Objective of the Book

The principle objective of this book is to review the biological characteristics of estuaries.

Target Audience

The volume has been used as a text for undergraduates and graduate students as well as a reference for scientists conducting research on estuarine systems.

Significance of Estuarine Ecology

And the rapid development of estuarine ecology as a field of scientific inquiry reflects a growing awareness of the immense societal importance of a coastal ecosystem.

Need for Synthesis

While the volume of literature on estuaries has amassed, scientists deemed it necessary to synthesize the field periodically. Consequently, several books have been produced in recent years which examine various aspects of the discipline.