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Full Description
Estuaries are dynamic coastal waterways where salt and fresh water mix. "Where River Meets Sea" describes the value and status of Australia's 974 estuaries and takes readers on a state-by-state tour describing the health, geography, science, management and ecological functions of these unique coastal waterways. It includes profiles of people and their relationships with estuaries. The book's many photographs, maps, case studies and diagrams will help Australians to better understand, appreciate and wisely use these natural areas. Chapters on natural history, coastal science and management give an understanding of our vast network of pristine and heavily modified estuaries - from isolated tide-dominated estuaries in Australia's tropical north to those shaped by waves in southern, temperate waters. Other chapters show how people use and value coastal catchments and waterways, the impacts of human development on natural ecosystems, and how estuaries can be better managed in future.
Contents
1. What is an estuary?; 2. Australian estuaries; 3. Estuarine habitats; 4. Estuaries and people; 5. Assessing estuary health; 6. Estuaries of New South Wales; 7. Estuaries of Victoria; 8. Estuaries of Tasmania; 9. Estuaries of South Australia; 10. Estuaries of Western Australia; 11. Estuaries of the Northern Territory; 12. Estuaries of Queensland; 13. Looking back - moving forward; 14. Resources and bibliography.
