| Coastal Lagoons: Ecosystem Processes and Modeling for Sustainable Use and Development Contributor(s): Gonenc, I. Ethem (Editor), Wolflin, John P. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1566706866 ISBN-13: 9781566706865 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $256.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2004 Annotation: Coastal Lagoons: Ecosystem Processes and Modeling for Sustainable Use and Development describes the concepts, models, and data needed to design and implement management programs for long-term sustainability of coastal lagoons. Based on a project conducted under the auspices of NATO-CCMS, the book provides information and methodologies that are essential for selecting the most appropriate solution for a targeted lagoon environment, highlights issues that must be taken into account for optimal evaluation, and illustrates what short- and long-term changes can be expected when applying each model. This book is a valuable tool for managers designing a sound, ecosystem oriented, model-based sustainable development solution. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - General - Business & Economics | Development - Sustainable Development |
| Dewey: 577.78 |
| LCCN: 2004051926 |
| Physical Information: 1.26" H x 6.44" W x 9.46" (1.90 lbs) 528 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Coastal Lagoons: Ecosystem Processes and Modeling for Sustainable Use and Development describes the concepts, models, and data needed to design and implement management programs for long-term sustainability of coastal lagoons. Based on a project conducted under the auspices of NATO-CCMS, the book provides information and methodologies essential for selecting the most appropriate solution for a targeted lagoon environment, highlights issues that must be taken into account for optimal evaluation, and illustrates what short- and long-term changes that can be expected from the application of models presented. This book is a valuable tool for managers designing a sound, ecosystem oriented, model-based sustainable development solution. |