The vulnerability of socio -ecosystem combines the probability of exposure to natural or anthropogenic pressure, sensitivity and resilience. This book presents a systemic view of the diversity of pressures and impacts produced by climate change and human actions. Erosion of biod…
Introduction : a primer to living shorelines / Donna Bilkovic, Molly Mitchell, Jason Toft, and Megan La Peyre -- Living shorelines for people and nature / Katie Arkema, Steven Scyphers, and Christine Shepard -- Permitting a living shoreline : a look at the legral framework gover…
"[This book] synthesizes and interprets the current state of the knowledge on the science and practice of nature-based shoreline protection. This book will serve as a valuable reference to guide scientists, students, managers, planners, regulators, environmental and engineering …
This volume incorporates theoretical and practical knowledge through case studies and reviews to serve as a baseline of information for coastal ecosystem research, and discusses the impacts of pollution, industrialisation, agriculture and climate change on coastal ecosystem biog…
This volume incorporates theoretical and practical knowledge through case studies and reviews to serve as a baseline of information for coastal ecosystem research, and discusses the impacts of pollution, industrialisation, agriculture and climate change on coastal ecosystem biog…
"This topical Research Handbook examines the legal intersections of climate change, oceans and coasts across multiple scales and sectors, covering different geographies and regions. With expert contributions from Europe, Australasia, the Pacific, North America and Asia, it inclu…
"A fun, engaging, and full-color field guide to the marine life in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia"--Provided by publisher.
The Northwest Coastal Explorer is a full-color guide to the marine life of Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Organized by habitat, the book explores the flora and fauna that can be easily found in coastal forests, rocky shores, tide pools, sandy beaches, rivers, and more.