Concurrently, the Baltic coast is a web of sensitive and highly valuable ecosystems which suffer from ongoing degradation. This book reflects the current state and problems of coastal ecosystems in the entire Baltic region, highlighting obstacles and future solutions for integrated management.

The Baltic Sea and its coastal zones have been intensively utilised for centuries. Settlements, industry, fisheries and trade are still concentrated in the coastal zones. Concurrently, the coast is a web of sensitive and highly valuable ecosystems which suffer from ongoing degradation. Increasing demands and pressures on coastal ecosystems require integrated coastal zone management. This book reflects the current state and problems of coastal ecosystems in the entire Baltic region, highlighting obstacles and future solutions for integrated management.

From the contents: Southern Baltic Coastal Waters: Status and Problems.- Coastal Waters in Eastern Baltic Countries.- Coastal Zone Management: Needs and Deficits.- Coastal Zone Management: Tools and Strategies.- Practical Experiences with Coastal Management.- Subject Index.