Troubled Waters
Ocean Science and Governance

Covers topical issues including pollution and exploitation, and considers how we can ensure a sustainable future for the world's oceans.

Geoff Holland (Author), David Pugh (Author)

9780521765817, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 16 September 2010

330 pages, 197 colour illus.
25.2 x 19.5 x 2 cm, 0.88 kg

'… the text provides a good reality check of what issues exist and what responsible parties should do to address them. The different perspectives are incredibly helpful, and this book effectively provides a sample of many issues related to the ocean.' Kathleen Galloway, Journal of the American Water Resources Association

Bringing together 30 international experts, this volume commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, the UN organization responsible for fostering intergovernmental cooperation on global ocean issues. It looks at how governments use science to establish ocean policies, with chapters ranging from the history of ocean management to current advances in marine science, observation and management applications, and the international agencies that co-ordinate this work. With a focus on key topical issues such as marine pollution, exploitation, and hazards, Troubled Waters reflects on past successes and failures in ocean management and emphasises the need for knowledge and effective government action to ensure a sustainable future for this precious resource. Illustrated with dramatic, full-colour images, it is essential reading for researchers, students, policy makers and managers of the marine environment, and also provides an attractive and accessible overview for anyone concerned about the future stewardship of our oceans.

List of contributors
Foreword HSH Prince Albert of Monaco
List of acronyms
Part I. Introduction Geoff Holland and David Pugh
Part II. The Global Context: 1. For the ocean Patricio Bernal
2. The UN, science and ocean governance Alan Simcock
3. UNCLOS and ocean science Elie Jarmache
4. Fifty years of developing national marine skills Ehrlich Desa and Joannes Berque
5. The early years of the IOC Desmond Scott and Geoff Holland
Part III. Oceans and Science: 6. Ocean science, an overview Gunnar Kullenberg
7. Ocean climate programmes Allyn Clarke
8. The international bathymetric chart Ron Macnab and Dmitri Travin
9. Living marine resources Henrik Enevoldsen
10. Non-governmental organizations Elizabeth Gross
Part IV. Observations and Data: 11. Ocean observations Peter Dexter and Colin Summerhayes
12. Oceanographic data: from paper to pixels Iouri Oliounine and Peter Pissierssens
Part V. Applications: 13. Coastal zone management Laurence Mee
14. Hazards and warnings David Pugh
15. Caribbean co-operation Guillermo Garcia Montero
16. Oceans, science and governments in Africa Justin Ahanhanzo and Geoff Brundrit
Part VI. Intergovernmental Agencies and Science: 17. The Food and Agriculture Organisation Ray Griffiths
18. The International Hydrographic Organisation Hugo Gorziglia
19. The International Maritime Organisation Andrea Garcia
20. The United Nations Environment Programme Salif Diop and Jacqueline Alder
21. The World Meteorological Organisation Peter Dexter and Yves Treglos
Part VII. The Future: 22. The future of oceans, science and governance Neville Smith
23. Afterword Geoff Holland and David Pugh
Index.

Subject Areas: Conservation of wildlife & habitats [RNKH], Conservation of the environment [RNK], Applied ecology [RNC], Oceanography [seas RBKC], Marine biology [PSPM]