Marine and Coastal Resource Management ― Principles and Practice

In this new and highly original textbook for a range of interdisciplinary courses and degree programmes focusing on marine and coastal resource management, readers are offered an introduction to the subject matter, a broad perspective and understanding, some case study applications, and a reference source. Each chapter is written by an international authority and expert in the respective field, bringing together perspectives from physical and human geography, marine biology and fisheries, planning and surveying, environmental change, engineering and tourism.

In addition to an overview of the theory and practice of its subject area, each chapter includes detailed 'boxed' case-studies to illustrate the associated technology and applications, including relationships to decision-making requirements at local to national levels. Each topic also includes a list of references for further reading, with a selection of key journal papers and URLs, and some study questions.

Examples and exercises (e.g. using data for GIS, remote sensing, mapping, modelling and fieldwork) provide opportunities to link theory and examples to real-world professional practice. Colour illustrations and additional resources are provided on an accompanying website. Overall, the book provides a key textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate courses and the coastal practitioner, as well as a long-term reference for the student.

David R. Green is a specialist in the application of geospatial technologies to coastal and marine environments. He is director of the Aberdeen Institute for Coastal Science and Management (AICSM) and the UAV/UAS Centre for Environmental Monitoring and Mapping (UCEMM) in the Department of Geography and Environment, School of Geosciences, at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, UK; director and vice-chair of the East Grampian Coastal Partnership (EGCP Ltd) in Aberdeen; and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Coastal Conservation, Management and Planning (Springer). He is also the editor of a number of books on coastal zone management.

Jeffrey L. Payne is director of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office for Coastal Management. Under his leadership, the nation’s coastal management activities are coordinated to address the significant challenges affecting our coastal communities, with a focus on customer needs and a commitment to partnerships. He brings 30 years of experience in environmental policy, natural resources management, community resilience, climate adaptation, oceanographic research, and organizational development. He has held previous positions as the NOAA deputy chief of staff and deputy of the NOAA policy office, as the budget examiner for NOAA programs in the White House Office of Management and Budget, and as legislative staff on Capitol Hill as a Congressional Science and Engineering Fellow. Among his current interagency appointments, he serves as the NOAA representative to the Federal Interagency Floodplain Management Task Force, the Recovery Support Function Leadership Group, the Mitigation Framework Leadership Group, and the U.S. Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology.