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Coastal environments are dynamic. The action of wind and waves is critical to shaping and maintaining them, and vegetation on primary and secondary dune systems is vital to maintaining their stability. Human activity, if left unchecked, can cause serious damage to delicate coastal ecosystems, and it is important that as much of Britain's coastal landscape is managed appropriately to ensure its environmental and ecological health for generations to...
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David Suzuki and his youngest daughter Sarika visit Canada's coastal communities. This time father and daughter reverse roles: marine biologist Sarika is the expert and David, the protégé. Their passion for the ocean's future is at the forefront of this story that touches on the coastal Canadian way of life, the sheer beauty of the ocean, and the glimmer of hope that we can save it. Whether the two are camping at the edge of the retreating Arctic...
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It's one of the UK's most popular stretches of coastline, so how can you balance the needs of the hundreds of thousands of visitors who descend on a busy day, meet the requirements of Europe's largest onshore oil field and protect the environment of this honeypot site? This program explores the values, needs and impacts of the different players who use this area, before assessing the sustainability and success of the management strategies that have...
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"Dive into this stunning guide that explores the underwater world, its wildlife, the challenges it's facing and how you can help to protect it. Join your sea turtle guide as you navigate every inch of our oceans, from the sunlit surface to the deepest, darkest depths. This beautiful book will help you explore the five oceans on our planet, meeting the creatures who live there and finding out just how their incredible surroundings work. From tides...
16) The seal garden
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This nonfiction picture book is illustrated with stunning wildlife photographs and tells the story of harbor seals and other marine mammals seeking refuge in a seal garden in the Great Bear Sea.