Indian Estuaries

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Outlines on estuaries. 3. Overview of Indian estuaries. 4. System analysis. 5. Management of estuaries. 6. References. 7. Word index.

Starting from definition of estuary, process of formation and classification of estuaries on the basis of salinity and climatic conditions, the book goes on to cover more complex aspects such as circulation, sedimentation, residence time and stratification in estuaries.

Consisting of 260 pages, the book has numerous graphics and diagrammatic illustrations, colored photo plates and maps, providing a knowledge bank on ecology, fisheries and mankind effects on Indian estuaries.