Applications Of Paleoenvironmental Techniques In Estuarine Studies

The Aim Of This Edited Volume Is To Introduce The Scientific Community To Paleoenvironmental Studies Of Estuaries, To Highlight The Types Of Information That Can Be Obtained From Such Studies, And To Promote The Use Of Paleoenvironmental Studies In Estuarine Management. Readers Will Learn About The The Application Of Different Paleoecological Approaches In Estuaries That Develop Our Understanding Of Their Response To Natural And Human Influences. Particular Attention Is Given To The Essential Steps Required For Undertaking A Paleoecological Study, In Particular With Regard To Site Selection, Core Extraction And Chronological Techniques, Followed By The Range Of Indicators That Can Be.