Coastal Lagoons: Ecosystem Processes and Modeling for Sustainable Use and Development

by I. Ethem Gonenc (Editor), John P. Wolflin (Editor)

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780203493328
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	12/16/2004
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	528
File size:	13 MB
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About the Author

I. Ethem Gonenc, John O. Wolflin

Table of Contents

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.