Coral Reef Hydrodynamics

Edited by renowned experts and filled with contribution from specialists in the science for coastal systems, this book provides integrated studies that demonstrate the synthesis of models and data as tools for understanding processes and anthropogenic influences in coastal waters. The chapters tell the story of how scientists can make a holistic study of a coastal system.

Edited by renowned experts and filled with contribution from specialists in the science for coastal systems, this book provides integrated studies that demonstrate the synthesis of models and data as tools for understanding processes and anthropogenic influences in coastal waters. The chapters tell the story of how scientists can make a holistic study of a coastal system. Designed to be useful to readers of different backgrounds, the book includes applications useful for environmental managers, breakout boxes that answer commonly asked questions, and an extensive glossary of terms referenced as margin notes that provide an immediate explanation of scientific language.