Oceans and human health : opportunities and Impacts /
Explores the inextricably interconnected and complex relationship between oceans and humans. Through the lens of the expanding oceans and human health meta-discipline, this work examines the many invaluable ecosystem services offered by oceans as well as the global anthropogenic impacts, and explore...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London ; San Diego, CA :
Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier,
[2023]
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| Edition: | Second edition. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Explores the inextricably interconnected and complex relationship between oceans and humans. Through the lens of the expanding oceans and human health meta-discipline, this work examines the many invaluable ecosystem services offered by oceans as well as the global anthropogenic impacts, and explores the associated risks and benefits to human health. Written and edited by an interdisciplinary team of experts, the book features international perspectives on the resources available to address these benefits and risks, including enhanced research, policy, and community engagement. The book concludes by examining the future of ocean stewardship and how global populations can unite to nurture and promote our life-enhancing relationship with oceans. This is an indispensable resource for students, researchers, communities, and industry specialists in marine sciences, public health, and international policy. |
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| Item Description: | Previous edition: 2008. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxxi, 799 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780323952286 0323952283 |