Main Title |
Global coastal change / |
Author |
Valiela, Ivan.
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Publisher |
Blackwell Pub., |
Year Published |
2006 |
OCLC Number |
60644642 |
ISBN |
1405136855; 9781405136853 |
Subjects |
Coast changes ;
Zones cãotières ;
Environnement marin ;
Ecologie marine
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EKCM |
GB451.2.V35 2006 |
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CEMM/GEMMD Library/Gulf Breeze,FL |
04/06/2007 |
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Collation |
viii, 368 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents Notes |
Global context of coastal change -- Atmospheric-driven changes -- Sea level rise -- Alteration of freshwater discharges -- Alteration of sediment transport -- Loss of coastal habitats -- Petroleum hydrocarbons -- Chlorinated hydrocarbons -- Metals -- Introduction of exotic species -- Harvest of finfish and shellfish -- Eutrophication -- Other agents of coastal change -- Summing up. "Global Coastal Change provides a comprehensive overview of the environmental factors changing the marine systems of the world. Evaluating the evidence of change at a local and global level, this important text examines a wide range of factors affecting coastal environments. These factors include atmospheric changes, sea level rise, alterations in freshwater and sediment use and transport, toxins, overfishing, alien species, and eutrophication."--Jacket. |
Place Published |
Malden, MA ; Oxford : |
PUB Date Free Form |
2006. |
BIB Level |
m |
Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
LCCN |
2005015457 |
Merged OCLC records |
779693240 |
OCLC Time Stamp |
20070402120211 |
Language |
eng |
Origin |
OCLC |
Type |
CAT |
OCLC Rec Leader |
01597cam 22003614a 45020 |