Ecology of Sandy Shores - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0444886613 ISBN 13: 9780444886613

Publisher: Elsevier Science Ltd, 1990

Synopsis

This book constitutes a comprehensive account of sandy-shore ecology, from the physics of sand transport to the nature and interactions of surf-zone, beach and dune communities; from wave types to conservation and management of the system. Attention is paid to the behavioural and physiological adaptations to this harsh environment displayed by the biota, to the effects of pollution on the ecosystem and to the impact of man's activities on dune ecology. Examples are drawn from virtually all parts of the world where sandy-shore research has been undertaken and all beach types are considered, from the most exposed to wave action, to the most sheltered. Although the book is mainly concerned with sandy shores as functional ecosystems, there are comprehensive chapters on pollution, conservation and management. The volume is indispensible to scientists undertaking research on sandy-shore ecology or ecophysiology and will be of considerable value to those concerned with coastal processes, coastal engineering, marine pollution, conservation and coastal management and planning.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr McLachlan has had a long and established career in beach ecology. He has worked around the world and has headed up multiple departments and research institutions including: the Director for the Institute for Coastal Research, Chair of the Dept. of Zoology and has held a number of Dean positions at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman. He has over 90 publications to date.

About this edition

• Publisher: Elsevier Science Ltd
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0444886613
• ISBN 13: 9780444886613
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 340
• Editor: Brown A.C., McLachlan A.