Seascape Ecology

Providing a comprehensive look at the state-of-the-science in the application of landscape ecology to the seas, this book offers valuable insights and guidance for future research priorities. As the first volume dedicated exclusively to this rapidly emerging and increasingly important discipline, it gathers contributions from leading researchers working around the world.

The text delves into the principles, concepts, methodology, and techniques that inform seascape ecology, while also reporting on the latest developments in its application to marine ecology and management. This book is essential reading for a growing number of marine scientists, geographers, and marine managers who are addressing questions about the marine environment from a landscape ecology perspective.

Key topics and features covered include:

• The origins and history of seascape ecology
• Variations in spatial patterning within the sea
• The links between seascape patterns and ecological processes, with special attention to seagrasses, salt marshes, and animal movements through seascapes
• Human influences on seascape ecology, including models for assessing human-seascape interactions

Seascape Ecology represents a significant step towards bridging the gap in literature on this critical field. It is an indispensable resource for professionals and students interested in understanding and applying landscape ecological principles to marine environments.