Coastal and marine environments are important culturally, socially and economically. Many of the world's largest cities are built on coastlines and coastal assets support a range of industries and activities both commercial and recreational. Uses of coastal and marine resources are often competing and those interested in such environments have diverse values. This topic draws attention other complexity of managing coastal and marine environments and introduces current management practices. Through case studies contemporary challenges facing coastal managers are highlighted including responding to see level rise, and habitat protection.
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