Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coastal ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
Coastal Services
Author: Coastal Zones Ecosystem Services
Author: R. Kerry TurnerPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 331917214X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
This book applies the ‘ecosystem services’ framework to coastal environments, showing how it could facilitate an adaptive management strategy. The contributors describe a decision support system (DSS) based on the 3 Ps – pluralism, pragmatism and precaution – that leads to a more flexible, ‘learn by doing’ approach to the stewardship of coastal environments. The book lays out a “Balance Sheets Approach” to formatting, interrogating and presenting data and findings. The opening chapter defines coastal zones, their characteristics and natural resources, and describes their complex and dynamic nature. The chapter shows that large-scale trends and pressures have led to a global loss of 50% of marshes, leading to significant declines in biodiversity and habitat. Part I presents a conceptual framework, describes natural science techniques for coastal and shelf modeling, and describes valuation of ecosystem services. Part II outlines practical ecosystem indicators for coastal and marine ecosystem services, reviews literature on valuation of coastal and marine ecosystem services, explores scenarios, outlines marine and coastal ecosystem services data and offers tools for incorporating data into decision-making. PART III offers case studies including one linking the ecosystem services of Marine Protected Areas to benefits in human wellbeing; and another on valuing blue carbon captured by oceans and coastal ecosystems. Also included are a study of managed realignments and the English coastline and their value estimate transferability; and studies of the impact of jellyfish blooms on recreation in the UK and on fisheries in Italy.
Coastal Passenger Liners of the British Isles
Author: Nick RobinsPublisher: Seaforth Publishing
ISBN: 1848321120
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
At the beginning of the last century it was possible to sail from London to Glasgow via the south coast ports and Belfast, returning along the east coast from either Dundee or Leith for as little as five pounds. Those were the days when 300 passengers were landed twice weekly at Grangemouth or Dundee from the London boat, and the coastal passenger and cargo liner was in its heyday, catering both for the first class tourist as well as offering keenly priced second class fares for the like of football fans following away matches. Sadly, these wonderful steamer services are now largely forgotten but this new book will stir fond memories of the ships and their coastal voyages. The Depression of the 1930s, coupled with competition from both railway and the motor coach, were to spell the end for many of the coastal liners, while heavy losses incurred in World War II left only a few ships each offering just a handful of passenger berths. ?The story of their one hundred years of service is accompanied by numerous fascinating anecdotes, and the book focuses as much on the social need for coastal passenger services, the men and women who provided the services and the passengers who used them, as it does on the nuts and bolts of the ships themselves. This beautifully presented book will delight both ship enthusiasts and all those who enjoy the maritime and social history of the British Isles.
Merchant Vessels of the United States
Author: Coastal Services
Author: An Ecological Characterization of the Pacific Northwest Coastal Region: Conceptual model
Author: Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives of New Zealand
Author: New Zealand. Parliament. House of RepresentativesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : New Zealand
Languages : en
Pages : 1146
Book Description
Sustainable Coastal Management and Climate Adaptation
Author: Richard KenchingtonPublisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643104046
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Australians are famous for our love of the coast, although in many places this 'love' has caused serious and often irreversible impacts. The sustainable management of our society's many uses of the coast is complex and challenging. While a wealth of knowledge exists about the coast, this is not always brought to bear on decision-making. Coastal management to date has had limited success, and in some cases interventions have made problems worse. Australia's coast has been shaped by severe events such as cyclones and floods, with climate change now increasing the number and intensity of these hazards. In addition, our coastal populations are growing, and with them our social, environmental and economic vulnerability to such hazards. This book explores the evolution of coastal management, and provides critical insights into contemporary experience and understanding of coastal management in Australia. It draws on contemporary theory and lessons from case examples to highlight the roles of research and community engagement in coastal management. The book concludes with a chapter of recommendations which can help guide coastal management and research around the world.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economic assistance, Domestic
Languages : en
Pages : 1120
Book Description
Identifies and describes specific government assistance opportunities such as loans, grants, counseling, and procurement contracts available under many agencies and programs.
Coastal Zone Management Act Reauthorization
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Subcommittee on Oceanography and the Great LakesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coastal zone management
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description