Coastal Environments

This book discusses coastal problems in locations in Africa and many locations in South and Southeast Asia. It emphasizes land-based and ocean-based activities and studies the impact of events ranging from pollution and climate change to tsunamis and cyclones.

This book deals with the major issues being faced by the coastal population in Asia with emphasis on natural and man-made hazards, climate change impact and pressures caused by mega cities along Asian coasts. The edited book contains chapters authored by experts who are well known in their own fields of specialization relevant to coastal processes. Emphasis has been given to almost all regions of Aisan coast although coverage for south and south eastern regions of Asia is rather strong. Each chapter has been peer reviewed and revised before acceptance. In this book practical suggestions to mitigate problems in sustainable management of coastal regions are also discussed. The book will be useful for students, researchers in physical and social science, policy makers and climate change specialists.

Covers the most vulnerable Asian coasts Highlights coastal pollution Wide range of topics are treated: from sand dunes to deep ocean biota

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