Harbour Ecology
Environment and Development in Poole Harbour

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With Poole Harbour as its case study, this book examines the question of sustainable development in the coastal estuarine/marine context. Key themes include historical background, ecology, fisheries, water quality, and environmental regulation and legislation. Is it possible to get a balance between the environment and socio-economic benefits?

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John Humphreys is Professor of Marine Biology and formerly Pro Vice-chancellor of the University of Greenwich and Chair of the Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority. His edited volumes include Marine Protected Areas: Science, Policy and Management (2020) with Rob Clark and Challenges in Estuarine and Coastal Sciencewith Sally Little (2022).

Alice E. Hall is a marine biologist at the University of Plymouth, specialising in marine ecology and ecological engineering. Alice has conducted research within the harbour for the last six years. She is also the environmental commissioner for Poole Harbour Commissioners.

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With Poole Harbour as its case study, this book examines the question of sustainable development in the coastal estuarine/marine context. Key themes include historical background, ecology, fisheries, water quality, and environmental regulation and legislation. Is it possible to get a balance between the environment and socio-economic benefits?