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Oceans and Society
An Introduction to Marine Studies
Häftad, 2023
529 kr
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This unique textbook presents an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of marine studies, exploring the dynamic relationship between people and the marine environment. Emphasizing the human dimension of coastal and ocean issues, the book provides an innovative examination of the complex …
Maritime Clusters and the Ocean Economy
An Integrated Approach to Managing Coastal and Marine Space
Häftad, 2019
721 kr
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Over the last decade the concept of clustering has become a central idea for analyzing the competitiveness of nations, industries and firms. This book shows how the cluster concept can be usefully applied to the study of maritime activities. Such activities, including shipping, shipbuilding and …
Ocean Energy
Governance Challenges for Wave and Tidal Stream Technologies
Av Glen Wright, Sandy Kerr m. fl.
Häftad, 2019
823 kr
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Energy from wave and tidal power is a key component of current policies for renewable sources of energy. This book provides the first comprehensive exploration of legal, economic, and social issues related to the emerging ocean energy industry, in particular wave and tidal energy technologies. This …
Offshore Energy and Marine Spatial Planning
Av Katherine L. Yates, Corey J. A. Bradshaw
Häftad, 2021
794 kr
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The generation of offshore energy is a rapidly growing sector, competing for space in an already busy seascape. This book brings together the ecological, economic, and social implications of the spatial conflict this growth entails. Covering all energy-generation types (wind, wave, tidal, oil, and …
Oceans and Society
An Introduction to Marine Studies
Inbunden, 2023
1963 kr
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This unique textbook presents an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of marine studies, exploring the dynamic relationship between people and the marine environment. Emphasizing the human dimension of coastal and ocean issues, the book provides an innovative examination of the complex …
Marine Extremes
Ocean Safety, Marine Health and the Blue Economy
Av Erika Techera, Gundula Winter
Häftad, 2020
721 kr
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Marine extremes, as they are conceived of in this volume, encompass environments, activities, events and impacts. Extreme environments found in and around our oceans, including the deep sea and seabed as well as the frozen polar regions, are being seriously affected by both extreme behaviours …
Conflicts over Marine and Coastal Common Resources
Causes, Governance and Prevention
Häftad, 2021
721 kr
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This book explores the types of conflicts that occur over marine and coastal resources, the underlying causes, and attempts to prevent them.Despite the emergence of various marine and coastal governance approaches to address the effects of human activities within the marine environment, conflict …
Marine Biodiversity Conservation
A Practical Approach
Inbunden, 2014
3066 kr
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Effective marine biodiversity conservation is dependent upon a clear scientific rationale for practical interventions. This book is intended to provide knowledge and tools for marine conservation practitioners and to identify issues and mechanisms for upper-level undergraduate and Masters students. …
Marine Biodiversity Conservation
A Practical Approach
Häftad, 2014
910 kr
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Effective marine biodiversity conservation is dependent upon a clear scientific rationale for practical interventions. This book is intended to provide knowledge and tools for marine conservation practitioners and to identify issues and mechanisms for upper-level undergraduate and Masters students. …
Transboundary Marine Spatial Planning and International Law
Av Daud Hassan, Tuomas Kuokkanen m. fl.
Inbunden, 2015
2312 kr
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Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is an integrated and comprehensive approach to ocean governance and is used to establish a rational use of marine space and reconcile conflicting interests of its users. MSP allows both a high level of environmental protection and a wide range of human activities and …
Great Barrier Reef
An Environmental History
Av Ben Daley
Inbunden, 2014
2588 kr
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The Great Barrier Reef is located along the coast of Queensland in north-east Australia and is the world's largest coral reef ecosystem. Designated a World Heritage Area, it has been subject to increasing pressures from tourism, fishing, pollution and climate change, and is now protected as a …
Sharks: Conservation, Governance and Management
Av Erika J. Techera, Natalie Klein
Inbunden, 2014
2828 kr
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The key aim of this book is to explore the global conservation and management of sharks. There has been a rapid decline in populations of many shark species, while new science has emerged of the critical role they play in marine ecosystems. However, the authors show that conservation law and policy …
Sharks: Conservation, Governance and Management
Av Erika J. Techera, Natalie Klein
Häftad, 2017
730 kr
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The key aim of this book is to explore the global conservation and management of sharks. There has been a rapid decline in populations of many shark species, while new science has emerged of the critical role they play in marine ecosystems. However, the authors show that conservation law and policy …
Economic Incentives for Marine and Coastal Conservation
Prospects, Challenges and Policy Implications
Inbunden, 2013
2588 kr
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Marine and coastal resources provide millions of people with their livelihoods, such as fishing and tourism, and a range of critical additional ‘ecosystem services’, from biodiversity and culture to carbon storage and flood protection. Yet across the world, these resources are fast-diminishing …
Economic Incentives for Marine and Coastal Conservation
Prospects, Challenges and Policy Implications
Häftad, 2013
772 kr
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Marine and coastal resources provide millions of people with their livelihoods, such as fishing and tourism, and a range of critical additional ‘ecosystem services’, from biodiversity and culture to carbon storage and flood protection. Yet across the world, these resources are fast-diminishing …
Marine Policy
An Introduction to Governance and International Law of the Oceans
Av Mark Zacharias, Jeff Ardron
Inbunden, 2019
2312 kr
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This book provides readers with a foundation in policy development and analysis, describing how policy, including legal mechanisms, are applied to the marine environment. It presents a systematic treatment of all aspects of marine policy, including climate change, energy, environmental protection, …
Marine Policy
An Introduction to Governance and International Law of the Oceans
Av Mark Zacharias, Jeff Ardron
Häftad, 2019
784 kr
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This book provides readers with a foundation in policy development and analysis, describing how policy, including legal mechanisms, are applied to the marine environment. It presents a systematic treatment of all aspects of marine policy, including climate change, energy, environmental protection, …
Securitizing Marine Protected Areas
Geopolitics, Environmental Justice, and Science
Häftad, 2024
691 kr
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This book presents a novel examination of Marine Protected Areas within a security context, bridging science, policy, and geopolitics, and addressing the often-under-emphasized aspect of environmental justice.The book argues that Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are not only a critical tool for …
Securitizing Marine Protected Areas
Geopolitics, Environmental Justice, and Science
Inbunden, 2024
2510 kr
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This book presents a novel examination of Marine Protected Areas within a security context, bridging science, policy, and geopolitics, and addressing the often-under-emphasized aspect of environmental justice.The book argues that Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are not only a critical tool for …
Marine and Fisheries Policies in Latin America
A Comparison of Selected Countries
Av Manuel Ruiz Muller, Rodrigo Oyanedel m. fl.
Häftad, 2021
691 kr
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This book reviews the frameworks and implementation of marine, fishery and coastal laws and policies in Chile, Mexico and Peru.Chile, Mexico and Peru share biodiverse coastal and marine environments which are being affected by unregulated and informal developments, and thus share similar …
Transdisciplinary Marine Research
Bridging Science and Society
Häftad, 2022
604 kr
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Drawing on the expertise of marine researchers from both the natural and social sciences, this book examines how we, as both scientists and societies, can return to a sustainable co-existence with the ocean and use the tools of transdisciplinarity to bring together the diverse forms of knowledge …
Transdisciplinary Marine Research
Bridging Science and Society
Inbunden, 2022
2132 kr
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Drawing on the expertise of marine researchers from both the natural and social sciences, this book examines how we, as both scientists and societies, can return to a sustainable co-existence with the ocean and use the tools of transdisciplinarity to bring together the diverse forms of knowledge …
Fishing Europe's Troubled Waters
Fifty Years of Fisheries Policy
Av David Symes
Häftad, 2023
502 kr
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Spanning the last 50 years of fisheries policy in Europe, this book is the parting contribution and career-spanning reflection from one of Europe’s most renowned social scientists working in the field of fisheries management and policy.The last 50 years have without doubt been the most turbulent …
Fishing Europe's Troubled Waters
Fifty Years of Fisheries Policy
Av David Symes
Inbunden, 2023
1961 kr
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Spanning the last 50 years of fisheries policy in Europe, this book is the parting contribution and career-spanning reflection from one of Europe’s most renowned social scientists working in the field of fisheries management and policy.The last 50 years have without doubt been the most turbulent …
Marine Reserves as Reef Fisheries Management Tools
Having your Fish and Eating Them Too
Inbunden, 2026
997 kr
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This book showcases how marine reserves, when implemented and protected effectively, could simultaneously achieve conservation and reef fishery goals.Marine reserves, permanent spatial closures to fishing, are often viewed as detrimental to fisheries, reducing the area available for fishing and …
Great Barrier Reef
An Environmental History
Av Ben Daley
Häftad, 2017
846 kr
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The Great Barrier Reef is located along the coast of Queensland in north-east Australia and is the world's largest coral reef ecosystem. Designated a World Heritage Area, it has been subject to increasing pressures from tourism, fishing, pollution and climate change, and is now protected as a …
Maritime Clusters and the Ocean Economy
An Integrated Approach to Managing Coastal and Marine Space
Inbunden, 2017
2510 kr
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Over the last decade the concept of clustering has become a central idea for analyzing the competitiveness of nations, industries and firms. This book shows how the cluster concept can be usefully applied to the study of maritime activities. Such activities, including shipping, shipbuilding and …
Citizen Science for Coastal and Marine Conservation
Av John A. Cigliano, Heidi L. Ballard
Inbunden, 2017
2743 kr
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In recent years, citizen science has emerged as a powerful new concept to enable the general public, students, and volunteers to become involved in scientific research. A prime example is in biodiversity conservation, where data collection and monitoring can be greatly enhanced through citizen …
Citizen Science for Coastal and Marine Conservation
Av John A. Cigliano, Heidi L. Ballard
Häftad, 2017
924 kr
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In recent years, citizen science has emerged as a powerful new concept to enable the general public, students, and volunteers to become involved in scientific research. A prime example is in biodiversity conservation, where data collection and monitoring can be greatly enhanced through citizen …
Management Science in Fisheries
An introduction to simulation-based methods
Av Charles T.T. Edwards, Dorothy J. Dankel
Häftad, 2018
772 kr
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A key goal of fisheries management is to regulate extractive pressure on a resource so as to ensure social, economic and ecological sustainability. This text provides an accessible entry point for students and professionals to management science as developed in fisheries, in order to facilitate …
