Edited by
Russell Schmitt, University of California, Santa Barbara, U.S.A.
Craig Osenberg, University of Florida, Gainesville, U.S.A.
Description
Detecting Ecological Impacts: Concepts and Applications in Coastal Habitats focuses on crucial aspects of detecting local
and regional impacts that result from human activities. Detection and characterization of ecological impacts require scientific approaches
that can reliably separate the effects of a specific anthropogenic activity from those of other processes. This fundamental goal is both
technically and operationally challenging.
Detecting Ecological Impacts is devoted to the conceptual and technical underpinnings
that allow for reliable estimates of ecological effects caused by human activities. An international team of scientists focuses on the
development and application of scientific tools appropriate for estimating the magnitude and spatial extent of ecological impacts. The
contributors also evaluate our current ability to forecast impacts. Some of the scientific, legal, and administrative constraints that
impede these critical tasks also are highlighted. Coastal marine habitats are emphasized, but the lessons and insights have general application
to all ecological systems.
Audience:
Ecologists and marine biologists, especially those with applied interests, environmental scientists and consultants, resources managers,
and policy makers. Graduate students and advanced undergraduates in these disciplines arealso part of the intended audience. University
libraries and environmental consulting firms are likely buyers. Likely to be of broad interest in many related areas.
