Climate Change and Estuaries

Description

Climate change is having an increasing impact on coastal, estuarine, and marine environments worldwide. This book provides state-of-the-art coverage of climate change effects on estuarine ecosystems from local, regional, and global perspectives, with editors and contributors among the most noted international scholars in coastal ecology and estuarine science.

Format: Hardback
Length: 664 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Climate change is exerting a growing influence on coastal, estuarine, and marine ecosystems across the globe. This comprehensive book offers cutting-edge insights into the impacts of climate change on estuarine ecosystems, encompassing local, regional, and global perspectives. Comprising chapters authored by esteemed international scholars in coastal ecology and estuarine science, as well as contributors who are renowned experts in their respective fields, the book presents in-depth examinations of coastal, estuarine, and marine sciences, climate change, and coastal management. It serves as a valuable international repository, presenting a wealth of data in tabular, illustrated, and narrative formats, making it an essential resource for coastal scientists, planners, and managers.

The book is organized into three sections: (1) physical-chemical aspects; (2) biological aspects; and (3) management aspects. Within these sections, it delves into the multifaceted drivers of change that impact coastal, estuarine, and marine environments, including both climatic and non-climatic factors. It also explores the intricate interactions and consequences of these drivers on the populations of organisms, communities, habitats, and the overall structure and function of ecosystems.

By bringing together the most pressing issues and recent literature advancements in the field of coastal management, this book facilitates a comprehensive understanding of the direct and indirect interactions among disciplinary boundaries and ecosystem boundaries. It serves as a valuable resource for climate scientists, estuarine and marine biologists, marine chemists, marine geologists, hydrologists, and coastal engineers, catering to their research needs. Additionally, students, professors, administrators, and other professionals will find it an exhaustive reference for their studies and professional pursuits.

Weight: 1424g
Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367647520