Priorities for coastal ecosystem science /
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| Imprint: | Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, c1994. |
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| Description: | viii, 106 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/1741726 |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Major Coastal Environmental Issues. Eutrophication. Habitat Modification. Hydrologic and Hydrodynamic Disruption. Exploitation of Resources. Toxic Effects. Introduction of Nonindigenous Species. Global Climate Change and Variability. Shoreline Erosion and Hazardous Storms. Pathogens and Toxins Affecting Human Health. The Ecosystem Perspective
- 3. Science Priorities Relevant to the Water Subcommittee. Integrated Monitoring. Water Availability and Flow. Water Quality and Aquatic Ecosystem Functions. Ecological Restoration and Rehabilitation. Predictive Systems Management
- 4. Relationship of Regional, National, and International Scientific Programs. Regional Marine Research Priorities. Relationship to the Priorities of The Freshwater Imperative. Geographically Targeted Strategic Research. Regional Coordination. International Roles
- 5. Interfaces With Other National Science and Technology Council Committees and Subcommittees. Global Change. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics. Resource Use and Management. Natural Disasters. Social and Economic Sciences. National Security. Health, Safety, and Food. Fundamental Science. Overall Coordination of Coastal Ocean Science. 6. Summary of Conclusions and Recommendations
- App. A - Letter of Request
- App. B - Biographies of Committee Members
- App. C - Background Material Examined.
