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Sprache: Deutsch Broschur gr. 8;; 254 Seiten; Bibliotheksstempel auf Rückseite Haupttitel, etikettiert; sonst wohlerhaltenes Buch; Tabellen; Diagramme; Karten im Text, - The coastal waters of Southeast Asian countries have some of the worlds richest ecosystems characterized by extensive coral reefs and mangrove forests. Blessed with warm tropical climate and high rainfall, these waters are further enriched with nutrients from land which enable them to support a wide diversity of marine life. Because economic benefits could be derived from them, the coastal zones in these countries teem with human settlements. Over 70% of the population in the region lives in coastal areas which are characterized by high-level resource exploitation brought about by increasing population pressure and associated economic activities over the last two decades. Large-scale destruction of the regions valuable resources has caused serious degradation of the environment, thus affecting the economic condition and quality of life of the coastal inhabitants. This lamentable situation is mainly the result of ineffective or poor management of the coastal resources. It is essential to consider coastal resources as valuable assets that should be utilized on a sustainable basis. Unisectoral overuse of some resources has caused grave problems. Indiscriminate logging and mining in upland areas might have brought large economic benefits to companies undertaking these activities and, to a certain extent, increased government revenues, but could prove detrimental to lowland activities such as fisheries, aquaculture and coastal tourism-dependent industries. Similarly, unregulated fishing efforts and the use of destructive fishing methods, such as mechanized push-netting and dynamiting, have caused serious destruction of fish habitats and reduction of fish stocks. Indiscriminate cutting of mangroves for aquaculture, fuel wood, timber and the like has brought temporary gains in fish production, but losses in nursery areas of commercially important fish and shrimp, c.…

Sprache: Deutsch Kunststoffeinband 4;; 422 S.; Bibliotheksstempel auf Rückseite Haupttitel; Geringe farbliche Unregelmäßigkeit von sauber abgelöster Etikette; Sonst sehr sauberes Buch; Enth. Abb.; Tabellen; - Inhalt: An assessment of the coastal environment of Phangnga Bay, Thailand; Assessment of the capture fisheries of Lingayen Gulf, Philippines; The ecological history of Negombo Lagoon: an example of the rapid assessment of management issues; The effects of floating fishfarms on the enhancement of coastal fish communities etc.; - - -.…

Etat : Good. Good condition. (southeast asia, history, waste disposal) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Paperback. 296p., illustrated with numerous charts, tables, line maps and b&w photographs; 2nd (revised) edition of the 1975 first issue. Slightly edgeworn, textblock may develop cracks (it is that sort of bindery-work) but have none so far. First blank is inscribed and signed by (we believe) one of the contributors, if the given name is "Cliff", last name scrawled illegibly. A very good copy: sound (so far), cleanly and unmarked (other than by contributor).…

Revised edition. Maps, figures, xvi + 296pp, references, index, letter addressed to Barry Wain loosely inserted, a little extremities wear, paperback, a good secondhand copy. Includes letter addressed to Barry Wain from Esso Production Malaysia Inc., the company that sponsored the production of this report.…

Etat : Very Good. 306 pp., Paperback, minor wear to spine, small hand stamp to front free endpaper else text clean & binding tight. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request.…

Broschur 23x16. Etat : Gut. 373 Seiten altersentsprechend gebrauchtes gutes Exemplar, Einband leicht berieben/angestoßen, Inhalt ist sehr gut erhalten ha1005468 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 700.