Marine extremes : ocean safety, marine health and the blue economy /
- 1 online resource.
- Earthscan oceans .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to marine extremes -- The science, social science and governance of marine extremes -- Coastal processes, extreme events and forecasting -- Community values and preferences for coastal hazard interventions -- Nature-based solutions to mitigate extreme coastal impacts -- Monitoring ocean and estuary health -- Pollution from land-based sources -- Impacts of marine heatwaves -- Local, community-led interventions to address global-scale problems and environmental extremes in coastal ecosystems -- Aquaculture -- Extreme human behaviours affecting marine resources and industries -- Impacts of (extreme) depth on life in the deep-sea -- Addressing the challenges and harnessing the benefits of marine extremes.