This proceeding, the ""Coastlines of Western Africa"", contains papers presented at Coastal Zone 93, the Eighth Symposium on Coastal and Ocean Management held in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 19-23, 1993. This volume is part of a continuing series of volumes on coastlines of the world. Some of the topics covered include environmental considerations, engineering and science; data gathering, and monitoring; legal, regulatory, and political aspects of coastal management; planning, conservation, and development; and public information and citizen participation. This volume provides the professionals, decision-makers, and general public with a broad understanding of these subjects as they relate to the coastlines of Western Africa.