Marine Conservation: Science, Policy, and Management

“Marine Conservationis a valuable contribution to the conservation literature. The authors successfully argue that a holistic conceptual understanding of social, legal, and political issues, as well as science, is necessary for successful management of marine and coastal resources. During a period in history when issues such as climate change, overfishing, and marine pollution are becoming substantial public concerns, this volume provides a very accessible summary of the current state of marine conservation issues.”  (The Quarterly Review of Biology, 1 October 2015) “This is critical reading for anyone interested in the marine environment.  Summing Up: Essential.  All library collections.”   (Choice, 1 October 2014) “This thorough, accessible, scholarly and lavishly illustrated text book with diverse contributions from many experienced scientists and practitioners will provide a solid underpinning for future careers in conservation as well as informing the public, holding in turn the possibility of future success in living sustainably with the marine environment.”  (The News Journal of the International Society for Reef Studies, 1 August 2014) “This is critical reading for anyone interested in the marine environment. Summing up: Essential. All library collections."—CHOICE, G. C. Jensen, University of Washington