Marine Science and Coastal Management examines the field of marine science, physics and chemistry of oceans and the basics of coastal zone management. It includes coastal pressures, methodology and effect–load–sensitivity. It provides the reader with the basic knowledge of marine science and coastal management so as to get better understanding of oceans, coastal pressures, management methods, marine flora and fauna, mangrove productivity and organic matter. This book also discusses about management methods, monitoring coastal environments using GIS and RS, GIS for estuaries, marine flora and fauna, mangrove productivity and organic matter and management information.