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.

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Marine ecosystem management.
Marine ecosystem health.
Coastal zone management.
Marine pollution.
Marine resources--Economic aspects.

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