Solent Science
A Review
Published on 15. December 2000
Book
Hardback
404 pages
978-0-444-50465-4 (ISBN)
Description
Sound scientific knowledge is fundamental to the long-term planning and management of the Solent and its coastline. As such, it is appropriate to bring together in this book, the results and observations of various researchers, to establish the present level of understanding of the Solent System. These Proceedings incorporate scientific papers dealing with four different topics, covered over the two days of the Solent Science Conference: coastal processes; water quality and chemistry; biodiversity and conservation; and integrative Solent case studies. The papers are supplemented by a range of short contributions (presented originally as posters) which examine more specific pieces of research, and the findings of the Conference Workshops. Additionally, two maps have been included in the preface, showing the general location and main sites referenced. The present volume provides further recognition of the 'systems approach' to science and management, which attempts to integrate multidisciplinary science through interaction with various decision-making authorities.
Given the increasing number of European Directives and the need for their implementation, it is vital that those who work in the Solent have the support of a strong scientific base.
Given the increasing number of European Directives and the need for their implementation, it is vital that those who work in the Solent have the support of a strong scientific base.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
illustrations, (some colour ) maps, (some colour )
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 171 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
885 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-444-50465-4 (9780444504654)
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Content
Section and paper headings: Preface. Preface Maps. Acknowledgments. Introduction. An introduction to Solent Science (M. Drummond). Opening address (P. Brand). Coastal Processes. Geomorphological evolution of the Solent seaway and the severance of Wight: a review (D. Tomalin). Geology, geomorphology and sediments of the Solent System (A. Velegrakis). Water circulation in Southampton Water and the Solent (J. Sharples). Hydrodynamic, sediment process and morphological modelling (D. Prince, I. Townend). Wisdom of hindsight: palaeo-environmental and archaeological evidence of long-term processual changes and coastline sustainability (D. Tomalin). Shoreline management plans - a science or an art? )J. McCue). Water Quality and Chemistry. Nutrients in the Solent (D. Hydes). Trace metals in water, sediments and biota of the Solent system: a synopsis of existing information (P. Statham). Microbiological quality of the Solent (D. Lowthion). Behaviour of organic carbon in Southampton Water (M. Varney). Sewage contamination of bathing waters: health effects (G. Rees). Biodiversity and Conservation. Viewpoint: conservation, policy and amangement of maritime biodiversity (D. Laffoley). Coastal habitats of the Solent (S. Fowler). Marine habitats and communities (K. Collins, J. Mallinson). Ornithology of the Solent (D. Burges). Fisheries of Southampton Water and the Solent (A. Jensen). Integrative Solent Case Studies. Aggregate extraction (E. Dower). Main channel deepening - Port of Southampton - 1996/7 (C. Greenwell). Evaluating the intertidal wetlands of the Solent (D. Johnson). Concluding Remarks. Developing a research agenda for the future (I. Townsend). Conclusions and close (M. Drummond). Location index. Subject index.