Integrated Coastal Zone Management

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Coastal waters around the globe suffer from strain due to a wide range of human activities. The situation calls for a holistic approach, combining expertise from nature and social science, to reach a balanced and sustainable development of the coastal zone. This important book comprises the proceedings of The International Symposium on Integrated Coastal Zone Management, which took place in Arendal, Norway between 11-14 June 2007.  The main objective of the Symposium was to present current knowledge and to address issues on advice and management related to the coastal zone. The major themes of papers included in this book are:Coastal habitats Impacts on coastal systems Integrated Coastal Zone Management Coastal governance Comprising a huge wealth of information, this timely and well edited volume is essential reading for all those involved in coastal zone management around the globe. All libraries in research establishments and universities where fisheries and aquatic sciences are studied and taught will need copies of this important volume on their shelves. Content: Chapter 1 State of Fear or State of Oblivion? What Coastal Zones Are Telling Us about Global Change and Why We Need Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management on a Global Scale (pages 1–23): Peter J. RickettsChapter 2 The Challenge towards Sustainable Utilisation of Coastal Fish Resources (pages 25–34): Josianne G. StottrupChapter 3 Evaluating the Geomorphologic Stability of an Estuarine Sandy Beach (pages 35–49): Filipa S. B. F. Oliveira and Catarina I. C. VargasChapter 4 Macro?Algae Habitat as Fish Nursery: Evaluation of Function a Predation Refuge (pages 50–56): Jun Shoji, Yasuhiro Kamimura and Chiaki FujikiChapter 5 Predictive Probability Modelling of Marine Habitats – A Case Study from the West Coast of Norway (pages 57–65): Ellen Soldal, Trine Bekkby, Eli Rinde, Vegar Bakkestuen, Lars Erikstad, Oddvar Longva and Martin Is?usChapter 6 Further Testing of the Approved EU Indicator to Measure the Progress in the Implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Europe (pages 67–78): Alan H. PickaverChapter 7 The Response of Hyperbenthos and Infauna to Hypoxia in Fjords along the Skagerrak: Estimating Loss of Biodiversity Due to Eutrophication (pages 79–96): Lene Buhl?Mortensen, Eivind Oug and Jan AureChapter 8 The Effects of Human Impact on Benthic Foraminifera in the Augusta Harbour (Sicily, Italy) (pages 97–115): Elena Romano, Luisa Bergamin, Maria Grazia Finoia, Maria Celia Magno, Isabel Mercatali, Antonella Ausili and Massimo GabelliniChapter 9 Eco?Friendly Sustainable Shrimp Aquaculture in Bangladesh: Minimizing Coastal Degradation (pages 116–130): Mohammad A. L. Siddique and John P. VolpeChapter 10 Bioshields and Ecological Restoration in Tsunami?Affected Areas in India (pages 131–144): Nibedita Mukherjee, Muthuraman Balakrishnan and Kartik ShankerChapter 11 The Impact of Population Density and Urbanization in the Coastal Northeast Regions of the Baltic Sea: A Time?Spatial Description (pages 145–154): Merle LooringChapter 12 Future Challenges in Environmental Policy Relative to Integrated Coastal Zone Management (pages 155–169): Svein JentoftChapter 13 Integrated Coastal Zone Management and Sustainable Development of Coastal Area: A Short Overview of International Legal Framework (pages 170–177): Md. Saiful Karim and Ridwanul HoqueChapter 14 Lobster Reserves in Coastal Skagerrak – An Integrated Analysis of the Implementation Process (pages 178–188): Alf Ring Pettersen, Even Moland, Esben Moland Olsen and Jan Atle KnutsenChapter 15 Efficiency of Fishing Vessels Affected by a Marine Protected Area – The Case of Small?Scale Trawlers and the Marine Protected Area in Nha Trang Bay, Vietnam (pages 189–206): Quach Thi Khanh Ngoc, Ola Flaaten and Nguyen Thi Kim AnhChapter 16 Exploring the Future of Seas and Coasts: Scenarios within the Joint Research Project ‘Zukunft Kuste – Coastal Futures’ (pages 207–218): Andreas Kannen, Kai Ahrendt, Antje Bruns, Benjamin Burkhard, Doris Diembeck, Kira Gee, Bernhard Glaeser, Katharina Licht?Eggert, Tanja Michler, Ophelia Meyer?Engelhard, Corinna Nunneri, Sebastian Stragies and Wilhelm WindhorstChapter 17 Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) in Guyana: Development Barriers, Opportunities and Recommendations (pages 219–236): Robin McCall and Talia ChoyChapter 18 Strategies for the Beneficial Use of Dredged Material in Japan (pages 237–250): Ryoji Naito and Yoshiyuki NakamuraChapter 19 A Practitioner's Perspective on Coastal Ecosystem Governance (pages 251–265): Stephen Bloye OlsenChapter 20 Problem Perceptions and Use of Technical Knowledge in Decision Making for the Extension of Mainport Rotterdam (pages 266–284): Saskia Hommes, Suzanne J. M. H. Hulscher, Jan P. M. Mulder and Henriette S. OtterChapter 21 Local Coastal Zone Planning and Stakeholder Participation in Norway (pages 285–294): Knut Bjorn Stokke and Sissel HovikChapter 22 The Evolution of Governance Mechanisms for the Eastern Scotian Shelf Integrated Management Initiative (pages 295–305): Joseph ArbourChapter 23 Climate Change, Coastal Communities and Governance: Developing Solutions for Change in Australia (pages 306–317): Melissa Nursey?BrayChapter 24 Map of Coastal Zone Vulnerabilities to Wave Actions Application to Aveiro District (Portugal) (pages 318–330): Carlos Coelho, Maria?Jose Granjo and Cristina Segurado?SilvaChapter 25 Managing Coastal Vulnerability: New Solutions for Local Government (pages 331–340): Timothy F. Smith, Benjamin Preston, Cassandra Brooke, Russell Gorddard, Deborah Abbs, Kathleen McInnes, Geoff Withycombe, Craig Morrison, Beth Beveridge and Tom G. Measham