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9780415958523

Marine Natural Resources and Technological Development: An Economic Analysis of the Wealth from the Oceans

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  • ISBN13:

    9780415958523

  • ISBN10:

    0415958520

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2007-09-17
  • Publisher: Routledge

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This book offers a comprehensive and systematic examination of the issues involved within Ocean Economics. The oceans are the last frontier on Earth, and research and exploration are key to developing and enhancing global economic activity that is necessary to sustain a growing human population. Colazingari pinpoints the contentious issues relevant to oceans? natural resources management and protection. He examines the cutting edge technology used for the exploration of the oceans? living and non living resources (fisheries, bio-products, energy resources, mineral deposits) and identifies the significant emerging patterns that will determine the development of ocean economics in the future. Problems require timely action by politicians and policymakers at an international level, while scientists and researchers must assist in providing reliable information and investigating viable options. With writing that is straightforward but comprehensive, this book will appeal to professionals, academics,students, as well as anyone interested in marine environment.

Table of Contents

Figuresp. ix
Tablesp. xi
Forewordp. xiii
Acknowledgmentsp. xv
Acronyms and Abbreviationsp. xvii
Introductionp. 1
The Ocean Realmp. 5
The Exploration of the Oceansp. 29
Offshore Oil and Gasp. 59
Energy from the Oceansp. 87
Underwater Mineral Deposits and Placersp. 111
Living Resourcesp. 137
Marine Bioproductsp. 171
Conclusionp. 193
Notesp. 203
Selected Bibliographyp. 215
Indexp. 227
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