The Ecology of Sandy Shores

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Hardbound, 392 Pages
Published: SEP-2006
ISBN 10: 0-12-372569-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-12-372569-1
Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS


By
Anton McLachlan, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
A.C. Brown, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, & University of Cape Town, South Africa

Description
The Ecology of Sandy Shores provides the students and researchers with a one-volume resource for understanding the conservation and management of the sandy shore ecosystem. Covering all beach types, and addressing issues from the behavioral and physiological adaptations of the biota to exploring the effects of pollution and the impact of man's activities, this book should become the standard reference for those interested in Sandy Shore study, management and preservation.

Audience:
Senior undergraduate and postgraduate students in marine biology, researchers in marine and coastal ecology, coastal zone managers


 
Last update: 5 Nov 2011