The Environment in Asia Pacific Harbours

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Wolanski, Eric (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2006.
• Subjects: Life sciences.; Oceanography.; Physical geography.; Ecology.; Applied ecology.; Aquatic ecology.; Engineering geology.; Engineering > Geology.; Foundations.; Hydraulics.; Life Sciences.; Applied Ecology.; Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics.; Physical Geography.; Freshwater & Marine Ecology.

Urbanization has already reached unprecedented levels in the estuarine and coastal zone of the Asia Pacific region where mega-cities and mega-harbours have developed and are still growing. Environmental degradation is significant and growing. The social, economic and environmental problems are press...