Ocean environmental management

the long version

Dumping ... oil spills ... Beach erosion - the need for ocean environmental management is finally being recognized as a major concern. This timely volume explains the causes of, and problems introduced by, ocean pollution. Author Ernst G. Frankel presents some of the preventative and mitigating methods available, evaluates regulations and agreements promulgated to control ocean environmental impacts, and suggests approaches for the more effective management of the ocean environment.