Repairing the World's Estuaries

Repairing the World's Estuaries: Knowledge, Challenges and the Necessary Success Ahead provides a single resource for the latest research and knowledge in coastal estuary repair; in particular, project learnings and outcomes. The book has a strong cross-discipline focus that covers engineering, the environment, and sustainability and marine science, thus making it useful to a broad range of readers. The book collates novel and exciting research from around the globe and best approaches to engineering design that achieve the dual benefit of protection and ecosystem services. Resource managers, government bodies, policymakers, industry organizations/institutes, students and research centers will find the resource very informative.

Features renowned contributors, including leading experts in the field of coastal estuary repair and research, all with a unique and globally diverse outlook and the ability to provide real world experiences and knowledgeFocuses on emerging science and technology, topics of huge importance for expanding cities and industry areas, including coverage on repairing and protecting expanding coastal urban citiesPresents a detailed assessment of successful projects, outlining the positive strategies, challenges and lifecycle costs