Coastal and Marine Environments.

ISBN:

9780429804724

Title:

Author:

Wang, Yeqiao.

Personal Author:

Wang, Yeqiao.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (405 pages)

Contents:

Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- About The Handbook of Natural Resources -- Acknowledgments -- Aims and Scope -- Editor -- Contributors -- Section I: Terrestrial Coastal Environment -- 1 Aquaculture -- Introduction -- Global Perspective -- Species and Habitats -- Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture -- Management -- References -- 2 Aquaforests and Aquaforestry: Africa -- Introduction -- Aqua-Forests -- Managing Aquaforests (Aquaforestry or Aquatic Forestry) -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Bibliography -- 3 Coastal and Estuarine Waters: Light Behavior -- Introduction -- Optical Properties of Coastal and Estuarine Waters -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 4 Coastal and Estuarine Waters: Optical Sensors and Remote Sensing -- Introduction -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 5 Coastal Environments -- Introduction -- Characteristic Landforms and Environments of Coastal Zone -- Coastal Hazards -- Human-Inducted Hazards -- Conclusions -- References -- 6 Coastal Erosion and Shoreline Change -- Introduction -- Causes of Shoreline Erosion -- Responses to Shoreline Erosion -- The Future of Shoreline Erosion -- Conclusion -- References -- 7 Coastal Natural Disasters: Tsunamis on the Sanriku Coast -- Introduction -- History of Tsunami Disasters on the Sanriku Coast -- 2011 East Japan Earthquake and the Sanriku Coast -- Mechanism of Tsunami on the Sanriku Coast -- Countermeasures against Tsunami Disaster -- Conclusion -- References -- 8 Coral Reef: Biology and History -- Introduction -- Corals and Symbiodinium -- Coral Reproduction -- Reef Growth -- Reef History -- Reef Distribution and Limits to Growth -- Conclusion -- References -- 9 Coral Reef: Ecology and Conservation -- Introduction -- Biodiversity of Coral Reefs.

The Functioning of Reef Ecosystems -- The Value of Reefs to Humans -- Effects of Humans on Reefs -- Conclusion -- References -- 10 Fisheries: Conservation and Management -- Introduction -- Sustainable Fisheries -- Single-Species Stock Assessment and Fishery Management -- Fishery Management Tactics and Strategies -- Ecosystem Approaches to Fishery Management -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 11 Mangrove Forests -- Introduction -- The Ecophysiological Challenge of the Mangrove Environment -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 12 Tourism Management: Marine and Coastal Recreation -- Introduction -- Historical Development -- Coastal Resort Morphology and Impacts -- Coral Reefs -- Cruise Tourism -- Tourism and Coastal and Marine Management and Conservation -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Bibliography -- 13 Science Communication for Natural Resource Managers: Techniques and Examples in Marine Systems -- Science Communication: A Useful Tool -- Methods for Natural Resource Managers to Engage Target Audiences -- Evaluating Engagement -- Conclusion and Future Directions -- References -- 14 Quantifying Reef Ecosystem Services -- Introduction -- Valuing Reef Ecosystems -- Conclusions -- References -- Section II: Marine Environment -- 15 Archaeological Oceanography -- Introduction -- Location -- Documentation -- Characterization -- In Situ Preservation -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 16 Arctic Hydrology -- Introduction -- The Arctic -- The Ocean, Rivers, Lakes, and Glaciers -- Snow, Ice, and Permafrost -- The Hydrologic Cycle in the Arctic -- Arctic Hydrology and the Future -- References -- 17 Bathymetry: Assessment -- Introduction -- Methods for Assessing Bathymetry -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 18 Bathymetry: Features and Hypsography -- Introduction.

Bathymetric Features and Hypsography -- Hypsography of the Ocean -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 19 Bathymetry: Seafloor Mapping History -- Early Efforts -- Piano-Wire Sounding System -- Acoustic Sounding Systems -- Cold War Years and Beyond -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 20 Marine Benthic Productivity -- Introduction -- Benthic Primary Productivity -- Abiotic Conditions and Primary Productivity -- Loss of Benthic Habitats -- Conclusion -- References -- Bibliography -- 21 Marine Mammals -- Introduction -- Evolutionary Biology -- Phylogenetic Discoveries -- Advances in Research Techniques -- Conclusion -- References -- 22 Marine Protected Areas -- Definition and Description -- Why Do We Need MPAs? -- Benefits of Protected Areas -- Fisheries and Social Benefits -- MPA Networks -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 23 Marine Resource Management -- Introduction -- Marine Resources and Values -- Jurisdictions -- Decision Processes -- Conclusions -- References -- 24 Maritime Transportation and Ports -- Introduction -- The Role of Ports and Shipping -- The Port's Location -- Types of Ports -- Types of Transport -- Ports, Shipping, and the Environment -- Emissions (Port and Ship) -- Ports, Shipping, and Climate Change -- Port Industry and Environmental Goals -- The Future of Shipping -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 25 Markets, Trade, and Seafood -- Introduction -- Production and Trade -- Economics of Seafood Markets and Trade -- Conclusions -- References -- 26 Water Cycle: Ocean's Role -- Introduction -- Ocean Salinity -- Global Mean Sea Level and Ocean Mass -- Conclusion -- References -- 27 Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation for Coastal Transportation Infrastructure: A Sustainable Development Challenge for SIDS in the Caribbean and Beyond -- Introduction -- CV &.

C Risks for Seaports, Coastal Airports, and Connecting Road Networks in SIDS -- Coastal Risk Assessment of SIDS International Coastal Transportation Assets: Saint Lucia -- Discussion and Concluding Remarks -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Section III: Coastal Change and Monitoring -- 28 Coastal Environments: Remote Sensing -- Introduction -- Active Remote Sensing of Coastal Environments -- Hyperspectral Remote Sensing of Coastal Environments -- High Spatial Resolution Remote Sensing of Coastal Environments -- Integration of Remote Sensing and In Situ Measurement Data -- Conclusions -- References -- 29 Submerged Aquatic Vegetation: Seagrasses -- Introduction -- An Essential Natural Resource -- Origin, Adaptations, and Classification -- Distribution -- Status -- Ensuring the Future of Seagrasses -- Conclusions -- References -- 30 Wetlands: Coastal, InSAR Mapping -- Introduction -- InSAR Studies of Coastal Wetlands -- DEM -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 31 A Hybrid Approach for Mapping Salt Marsh Vegetation -- Introduction -- Method -- Conclusion -- References -- 32 Remote Sensing of Coastal Wetlands of the Yellow River Delta Region -- Introduction -- Coastal Yellow River Delta -- Methods and Data -- Areal Changes of Wetlands -- Conversions between Wetlands and Other Land Cover Types -- Landscape Pattern and Change of Wetlands -- Driving Factors of Wetlands Changes -- Conclusions -- References -- 33 Coastal Change: Remote Sensing of Wetlands in Yangtze River Estuary -- Introduction -- Yangtze Estuary -- Methods and Data -- Change Detection of Wetlands and Reclamation -- Conversions of Wetlands and Reclamation -- Factors Driving Coastal Wetland Dynamics -- History and Impacts of Costal Wetland Reclamation -- Conclusions -- References -- 34 Remote Sensing of Mangrove Forests in an Environment of Global Change -- Introduction.

Basics in Remote Sensing of Vegetation -- Earth Observing Platforms -- Remote Sensing Applications on Mangrove Forests -- Case Study -- Conclusion -- Further Reading -- References -- 35 Salt Marsh Mapping and Change Analysis: Remote Sensing -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Results -- Discussion and Conclusions -- References -- 36 Tidal Effects in Salt Marsh Mapping: Remote Sensing -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Results -- Discussion and Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Index.

Local Note:

Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2021. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.

Subject Term:

Coastal ecology.

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Electronic Resources

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Publication Date:

2020

Publication Information:

Milton :

Taylor & Francis Group,

2020.

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Summary

Authored by world-class scientists and scholars, The Handbook of Natural Resources, Second Edition , is an excellent reference for understanding the consequences of changing natural resources to the degradation of ecological integrity and the sustainability of life. Based on the content of the bestselling and CHOICE-awarded Encyclopedia of Natural Resources , this new edition demonstrates the major challenges that the society is facing for the sustainability of all well-being on the planet Earth. The experience, evidence, methods, and models used in studying natural resources are presented in six stand-alone volumes, arranged along the main systems of land, water, and air. It reviews state-of-the-art knowledge, highlights advances made in different areas, and provides guidance for the appropriate use of remote sensing and geospatial data with field-based measurements in the study of natural resources.

Volume 5, Coastal and Marine Environments , discusses marine and coastal ecosystems, their biodiversity, conservation, and integrated marine management plans. It provides fundamental information on coastal and estuarine systems and includes discussions on coastal erosion and shoreline change, natural disasters, evaporation and energy balance, fisheries and marine resource management, and more. New in this edition are discussions on sea level rise, renewable energy, coral reef restoration, fishery resource economics, and coastal remote sensing. This volume demonstrates the key processes, methods, and models used through many case studies from around the world.

Written in an easy-to-reference manner, The Handbook of Natural Resources, Second Edition , as individual volumes or as a complete set, is an essential reading for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the science and management of natural resources. Public and private libraries, educational and research institutions, scientists, scholars, and resource managers will benefit enormously from this set. Individual volumes and chapters can also be used in a wide variety of both graduate and undergraduate courses in environmental science and natural science at different levels and disciplines, such as biology, geography, earth system science, and ecology.

Author Notes

Dr. Yeqiao Wang is a professor at the Department of Natural Resources Science, College of the Environment and Life Sciences, University of Rhode Island. He earned an MS and a PhD in natural resources management & engineering from the University of Connecticut. From 1995 to 1999, he was an assistant professor in the Department of Geography and Department of Anthropology, University of Illinois at Chicago. He has been on the faculty of the University of Rhode Island since 1999. In addition to his tenured position, he held an adjunct research associate position at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. He has also served as a guest professor and an adjunct professor at universities in the U.S. and China. Among his awards and recognitions, Dr. Wang was awarded the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) by former U.S. President Clinton in 2000. His research projects have been funded by multiple agencies such as NASA, USDA, USDI, USAID, among others, which supported his scientific studies in various regions of the U.S., in East and West Africa, and in various regions in China. Besides peer-reviewed journal publications, Dr. Wang edited Remote Sensing of Coastal Environments and Remote Sensing of Protected Lands published by CRC Press in 2009 and 2010, respectively. He has also authored and edited over 10 scientific books in Chinese.

Reviews (1)

Choice Review

The two-volume Encyclopedia of Natural Resources (CH, Feb'15, 52-2876) included 188 entries arranged alphabetically in three parts: "Land," "Water," and "Air," respectively. The work has now been restructured (and retitled) as a six-volume series comprising 241 chapters overall; each volume is separately indexed with a preface by Wang (Univ. of Rhode Island). This book (volume 5) comprises 36 chapters: 27 from the earlier edition, plus nine entirely new contributions. Three of the repeated chapters are substantially updated, citing material from 63 scholarly sources dated 2014--19; the other 24 chapters were not updated, or only minimally so. The new chapters cover marine science communication, reef ecosystem services, coastal transportation infrastructure, and mapping and remote sensing of specific regions, including river deltas, mangrove forests, and salt marshes. The content is timely and significant, including important considerations of climate change impacts. The new arrangement transforms a traditional encyclopedia into ecosystem-themed handbooks that facilitate understanding across geographically different areas with similar ecological profiles. Students and policy makers will appreciate the interconnections between governance decisions, competing societal demands, and the need to support ecological integrity in order to sustain a livable planet. Despite its inclusion of more than 20 unrevised chapters, this volume will be useful even in libraries that own the earlier edition. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers. --Alison Scott Ricker, Oberlin College