1st Edition

The British Seas An Introduction to the Oceanography and Resources of the North-West European Continental Shelf

By Jack Hardisty Copyright 1990
288 Pages
by Routledge

288 Pages
by Routledge

288 Pages
by Routledge

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. Introducing the shelf region as if it were a new country, Jack Hardisty explores... Read more

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.

Biography

Jack Hardisty