharing in exquisitely resonant prose her patient observations of nature’s most intimate details. As she and her husband, through summer and snow, swim their local creeks and estuaries, we marvel at the timeless yet fragile terrain of both marshlands and marriage. This is the book to awaken all of us, right now, to how our coastline is changing and what it means for our future.” —Julia Glass, author of Three Junes and A House Among the TreesThe Great Marsh is the largest continuous stretch of salt marsh in New England, extending from Cape Ann to New Hampshire. Patricia Hanlon and her husband built their home and raised their children alongside it. But it is not until the children are grown that they begin to swim the tidal estuary daily. Immersing herself, she experiences, with all her senses in all seasons, the vigor of a place where the two ecosystems of fresh and salt water mix, merge, and create new life.In Swimming to the Top of the Tide, Hanlon lyrically charts her explorations, at once intimate and scientific. Noting the disruptions caused by human intervention, she bears witness to the vitality of the watersheds, their essential role in the natural world, and the responsibility of those who love them to contribute to their sustainability.Patricia Hanlon is a visual artist who paints the beautiful ecosystem of New England’s Great Marsh and is involved in the watershed organizations of Greater Boston. Swimming to the Top of the Tide is her first book.Trade Review“Part how-to guide, part nature journal, part ecological call to action, this book inspires the reader to take a closer look at the everyday cycles in their own backyards.” —Tree Abraham, Electric Literature“Delightful. . . . Hanlon offers an alternative vision to environmental preservation that emphasizes communal responsibility over the pervasive doom and gloom of climate activism.” —Cleaver Magazine“In her charming debut . . . [Hanlon] turns the quotidian details of marriage and family life into a lyrical investigation of ‘something bigger and more complex than oneself.’ . . . Merging leisurely seaside adventure with ecological sensibilities, Hanlon delivers a lyrical ode to a changing environment.” —Publishers Weekly“Graceful in its descriptive power. . . . Hanlon understands how our moral imagination exerts a profound influence on our thoughts, attitudes, and actions. . . . [Her] observations are as gently propulsive as the rhythmic stroke of a swim fin.” —Kirkus Reviews“[Hanlon] is as skilled at demystifying complex scientific concepts as she is in portraying gold-spangled waterline sunsets and muted winter compositions of marsh grasses. The whole is enriched with personal reflections on raising a family, aging, and the changing nature of marriage.” —Foreword Reviews“Written with a swimmer’s spirit, a naturalist’s eye, and an ecologist’s heart, this book took me to places I have never been. I loved it!” —Lynne Cox, author of Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer and Swimming in the Sink: An Episode of the Heart“Hanlon’s narrative—spare and serene—flows to the rhythms of rising and falling water. Her account, rooted in the particular—nose level in a saltwater creek under the cerulean skies of an idyllic summer, or in icy slush on a dark winter night—is a timely call to consider the tragedies and possibilities of our moment.” —Deborah Cramer, author of Smithsonian Ocean: Our Water, Our World and The Narrow Edge: A Tiny Bird, an Ancient Crab, and an Epic Journey“Like Wendell Berry and Rachel Carson, Hanlon is a true poet-ecologist, sharing in exquisitely resonant prose her patient observations of nature’s most intimate details. As she and her husband, through summer and snow, swim their local creeks and estuaries, we marvel at the timeless yet fragile terrain of both marshlands and marriage. This is the book to awaken all of us, right now, to how our coastline is changing and what it means for our future.” —Julia Glass, author of Three Junes and A House Among the Trees“There is nothing quite so wonderful as slipping into a creek and letting it carry you upstream until the tide imperceptibly turns and carries you back out toward the ocean. It is doubly wonderful to discover someone who describes this experience with such love, lyricism, and scientific curiosity. Let Hanlon be your guide to this world.” —William Sargent, author of The House on Ipswich Marsh and Plum Island: 4,000 Years on a Barrier Beach“Hanlon, in a year of swimming her way through marshes, across tidal rivers and sculpted granite quarries unique to Cape Ann, observes with a remarkably steady gaze all the world has to offer—the beauty and losses both. In clear, spare prose and fine-tuned observation, she takes you on a journey you won’t soon forget.” —Tim Traver, author of Sippewissett: Or, Life on a Salt Marsh and Fly Fishing and Conservation in Vermont

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Book SynopsisNew Jersey has roughly one hundred and thirty miles of coastline, including a wide array of habitats from marshes to ocean beaches, each hosting a unique ecosystem. Yet these coastal landscapes are quite dynamic, changing rapidly as a result of commercial development, environmental protection movements, and of course climate change. Now more than ever, it is vital to document these landscapes before they disappear. Based on numerous aerial images from helicopter and drone flights between 2015 and 2021, this book provides extensive photographs and maps of the New Jersey coast, from the Pine Barrens to the ocean beaches. The text associated with each exceptional image describes it in detail, including its location, ecological setting, and relative position within the larger landscape. Author Kenneth Able, director of the Rutgers University Marine Field Station for over thirty years, has thoroughly ground-truthed each image by observations made through kayaks, boats, and wading through marshes. Calling upon his decades of expertise, Able paints a compelling portrait of coastal New Jersey’s stunning natural features, resources, history, and possible futures in an era of rising sea levels. Trade Review“Dr. Able is truly an expert on Southern New Jersey with decades of personal knowledge. Coastal Landscapes is a vivid and powerful way to use unique imagery to help share his experiences and perspective–a must-have book on the region.” -- David Tulloch * professor of landscape architecture, Rutgers University *“Coastal Landscapes provides new and intriguing views of landscapes readers might already be familiar with from the ground. There are few people that combine Dr. Able’s academic expertise along with his boots-on-the ground perspective on these coastal ecosystems.” -- Richard G. Lathrop Jr. * editor of The Highlands: Critical Resources, Treasured Landscapes *“The Jersey Shore is one of the nation’s great natural and scenic resources, with the great forests of the Pine Barrens feeding extensive marshes and estuaries formed by beautiful barrier islands. With his scientific expertise and vast knowledge of the region, Ken Able is an ideal guide to showcase this extraordinary systems of interconnected ecosystems.” -- Carleton Montgomery * Executive Director, Pinelands Preservation Alliance *Table of Contents1 Introduction 1 2 Nature Revealed 3 3 Relics of the Past 41 4 Recent Human Footprints 73 5 Connecting People, Places, and Resources 125 6 Sea Level Rising 161 Acknowledgements 191 General References 193 Index 000

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Book SynopsisNew Jersey has roughly one hundred and thirty miles of coastline, including a wide array of habitats from marshes to ocean beaches, each hosting a unique ecosystem. Yet these coastal landscapes are quite dynamic, changing rapidly as a result of commercial development, environmental protection movements, and of course climate change. Now more than ever, it is vital to document these landscapes before they disappear. Based on numerous aerial images from helicopter and drone flights between 2015 and 2021, this book provides extensive photographs and maps of the New Jersey coast, from the Pine Barrens to the ocean beaches. The text associated with each exceptional image describes it in detail, including its location, ecological setting, and relative position within the larger landscape. Author Kenneth Able, director of the Rutgers University Marine Field Station for over thirty years, has thoroughly ground-truthed each image by observations made through kayaks, boats, and wading through marshes. Calling upon his decades of expertise, Able paints a compelling portrait of coastal New Jersey’s stunning natural features, resources, history, and possible futures in an era of rising sea levels. Trade Review“Dr. Able is truly an expert on Southern New Jersey with decades of personal knowledge. Coastal Landscapes is a vivid and powerful way to use unique imagery to help share his experiences and perspective–a must-have book on the region.” -- David Tulloch * professor of landscape architecture, Rutgers University *“Coastal Landscapes provides new and intriguing views of landscapes readers might already be familiar with from the ground. There are few people that combine Dr. Able’s academic expertise along with his boots-on-the ground perspective on these coastal ecosystems.” -- Richard G. Lathrop Jr. * editor of The Highlands: Critical Resources, Treasured Landscapes *“The Jersey Shore is one of the nation’s great natural and scenic resources, with the great forests of the Pine Barrens feeding extensive marshes and estuaries formed by beautiful barrier islands. With his scientific expertise and vast knowledge of the region, Ken Able is an ideal guide to showcase this extraordinary systems of interconnected ecosystems.” -- Carleton Montgomery * Executive Director, Pinelands Preservation Alliance *Table of Contents1 Introduction 1 2 Nature Revealed 3 3 Relics of the Past 41 4 Recent Human Footprints 73 5 Connecting People, Places, and Resources 125 6 Sea Level Rising 161 Acknowledgements 191 General References 193 Index 000

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Book SynopsisThe Blue Cliff is focused on the more aquatic sea cliff exploits, i.e. those where you stand a serious chance of getting wet, and the sea is by necessity engaged with, not just a pleasant backdrop to the action. So, it's mostly about sea-level traversing, sea stacks and, above all, deep water soloing. This book takes you on a clockwise circumnavigation of the British coastline, starting from the chalk of the White Cliffs of Dover. Along the way, the book deals with some particular questions: Did Aleister Crowley invent sea-cliff climbing, and was he the best climber in the world in the 19th century? Did the St Kildan natives really evolve prehensile feet? What is the truth about the famous story of commandos watching Menlove Edwards deep water soloing and then drowning while trying to emulate him? The chapters are structured by area. Most of the essays and images are previously unpublished but some have appeared before in books, magazines, or journals.

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on tropical coasts, which are highly vulnerable due to a multitude of stressors. Population growth is substantial, habitats are lost and biodiversity is reduced at an alarming rate, severely affecting many ecosystem services. This situation calls for sound coastal management and the effective engagement of all relevant stakeholders. About two decades ago the M.Sc. program ISATEC (International Studies in Aquatic Tropical Ecology) was created at Bremen University (Germany) to train young scientists for a professional engagement in the complex field of tropical coastal and resource management. This book provides a platform for those Alumni to report on their work experiences and findings in their home countries and covers all regions of the tropical belt. Part I of the book provides a short review of the state of the tropical ocean and its resources and of international attempts towards sustainable ocean management starting with the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development in 1992. Part II deals with country case studies, and part III focuses on an evaluation & synopsis of those contributions. Emerging key issues for management and conservation of the tropical coastal environments are presented and critical challenges on the path towards reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are discussed, as are the needs for enhancing research and capacity development. Table of ContentsSee Attachments

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Book SynopsisThis volume discusses geological, biological and sustainability aspects of coastal, estuary and lake environments. It offers a comprehensive understanding of biotic, physico-chemical, sedimentological and socio-environmental factors associated with the sustainable development of these environments in areas vulnerable to climate change and other anthropogenic activities. The book is divided into several main sections, covering the geological and biological processes and dynamics of these environments, water quality and hydrological modeling, sediment characteristics, bio-indicators and ecological analysis, climate change impacts, geospatial applications, and sustainable development practices and scenarios. The book aims to be a useful resource for academics, scientists, coastal and marine practitioners, meteorologists, environmental consultants and computing experts working in the areas of earth and ocean sciences.Table of ContentsPart1. Coastal, Estuarine and Lake (Brackish) Environments: Introduction, Definition, Processes and Dynamics.- Chapter1. Bibliometric analysis of the literature on coastal sediment pollution.- Chapter2. Coastal flooding in India – An Overview.- Part2. Water quality/ Hydrological Processes.- Chapter3. Appraisal of coastal water quality of two hot spots on Southwest coast of India: A case study of multi-year biogeochemical observations.- Chapter4. Assessment of water quality from the Gundlakamma estuary, Andhra coast, Southeast coast of India.- Chapter5. Evaluation ofPhysico-chemical Parameters of Coastal Water from Pennar River Estuary, East Coast of India: An integrated approach.- Chapter6. Climatic variability and anthropogenic forcing on marine ecosystems: Evidence from the Lakshadweep Archipelago.- Part3. Sediment Characteristics.- Chapter7. Geochemical characterization of suspended sediments in the Nethravati estuary, southwest coast of India: insights to redox processes, metal sorption and pollution aspect.- Chapter8. Geochemical Studies of Ilmenite from Bhimunipatnam to Konada Coastal Sands, North Andhra Pradesh, East Coast of India.- Chapter9. Study of beach sand from Harihareshwar, Shrivardhan and Diveagar beach of Raigad District, Maharashtra, India.- Chapter10. Impact of Seasonal Sediment Dynamics on Beach Morphology: A case study from the Govindampalli-Durgarajupatnam Coast, East Coast of India.- Chapter11. Heavy Minerals Studies of Coastal Sands from Bavanapadu to Kalingapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, East coast of India.- Chapter12. Mineral Chemistry of Ilmenites as a source indicator for coastal sediments between Vamsadhara and Nagavali river mouth, North Coastal, Andhra Pradesh.- Chapter13. Major and trace elements in the Sediments of the Gollumutta Paya Estuary of the Krishna River, East Coast of India.- Part4. Biodiversity/ Bio-indicators/ ecological studies.- Chapter14. Assessment of Trace Metal contamination in Saccostrea cucullata (Born, 1778) from the coast ff South Andaman Island, India.- Chapter15. Analytical approach of Haematology in variation to physical parameters of Indian Mackerel and Yellowfin Tuna from Indian waters.- Chapter16. Geochemistry of Mollusk Shells as proxies of Marine Pollution, East coast of India.- Chapter17. Sedimentary structures of tidal flats in Recent Chandipur East Coast of Orisha, India.- Part5. Climate Change and Anthropocene.- Chapter18. Coastal Erosion Vulnerability Index: A case study for Kuwaiti Coast.- Chapter19. Total suspended matter variability in response to tropical cyclone Titli along coastal waters of southeast India using satellite observations: Implications to Climate Change.- Chapter20. Climate Change and its Impact on Depletion of Oxygen Levels on Coastal Waters and Shallow Seas.- Chapter21. Nanoparticle based bioremediation for crude oil removal from marine environment.- Part6. Socio-economic scenarios related to Sustainable Development.- Chapter22. Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Coastal Tourism of Andaman Isles, India: Sustainable Development Scenario.- Chapter23. Spatial planning for sustainable resource use with a special reference to aquaculture development.- Chapter24. Sustainable Aquaculture and Economic Development in Coastal Areas: The Case of Andhra Pradesh, India.- Chapter25. Marine and Coastal ecosystem services for Sustainable Development.- Part7. Application of Geospatial tools.- Chapter26. Advanced remote sensing methods for high-resolution, cost-effective monitoring of the coastal morphology using Video Beach Monitoring System (VBMS), CoastSnap and CoastSat techniques.- Chapter27. Coastal morpho-dynamics and Environmental variables of Ennore Creek: An Integrated approach.- Chapter28. A study on dynamics of Krishna river mouth, East coast of India: A Geospatial approach.- Chapter29. Non monsoonal coastal erosion due to the tropical cyclone (OCKHI) and it’s impacts along Thiruvananthapuram coast, Southwest coast of India - A geospatial approach

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Book SynopsisThe book effectively demonstrates, through practical case studies, the potential of isotope techniques in the development and management of water resources. It commences with a detailed description of the unique characteristics of isotopes and their utility as tracers in various stages of the hydrological cycle. The book encompasses the application of both environmental isotopes and injected tracers to both surface water and groundwater bodies, as well as their interrelationships. Given the significance of identifying groundwater recharge and recharge processes, the book places particular emphasis on this aspect of isotope application in water resources. Additionally, the book explores the role of isotopes in understanding groundwater contamination caused by natural pollutants such as inland salinity, arsenic, and nitrate, with relevant examples provided.

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Book SynopsisThe book highlights, with practical examples, the potential of isotope techniques in water resources development and management. It starts with a description of isotope characteristics as well as their relevance as tracers in studies on various stages of the hydrological cycle. The book covers applications of both environmental isotopes and injected tracers to surface water and groundwater bodies as well as their interrelationships. In view of the importance of identification of groundwater recharge and recharge processes, due emphasis is given to this aspect of application of environmental isotopes. Role of isotopes in understanding groundwater contamination from natural pollutants like inland salinity, arsenic and nitrate is discussed with examples.Table of Contents. Introduction. 2. Basis for applications of various isotopes in hydrology. 3. Isotope applications in surface water hydrology. 4. Isotope applications in groundwater hydrology. 5. Need for enhanced application of isotope hydrology and how to achieve it.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive compendium highlights the practical side in the design of the coastal rubble mound structures. All basic rubble mound structural elements with various special features or arrangements are discussed and presented with guidelines to the best practices.A unique feature of this book offers insight into practical constraints and problems. A variety of practical designs and construction examples are elucidated to most common issues faced in the design with extensive discussions on what influences the selection of the proper solution. It is an essential aid to take the design a step further, from basic to a professional level.This useful reference benefits coastal engineers in general, design consultants, construction engineers or anyone carrying out supervision and inspection work.Related Link(s)

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Book SynopsisCoastlines, like many things around us, are constantly evolving. Keeping pace with the changes and their development is necessary to ensure their stability and to maintain eco-equilibrium for nearshore hydrodynamics and morphodynamics. Supported with field measurements for model validation, several numerical and analytical tools are available to us to understand the physical processes in the vicinity of these water bodies.This book encompasses the engineering principles involved in field data observation, measurement, collection, and processing; the prediction of wave climate and sediment transport using measured field data; numerical modelling involving calibration and validation of the hydrodynamic and morphodynamic processes; and the study of the underlying physical processes and the application of sustainable engineering measures to combat coast- and estuary-related problems.The book has three sections: The first section is an elaboration on the need for and framework of the existing management and engineering notions. The second section details the measurement of the various parameters such as wave climate (offshore and nearshore), shoreline changes, beach profile variation, and sediment transport rates. The third section describes the aspects of wave prediction to arrive at design characteristics and modelling of the hydrodynamic and morphodynamic processes along open coasts and tidal inlets.This book is designed to benefit students pursuing coastal engineering as their field of specialization. It could also serve as a guidebook to engineers, planners, and decision makers working in the fields of coastal, estuarine, and harbour engineering, governmental and private agencies that plan the financial outlay for coastal development projects, and private consultants dealing with maritime hydraulics.

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Book SynopsisThis book highlights various solutions for the required transition of coastal cities due to +1m sea level rise. The current understanding is that infrastructure, buildings, industry, and communities have to be protected by engineering-based solutions, or cities have to retreat. The book adds two more solutions where cities can advance onto the water or can accommodate. All four different concepts are introduced and presented in a manual and as urban design proposals for one specific site. Therefore, the book can be used in two ways: Either as a general guide for urban transition processes due to +1m sea level rise, or as demonstration project how differently sites can be developed further and created thereby additional opportunities.Table of ContentsIntroduction The Guideline The Test Run: 1. Analysis 2. Concepts and Tactics 3. Feed-back 4. Final Scenarios Results ​

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Book SynopsisThis introduction to basic concepts of biodiversity-sampling outlines standardized field methods for macroalgae and seagrass communities developed by NaGISA (Natural Geography in Shore Areas, a project operating under the international Census of Marine Life). NaGISA promotes simple standardized protocols and focuses on widespread nearshore habitats.This book, written by premier coastal ecologists and taxonomists, provides a text for field courses, a manual for coastal managers, and a reference guide for researchers studying biodiversity or preparing species inventories.

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