The estuarine ecosystem : ecology, threats and management (3rd ed)

For the inhabitants of many of the world's major towns and cities, estuaries provide their first and nearest glimpse of a natural habitat.

Despite the attempts of man to pollute or reclaim it, the estuarine ecosystem continues to provide a fascinating insight into a natural world where energy is transformed from sunlight into plant material, and then through the steps of a food chain is converted into a rich food supply for birds and fish.

The book provides a concise readable introduction to estuarine ecology.

First published in 1981, it soon established itself as the principle textbook of choice in the UK & NW Europe.

This new edition builds upon the strengths of the earlier editions but has been thoroughly revised throughout.

The new co-author brings a human impact dimension to the revised book.

It is written for advanced undergraduate and graduate students (particularly taught masters) who have had a general ecology course, but no further training in estuarine science.

It will be useful to both professional researchers and practical managers in marine ecology and environmental science who seek a compact but comprehensive introduction to estuarine ecology.