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Salt Marshes: A Natural and Unnatural History

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Description for Salt Marshes: A Natural and Unnatural History Paperback. .
Tall green grass. Subtle melodies of songbirds. Sharp whines of muskrats. Rustles of water running through the grasses. And at low tide, a pungent reminder of the treasures hidden beneath the surface.All are vital signs of the great salt marshes' natural resources.

Now championed as critical habitats for plants, animals, and people because of the environmental service and protection they provide, these ecological wonders were once considered unproductive wastelands, home solely to mosquitoes and toxic waste, and mistreated for centuries by the human population. Exploring the fascinating biodiversity of these boggy wetlands, Salt Marshes offers readers a wealth of essential information ... Read more

Judith S. Weis and Carol A. Butler shed ample light on the human impact, including chapters on physical and biological alterations, pollution, and remediation and recovery programs. In addition to a national and global perspective, the authors place special emphasis on coastal wetlands in the Atlantic and Gulf regions, as well as the San Francisco Bay Area, calling attention to their historical and economic legacies.

Written in clear, easy-to-read language, Salt Marshes proves that the battles for preservation and conservation must continue, because threats to salt marshes ebb and flow like the water that runs through them.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
347
Place of Publication
New Brunswick NJ, United States
ISBN
9780813545707
SKU
V9780813545707
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1

About Judith S Weis
JUDITH S. WEIS is a professor in the department of biological sciences at Rutgers University, Newark. An expert on estuarine biology, she is past-president of the American Institute of Biological Sciences, and frequently serves as a consultant to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). CAROL A. BUTLER is the coauthor and ... Read more

Reviews for Salt Marshes: A Natural and Unnatural History
Judith S. Weis and Carol A. Butler put salt marshes into a broad environmental context. With chapters on marshland species, pollution, and restoration, this book is both valuable and encompassing for anyone interested in the future of salt marshes.
John M. Teal
Scientist Emeritus, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Judith Weis and Carol Butler have created a clear, ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for Salt Marshes: A Natural and Unnatural History


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