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OverviewThe coastlines of the United States are beautiful places to live, work and play. But, they are also very fragile areas whose ecosystems are vulnerable to mismanagement. There are many complex issues facing the ocean science community at the federal, state and local levels—this report reflects the conclusions and recommendations of the National Academies drawing on discussions with USGS as well as input from potential users, clients and collaborators of the Coastal and Marine Geology Program. Table of Contents Front Matter Executive Summary 1 Introduction 2 The Coastal and Marine Geology Program 3 Future Program Emphasis 4 The Federal Role 5 Program Plan Recommendations References Appendixes A: Committee and Staff Biographies B: Acronyms and Abbreviations C: Selected Responses to USGS Staff Questionnaire and Clients and Collaborators Questionnaire D: The Relation Between the USGS Geologic Division Goals and the Coastal and Marine Geology Program E: Summary Budget Data F: The U.S. Geological Survey Coastal and Marine Geology Program Color Plates 1-7 Full Product DetailsAuthor: National Research Council , Division on Earth and Life Studies , Ocean Studies Board , Commission on Geosciences, Environment and ResourcesPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press Weight: 0.272kg ISBN: 9780309065849ISBN 10: 0309065844 Pages: 124 Publication Date: 20 October 1999 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 The Coastal and Marine Geology Program; 5 3 Future Program Emphasis; 6 4 The Federal Role; 7 5 Program Plan Recommendations; 8 References; 9 Appendixes; 10 A: Committee and Staff Biographies; 11 B: Acronyms and Abbreviations; 12 C: Selected Responses to USGS Staff Questionnaire and Clients and Collaborators Questionnaire; 13 D: The Relation Between the USGS Geologic Division Goals and the Coastal and Marine Geology Program; 14 E: Summary Budget Data; 15 F: The U.S. Geological Survey Coastal and Marine Geology Program; 16 Color Plates 1-7ReviewsAuthor InformationCommittee to Review the USGS Coastal and Marine Geology Program, National Research Council Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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