Where River Meets Sea. Exploring Australia's Estuaries

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Publisher Place: Australia
Publisher Year: 2004
Edition: First Edition

Description: 278 pages. Ex-Library. Book is in general good condition. There is some light reading wear present, but still a presentable copy.

Publishers Description: Estuaries are dynamic coastal waterways where salt and fresh water mix. Where River Meets Sea describes the value and status of Australias 974 estuaries and takes readers on a state-by-state tour describing the health, geography, science, management and ecological functions of these unique coastal waterways. It includes profiles of people and their relationships with estuaries. The books many photographs, maps, case studies and diagrams will help Australians to better understand, appreciate and wisely use these natural areas. Chapters on natural history, coastal science and management give an understanding of our vast network of pristine and heavily modified estuaries “ from isolated tide-dominated estuaries in Australias tropical north to those shaped by waves in southern, temperate waters. Other chapters show how people use and value coastal catchments and waterways, the impacts of human development on natural ecosystems, and how estuaries can be better managed in future. Where River Meets Sea aims to provide Australians with a deeper appreciation of our coastal waterways that are both vital for our economy and precious to our quality of life. This is a re-issued version of the original work published by the CRC for Coastal Zone Estuary and Waterway Management in 2004. Features* State-by-state coverage of all Australian estuaries * Full color images and maps * Chapters cover health, geography, science, management and ecological functions

ISBN: 9780643092587