PopEnvironment Linkages  Overview Air and Climate Biodiversity Coasts and Oceans Overview Information Living Marine Resources Fisheries Marine Mammals Coral Reefs Mineral and Energy Resources Coastal Systems Bays and Lagoons Estuaries Beaches and Littoral Zones Wetlands Ocean and Coastal Policies / Laws and Treaties Regional Examples Bibliography Conflict and Security Crosscutting Issues Demographics Development and Economics Food and Agriculture Freshwater Health Land Use PopEnvironment Home PopPlanet Home		Coasts and Oceans > Coastal Systems [13] 1 Title About Estuaries Author National Estuary Program Abstract The National Estuary Program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Water provides an explanation and description of estuaries. Provides a general description and background on the importance of estuaries and their need for protection. Includes a link list of additional information pertaining to estauries. Type Article Affiliation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency URL: http://www.epa.gov/owow/estuaries/about1.htm Peer Review Internal Review Process 2 Title How much estuary habitat have we lost? Author Restore America's Estuaries Abstract Statement by a U.S.-based advocacy group Type Article Affiliation Restore America's Estuaries URL: http://www.estuaries.org/loss.html Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 3 Title Integrated coastal area management and agriculture, forestry & fisheries ( Integrating agriculture, forestry and fisheries) Author Food and Agriculture Organization Abstract Posted 5 October 1998 "In the near future, population pressure and intensifying economic activity will add to overexploitation of coastal resources and the degradation of many coastal habitats. Integrated coastal area management (or ICAM) offers a means of balancing the competing demands of different users of coastal resources and optimizing the benefits. The Special ì includes an Introduction, Summary guidelines, and recommendationsì for Integrating agriculture, forestry and fisheries into coastalì planning and Conflict resolution." Integrating agriculture, forestry and fisheries Type Report Affiliation United Nations URL: http://www.fao.org/sd/epdirect/epre0051.htm Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 4 Title Integrated coastal area management and agriculture, forestry & fisheries (Conflict Resolution) Author Food and Agriculture Organization Abstract Posted 5 October 1998 "In the near future, population pressure and intensifying economic activity will add to overexploitation of coastal resources and the degradation of many coastal habitats. Integrated coastal area management (or ICAM) offers a means of balancing the competing demands of different users of coastal resources and optimizing the benefits. The Special ì includes an Introduction, Summary guidelines, and recommendationsì for Integrating agriculture, forestry and fisheries into coastalì planning and Conflict resolution." Conflict Resolution Type Report Affiliation United Nations URL: http://www.fao.org/sd/epdirect/epre0052.htm Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 5 Title Norwegian Management of Marine Resources Author Nytt fra Norge for Ministry of Foreign Affairs Abstract Discusses sustainable fisheries and the dependence on them of coastal populations and settlements along the Norwegian coast. Attributes current positive development in most important for Norwegian fisheries to management policy, based on advice from Norwegian marine scientists and the International Council for Exploration of the Sea. Addresses sustainable harvesting, global resource management, stock estimates, responsible fishing, multi-species management, practical experience, environment and climate and International cooperation. Type Report Affiliation Norwegian Gorvernment URL: http://odin.dep.no/odin/engelsk/norway/environment/032091-120004/index-dok000-b-n-a.html Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 6 Title People and the Planet - Year of the Ocean (Newsfile) Author Carl Haub Abstract Journal with articles contributed various authors with different affiliations. Newsfile Type Article Affiliation Population Reference Bureau URL: http://www.oneworld.org/patp/pap_7_2/newsfile.htm Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 7 Title Population Estimates for U.S. Estuarine and Coastal Drainage Areas Author National Oceans Service (NOS) Abstract Population estimates for U.S. Estuarine and Coastal Drainage Areas. Data is separated into tables for North Atlantic, Middle Atlantic, South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific, and Great Lakes. Type Database Affiliation National Oceanic and Atmospheric Aministration (NOAA) within the U.S. Department of Commerce URL: http://seaserver.nos.noaa.gov/projects/population/population_estimate.html Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 8 Title Population Estimates for U.S. Estuarine and Coastal Drainage Areas Author National Oceans Service (NOS) Abstract Population estimates for U.S. Estuarine and Coastal Drainage Areas. Data is separated into tables for North Atlantic, Middle Atlantic, South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific, and Great Lakes. Type Database Affiliation National Oceanic and Atmospheric Aministration (NOAA) within the U.S. Department of Commerce URL: http://seaserver.nos.noaa.gov/projects/population/population_estimate.html Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 9 Title State of the Coast Author National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Abstract A report containing ananysis of the pressures on costal environments. Includes: cover page, introduction, national picture, contrasts, case studies, experts, comments, references, appendices, glossary and credits. Type Report Affiliation National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) within the U.S. Departmnet of Commerce URL: http://state-of-coast.noaa.gov/bulletins/html/pop_01/pop.html Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 10 Title Sustainable Development/Economics-Fisheries Bibliography Author Tom Tietenberg Abstract This is an extensive bibliography on fisheries. The references are primarily for journals and books. They cover such topics as: pollution effects, subsidises, natural resource regulation/deregulation, ocean harvesting, fishery management policy, quotas, recreational value and property rights. Specific areas/countries referred to include: US, west Africa, Iceland, Caribbean, Norway, Virginia, British Colombia, Australia, Greenland, Solomon Islands, Antarctica, New Zealand, New York and the Gulf of Mexico. Type Other Affiliation Colby College URL: http://www.colby.edu/personal/thtieten/fish.html Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 11 Title The Coral Reef Alliance Author Abstract The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) is a member-supported, non-profit organization dedicated to keeping coral reefs alive around the world. Type web site Affiliation The Coral Reef Alliance URL: http://www.coralreefalliance.org/ Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 12 Title Today's Major Threats to Estuary Habitat Health Author Restore America's Estuaries Abstract The seven most important threats to U.S. estuaries. Type Other Affiliation Restore America's Estuaries URL: http://www.estuaries.org/threats.html Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 13 Title Top Ten Facts about Estuaries and their Habitats Author Restore America's Estuaries Abstract Statement by a U.S.-based advocacy group Type Other Affiliation Restore America's Estuaries URL: http://www.estuaries.org/10facts.html Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process