Science for Decisionmaking Coastal and Marine Geology at the U.S. Geological Survey

The coastlines of the United States are beautiful places to live, work and play. But, they are also very fragile areas whose ecosystems are vulnerable to mismanagement. There are many complex issues facing the ocean science community at the federal, state and local levels--this report reflects the conclusions and recommendations of the National Academies drawing on discussions with USGS as well as input from potential users, clients and collaborators of the Coastal and Marine Geology Program.

Product details

• Authors: National Research Council, Division On Earth And Life Studies, Ocean Studies Board, Commission on Geosciences Environment and Resources, Committee to Review the Usgs Coastal and Marine Geology Program, Environment and Resources Commission on Geosciences
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 20.10.1999
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology
• EAN: 9780309065849
• ISBN: 978-0-309-06584-9
• Pages: 124
• Dimensions (packing): 22.9 x 15.4 x 0.8 cm
• Weight (packing): 272 g
• Series: Compass Series
• Subjects: SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, MEDICAL / Public Health, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Environmental Policy, MEDICAL / Health Risk Assessment, SCIENCE / Environmental Science (see also Chemistry / Environmental), Environmental Studies, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Oceanography, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Science & Technology Policy