Nixon (marine affairs, U. of Rhode Island) et al. provide a guidebook for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and law students in courses in marine affairs that covers the leading legal decisions and statutory provisions in US marine and coastal law. It follows the development of case law with a focus on cases, which are edited, and limited statutory material. It covers the traditional law of the shore in the US, the contemporary law of coastal management, state and federal fisheries law, selected issues in admiralty law, and laws relating to marine mammals and pollution. This edition has been updated to include newer statutes and opinions, many new cases, and added editorial commentary, examples, and introductions. It also has two new co-authors: Daly, a maritime lawyer, and Farady (Marine Affairs Institute, Roger Williams U. School of Law, and Rhode Island Sea Grant Legal Program). Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)