<p><b>The Coastal Ocean</b> is a derivative of the Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences, 2<SUP>nd</SUP> Edition, and serves as an important reference on coastal oceanography in one convenient and accessible source. Its selection of articles provides current knowledge and expertise in the areas of: Rivers, estuaries and fjords; Salt marshes, lagoons, beaches and rocky shores; Corals and reefs; Groundwater seepage; Ice and permafrost; Waves, tides, surges, tsunami and seiches; Topography and sea level; Plankton and benthos; Management, mariculture and fisheries; Pollution; Sediments, slides, slumps and cycling; Circulation and models; Remote sensing by acoustics, aircraft and satellites; and rigs, structures and shipping. The Coastal Ocean serves as an ideal reference for topical research. </p><ul><li>References related articles in coastal oceanography to facilitate further research</li><li>Richly illustrated with figures and tables that aid in understanding key concepts</li><li>Includes an introductory overview and then explores each topic in detail, making it useful to experts and graduate-level researchers</li><li>Topical arrangement makes it the perfect desk reference</li><br></ul>