This book addresses the multifaceted issues related to coastal and ocean resources and environments on a global scale. It explores into technical, ecological, legal, political, social, and policy aspects concerning the use of coastal and ocean resources. The book aims to provide timely information on management tools and techniques, as well as recent research findings and analyses that directly impact coastal zone management and policy.
This comprehensive book encompasses a diverse range of topics related to coastal zone management and adaptation. It covers various aspects, including Multilevel Management System for Coastal Areas through Network Governance, Monitoring the Coastal Environment using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques, and Coastal Sediment as an Ameliorant in Post-Mining Land Management. The book also explores Coastal Adaptation, focusing on past behaviors, contemporary management practices, and future options. The book also discusses the utility of Open-Source Geospatial Technology for Coastal Asset Mapping and Management, along with the application of GIS in Integrated Coastal Zone and Ocean Management, with a focus on Mapping, Change Detection, and Spatial Modeling for Coastal Management in Southern Brazil. Lastly, it presents a preliminary method to map the Ecological Vulnerability of Sea-Coastal Zones to Oil Spills, with a case study in Kola Bay, the Barents Sea.