Ecosystem Sustainability and Global Change (Oceanography and Marine Biology Series - Seas and Oceans) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 184821703X ISBN 13: 9781848217034

Publisher: Wiley-ISTE, 2014

Synopsis

This volume provides various examples and dimensions, chemical, biological, climatic, or related to extreme (hazards). It describes, by reciprocity, the vulnerability of ecosystems, resources, heritage, human health and, consequently, economic and social sectors.  it considers climate scenarios and socio-economic status indicators research, design strategies and patterns of adaptation, development of innovative monitoring systems, analysis of perceptions of major hazards and valuation of ecosystem services.

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About the Author

André Monaco is Emeritus Director of Research for the French national research center (CNRS). His research interests concern marine sedimentology and geochemistry. He was responsible for part of the organizing committee for several French and European programs and has been guest editor for four special issues in international journals.

Patrick Prouzet is Director of Research focusing on the ecosystemic approach at Ifremer in France. He specializes in the biology and dynamics of anadromous fish such as Atlantic salmon and eels. He is the author or co-author of several works on these species or on estuary fishing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-ISTE
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184821703X
• ISBN 13: 9781848217034
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 234
• Editor: Monaco André, Prouzet Patrick