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British Seas - An Introduction to Oceanography Resources of North West European

English · Hardback

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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.


List of contents

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.

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Jack Hardisty


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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.

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