Sandy beaches as endangered ecosystems : environmental problems, possible assessment and management solutions / editors, Sílvia C. Gonçalves and Susana M.F. Ferreira, MARE, Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre ESTM - IPLeiria, School of Tourism and Maritime Technology, Polytechnic of Leiria, Peniche, Portugal.

Contributor(s):

Gonçalves, Sílvia C

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: CRC Press, 2022Edition: First editionDescription: x, 300 pages : illustrations (black and white)ISBN:

9780367147495

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DDC classification:

577.69/9 23 GON-S

Summary: "Sandy beaches are the most abundant coastal environment worldwide, and have an undeniable and unique ecological value. Presently, however, these environments are also one of the most endangered ecosystems, namely due to the influence of several human activities and to the rise of the sea level, aggravated by the ongoing global climatic changes. In this book, contributing authors from around the world highlight the environmental problems that endanger these delicate systems worldwide, and point out management and conservation strategies, with case studies where environmental disturbances were assessed and monitored"--

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Sandy beaches are the most abundant coastal environment worldwide, and have an undeniable and unique ecological value. Presently, however, these environments are also one of the most endangered ecosystems, namely due to the influence of several human activities and to the rise of the sea level, aggravated by the ongoing global climatic changes. In this book, contributing authors from around the world highlight the environmental problems that endanger these delicate systems worldwide, and point out management and conservation strategies, with case studies where environmental disturbances were assessed and monitored"--

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