Overview

Artificial Reefs in European Seas focuses on artificial reef research in the Mediterranean and NE Atlantic. The book describes most of the long-term projects running in European seas, presents the legal and economic issues, and suggests future uses for artificial reefs in the European context. Readership: Professionals working on or interested in the uses of artificial reefs for fishery management, coastal zone management, aquaculture and nature conservation. The case studies of reef research programmes make the book ideal for degree students studying topics in ecology, and fisheries and coastal management.

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Author:   Antony Jensen ,  K. Collins ,  A.P. Lockwood
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   1.050kg
ISBN:  

9780792358459

ISBN 10:   0792358457
Pages:   508
Publication Date:   31 January 2000
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

1 Artificial Reefs off the Mediterranean Coast of Israel.- 2 Turkey: A New Region for Artificial Habitats.- 3 Artificial Reefs in the Adriatic Sea.- 4 Artificial Reefs in Sicily: An Overview.- 5 Artificial Reefs in the Gulf of Castellammare (North-West Sicily): A Case Study.- 6 Artificial Reefs in North West Sicily: Comparisons and Conclusions.- 7 Prediction of Benthic and Fish Colonization on the Fregene and other Mediterranean Artificial Reefs.- 8 The Loano Artificial Reef.- 9 Artificial Reefs in the Principality of Monaco: Protection and Enhancement of Coastal Zones.- 10 Artificial Reefs in France: Analysis, Assessments and Prospects.- 11 Artificial Reefs in Spain: The Regulatory Framework.- 12 Artificial Anti-trawling Reefs off Alicante, South-Eastern Iberian Peninsula: Evolution of Reef Block and Set Designs.- 13 Artificial Reef Programme in the Balearic Islands: Western Mediterranean Sea.- 14 Artificial Reefs of the Canary Islands.- 15 Portuguese Artificial Reefs.- 16 The Poole Bay Artificial Reef Project.- 17 An Artificial Reef Experiment off the Dutch Coast.- 18 Environmental Effects of Artificial Reefs in the Southern Baltic (Pomeranian Bay).- 19 Employment of Artificial Reefs for Environmental Maintenance in the Gulf of Finland.- 20 Rigs to Reefs in the North Sea.- 21 Coal Ash for Artificial Habitats in Italy.- 22 Effects of Artificial Reef Design on Associated Fish Assemblages in the Côte Bleue Marine Park.- 23 The Potential Use of Artificial Reefs to Enhance Lobster Habitat.- 24 Physical Protection of the Seabed and Coast by Artificial Reefs.- 25 Shipwrecks on the Dutch Continental Shelf as Artificial Reefs.- 26 ‘Periphyton’Colonization: Principles, Criteria and Study Methods.- 27 Investing in Artificial Reefs.- 28 Legal Framework Governing ArtificialReefs in the European Union.- 29 Current Issues Relating to Artificial Reefs in European Seas.

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