A history of R.A.F. Coastal Comm&, whose job it was to protect the UK from naval threats, & in particular the threat from German U-Boats during WWII. Initially poorly equipped, the introduction of depth-charges & newer aircraft with longer operating ranges, meant Coastal Command soon proved to be a highly effective tool in the fight against German submarines & shipping. In its later years, its role was primarily to track nuclear submarines, mainly through the introduction of the electronics-laden Nimrod squadrons. ...

Covers a set of topics, including: geomorphology, community dynamics, ecophysiology, biotic interactions & environmental problems & conservation. This book offers recommendations for future research, identifying relevant topics where detailed knowledge is lacking. ...

The exploitation of natural mineral resources, navigation & recreation activities are an integral part of the problems & perspectives of coastal environments. This title highlights various processes, particularly sediment transport, coastal erosion & its management, landform evolution & resources of the coastal region. ...