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Dissolved Gas Concentration in Water
Elsevier Science 2012; US$ 140.00Aquacultural, oceanographic, and fisheries engineering, as well as other disciplines, require gas solubility data to compute the equilibrium concentration. These calculations, for example, can affect the output of aquacultural production or assist in environmental consulting. Until now, published solubility information has not been available in a... more...
Sustainable Ocean Governance
Taylor and Francis 2002; US$ 210.00This topical book examines ocean governance and calls for close co-operation between science and policy. Adalberto Vallega uniquely considers the ocean as a spatial complex system which must be represented as a whole and argues that scientific approaches must change to achieve progress and co-operation between science and policy. more...
Advances in the Science and Technology of Ocean Management
Taylor and Francis 2002; US$ 260.00This book reviews key developments in the field of marine science and technology. It focuses on three major themes such as the importance of technical developments in ocean management, the application of these developments to specific sea uses ranging from fish farming to the disposal of industrial waste, and the long-term issues that such developments... more...
Managing Britain's Marine and Coastal Environment
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 39.95Britain's maritime tradition is well documented. The management of its marine and coastal environment is therefore of tantamount importance, and offers lessons for other nations across the world. The beginning of the new millennium marks a major, long-term turning point in the historical development of Britain's maritime interest discernible by continued... more...
The Environment and International Politics
Taylor and Francis 2005; US$ 49.95This new study shows how environmental issues represent a deep problem in conceptualising the relationship between human beings and nature. This key relationship grounds the implicit ethical and political concerns of International Relations and our understandings of environmental politics. It demonstrates that the core theoretical orientations of... more...
Marine Resource Conservation and Poverty Reduction Strategies in Tanzania
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG 2007; US$ 129.99Demonstrates the extent which various socio-economic dimensions of rural coastal households influence livelihood pathways, production efficiency and attitudes towards conservation initiatives. more...
Analysis of Seawater
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG 2006; US$ 219.99Compiles various methods for the chemical analysis of seawaters, including 45 tables and 48 figures. This volume covers various aspects of the analysis of seawater using both classical and advanced physical techniques. It is useful for analysts, oceanographers, fisheries experts, politicians and decision makers. more...
Marine Ecologonomics
Elsevier Science 1999; US$ 195.00This book outlines a framework for analysis of marine resource management incorporating ecological and economic considerations and technological feasibility. Ecologonomics - a new emerging science combining economic and ecological concepts and principles - is introduced. Its use in studying changes in natural processes occurring in the marine environment... more...
Marine Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation
Springer 2006; US$ 179.99Despite the benefits that PSSA designation can deliver, the practice, both within the IMO and by individual member States, has considerably undermined confidence in this concept. This book focuses on the events within the IMO that have led to this lack of confidence. It offers an examination of coastal State practice with the PSSA concept. more...
State of the World's Oceans
Springer 2008; US$ 64.99Presents a contemporary overview of the world's oceans. This book describes various problems which threaten environmental quality and biodiversity, ranging from overfishing to the complex changes which could take place as a result of global climate change. It outlines the ways in which the foundations for clean seas can be provided. more...









