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Asia-Pacific Conference on Science and Management of Coastal Environment - Proceedings of the International Conference held in Hong Kong, 25-28 June 1996 (Hardcover, Reprinted from HYDROBIOLOGIA, 352)
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Asia-Pacific Conference on Science and Management of Coastal Environment - Proceedings of the International Conference held in Hong Kong, 25-28 June 1996 (Hardcover, Reprinted from HYDROBIOLOGIA, 352)
Series: Developments in Hydrobiology, 123
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Human beings have a long historical relationship with the coast.
Initially it provided food and security, later forming important
locations for industrial and commercial development. Now the
emphasis has shifted towards leisure and conservation, although the
former functions remain crucial. However, it is only very recently
that people have started viewing the coast as a common and valuable
resource that requires rational utilisation and scientific
management in order to sustain its attractiveness. Of course,
enlightened management comes only through understanding of the
complicated coastal regions, which enables coastal managers to
balance pressures from different sectors and to minimize risks.
Scientific knowledge will continue to be the most important basis
for resolving the conflicts between coastal users and interest
groups such as developers and ecologists. Coastal management has
also shifted from traditional restorative or remedial actions
towards planned avoidance of other conflicts. Despite rapid
advancement in coastal sciences over recent decades, most of the
major coastal issues have remained outstanding in the agenda.
Control of shoreline erosion and protecting sea level rise continue
to be crucial problems facing coastal scientists. Destructive
coastal storms still cause tremendous damage, particularly in low
altitudes. Wetland and estuary reclamation have led to the loss of
the most valuable estuary wetlands which are required to sustain
biological productivity and biodiversity. This volume includes
papers on marine and coastal pollution, eutrophication,
aquaculture, conservation and utilization, coastal wetlands, and
coastal zone management.
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