Ocean environmental management
Subtitle: a primer on the role of the oceans and how to maintain their contributions to life on Earth
By: Ernst G. Frankel.
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR; PTR Prentice Hall
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Englewood Cliffs, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 381
Subjects: Marine pollution.
Description: Dumping ... oil spills ... Beach erosion - the need for ocean environmental management is finally being recognized as a major concern. This timely volume explains the causes of, and problems introduced by, ocean pollution. Author Ernst G. Frankel presents some of the preventative and mitigating methods available, evaluates regulations and agreements promulgated to control ocean environmental impacts, and suggests approaches for the more effective management of the ocean environment.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 367-375) and index.