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On Shismaref Island in Alaska, homes are being washed into the sea. In the South Pacific, small island nations face annihilation by encroaching waters. For these communities, sea level... Læs mere
Climate change is predicted to increase the frequency and magnitude of coastal storms around the globe, and the anticipated rise of sea... Læs mere
This text covers coastal hydrodynamics, currents, salinities and temperatures, fertility, flora, biomass and plankton, fauna, fishes, avifauna and a survey of estuaries in southern Africa.
With contributions from international experts, this reference covers various aspects of estuaries from the physiological to the economical.... Læs mere
Proceedings of the 11th International Congress of the International Maritime Association of the Mediterranean, covering fundamental areas in hydrodynamics, structures, machinery, propulsion and control systems, vessel design and shipyard technology.
Adaptations of the Metropolitan Landscape in Delta Regions focuses on the urban form of three delta regions, the Pearl River Delta in Southern China, the Rhine, Maas, and Scheldt Delta in the Netherlands and the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California.
Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Soil and Water Management discusses the latest approaches for monitoring soil and water degradation in coastal regions under current climate conditions and as well as potential further changes in the future.
Coastal zones are multiple-use resources, under pressure from constant demands from different sources - conservation, economic growth and... Læs mere
This book interrogates the multi-scalar complexities that need to be considered in moving towards a more sustainable coastal zone through the lenses of economic geography.
Explores the science of exposure, effect, and risk. This book addresses the application of the risk assessment paradigm from the National Research Council to... Læs mere