Open-coast sandy beaches and coastal dunes

Thomas Schlacher; Alan R Jones; Jenifer E Dugan; Michael A Weston; Linda Harris; David S Schoeman; David M Hubbard; Felicita Scapini; Ronel Nel; Mariano Lastra; Anton McLachlan; Charles H Peterson

Open-coast sandy beaches and coastal dunes

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Open-coast sandy beaches and coastal dunes

Thomas Schlacher, Alan R Jones, Jenifer E Dugan, Michael A Weston, Linda Harris, David S Schoeman, David M Hubbard, Felicita Scapini, Ronel Nel, Mariano Lastra, …

Coastal Conservation, pp.37-94

Cambridge University Press

2014

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Abstract

Ecology

open-coast

sandy beaches

coastal dunes

Coastal ecosystems are centres of high biological productivity, but their conservation is often threatened by numerous and complex environmental factors. Citing examples from the major littoral habitats worldwide, such as sandy beaches, salt marshes and mangrove swamps, this text characterises the biodiversity of coastline environments and highlights important aspects of their maintenance and preservation, aided by the analysis of key representative species. Leaders in the field provide reviews of the foremost threats to coastal networks, including the effects of climate change, invasive species and major pollution incidents such as oil spills. Further discussion underscores the intricacies of measuring and managing coastline species in the field, taking into account the difficulties in quantifying biodiversity loss due to indirect cascading effects and trophic skew. Synthesising the current state of species richness with present and projected environmental pressures, the book ultimately establishes a research agenda for implementing and improving conservation practices moving forward. [Book Synopsis]

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Title: Open-coast sandy beaches and coastal dunes
Authors: Thomas Schlacher (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Alan R Jones (Author) - Australian Museum
Jenifer E Dugan (Author) - University of California, United States
Michael A Weston (Author) - Deakin University
Linda Harris (Author) - Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa
David S Schoeman (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
David M Hubbard (Author) - University of California, United States
Felicita Scapini (Author) - University of Florence, Italy
Ronel Nel (Author) - Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa
Mariano Lastra (Author) - University of Vigo, Spain
Anton McLachlan (Author) - University of Sydney
Charles H Peterson (Author) - University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, United States
Contributors: B Maslo (Editor)
J L Lockwood (Editor)
Publication details: Coastal Conservation, pp.37-94
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date published: 2014
ISBN: 9781107606746
Organisation Unit: School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449040202621
Output Type: Book chapter

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