The Executive Summary of Long Island Sound: Prospects of the Urban Sea will provide you with an overview of key findings detailed in the book. Included are summaries of the the six technical chapters that summarize the knowledge of the human history, geology, physical oceanography, geochemistry, pollutant history, and biology and ecology of Long Island Sound. A summary of the seventh chapter provides linkages between science and environmental management. The synthesis book will be of interest to anyone engaged in research, conservation, and restoration of coastal ecosystems: scientists, students, managers, planners, and environmentalists.
This book is part of Springer’s Series on Environment and Management. It is available in e-book either in its entirety or by individual chapter on the publisher’s website at www.springer.com. The hardcover version can be ordered on the Springer website or those of other booksellers.
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