Jack Hardisty

The British Seas

An Introduction to the Oceanography and Resources of the North-West European Continental Shelf

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Produktbeschreibung

Originally published in 1990 and designed as a student text, The British Seas is a clear introduction to the oceanography and resources of the region. It is unique in providing a detailed review of the resources of the north-west European continental shelf together with a comprehensive description of the environment.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 284
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. April 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 203mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 821g
• ISBN-13: 9781032735993
• ISBN-10: 1032735996
• Artikelnr.: 70117674

Autorenporträt

Jack Hardisty

Inhaltsangabe

Part 1: The Oceanography 1. The British Seas: An Overview 2. The Shape of
the Shelf 3. Geological History 4. The Wave Regime 5. The Tidal Regime 6.
The Oceanographic Regime 7. Modern Shelf Sediments Part 2: The Resources
8. Trade and Shipping 9. Hydrocarbons 10. Fishing 11. Seabed Mining 12.
Wave and Tidal Power 13. Waste Disposal 14. British Seas: A Model Future.
Appendix I: Examination Questions. Appendix II: Glossary of Place Names.