Marine and Coastal Resources of India : Selected Case Studies / edited by Srikumar Chattopadhyay.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chattopadhyay, Srikumar.

Series:

Sustainable Development Goals Series, 2523-3092

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sustainability.

Oceanography.

Freshwater ecology.

Marine ecology.

Ocean Sciences.

Freshwater and Marine Ecology.

Local Subjects:

Sustainability.

Ocean Sciences.

Freshwater and Marine Ecology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (857 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2025.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2025.

Summary:

This edited volume covers a wide variety of topics related to the geomorphology of India’s coasts, India’s coastal resources, and the human and physical sciences surrounding both. The contents of this book consist of thirty three scholarly articles including introduction and conclusion contributed by academics and professionals, mostly from India. The work presented here is multidisciplinary, with contributors coming from geography, geology, marine geology, oceanography, fishery, agriculture, engineering, management, forestry and other allied disciplines. The papers contributed by experts from the respective fields discuss a wide range of subject matters dealing with some of the crucial aspects of marine and coastal resources, including importance of the Indian Ocean and blue economy in Indian’s future development. This book will be useful for academics, professionals, researchers and students interested in marine and coastal resource management.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction, Sustainable Development Goals, Ocean Decade Agenda, and Overview

Chapter 2: The Unique Indian Ocean: The Geology as the Backdrop

Chapter 3: Geography of Indian Ocean Islands, Major Island Countries and Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

Chapter 4: Coastal Biodiversity in the Indian Ocean: The Known, the Unknown and the Unknowable

Chapter 5: Seagrass Meadows and Tidal Flats in the Indian Ocean- A Brief Review

Chapter 6: Is Sea Level Rising?

Chapter 7: Tides along the Indian Coast

Chapter 8: Horizon Scanning of Research in Marine Geology with special emphasis on India.

Chapter 9: Geomorphology and Ecology of West Bengal Coast

Chapter 10: Transmitting Shorelines with Reoriented Beach Gradients Sequels Exuviation on the Purba Medinipur Coast, West Bengal, India

Chapter 11: Geomorphic Challenges and State of Natural Resource Regions of Coastal Odisha: A Diagnostic Overview

Chapter 12: Regional Geomorphic Account of Tamil Nadu Coast

Chapter 13: Geomorphology and Selected Ecosystems of Kerala Coast: An Overview

Chapter 14: Coastal Ecosystem and Shoreline Changes in Karnataka

Chapter 15: Coastal Landscape of Maharashtra: An Overview

Chapter 16: Blue Economy Mission: India’s focus

Chapter 17: Geophysical Studies for Natural Gas Hydrate in East Sea Coast of India

Chapter 18: Harnessing Power from Ocean: India’s Potential and Challenges

Chapter 19: Heavy Mineral Deposits along the Indian Coastline: Resource Potential, Sustainable Exploitation and Their Challenges

Chapter 20: Indian Marine Fisheries: Present Status and Future Challenges

Chapter 21: Navigating Waves of Growth: A Comprehensive Analysis of India’s Shipping Industry

Chapter 22: Coastal Ecosystem of India: Recent Development and Perspective Plan

Chapter 23: Indian Coastal Zone: Physical, Demographic and Vulnerability Profile

Chapter 24: Coastal Hazards - Management and Climate Change Implications

Chapter 25: Sundarbans Mangrove Ecosystems under Threat

Chapter 26: Mangrove Wetlands of Tamil Nadu

Chapter 27: Indian Coral Reefs: Present State and Concern

Chapter 28: Marine and Coastal Protected Areas in India: Importance of inclusive, and Livelihood Sensitive Conservation

Chapter 29: Rann of Kachchh – a Unique Coastal Wetland Ecosystem

Chapter 30: Coastal Regulation Zone – a Tool for Coastal Zone Management

Chapter 31: Island Coastal Regulation Zone, 2019 in Andaman and Nicobar Islands- A Critique

Chapter 32: Critical Evaluation of Resources/Issues for the Sustainable Development of Lakshadweep Islands

Chapter 33: Conclusions and the Way Forward.

Notes:

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ISBN:

3-031-81276-X

OCLC:

1544961826