Coasts in Crisis

"The roadmap to a healthy and sustainable ocean is filled with twists and turns. In Coasts in Crisis, Gary Griggs walks the reader through the science of each challenge, from the natural coastal process to the substantial impacts of human activities. This is a must-read for all of us working toward an ocean ecosystem that we would want to hand off to future generations."--John Laird, California Secretary for Natural Resources and Chair of the Ocean Protection Council "All around the world, population and economic development are increasingly concentrated in coastal regions. This means our planet's coastal zones are both ever more vital to societal well-being and increasingly stressed by development and population. Nobody understands these natural and human dynamics better than Gary Griggs. Written with Griggs's trademark clarity and passion, Coasts in Crisis provides a global perspective on the challenges and opportunities that are present for us all."--Kathryn D. Sullivan, Former NOAA Administrator and NASA Astronaut"Coasts in Crisis is a comprehensive and accessible book that should become a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the future of the life support system on Earth that sustains us all. Human activities have vastly altered these critical habitats and it's time to invest in understanding and protecting them for the future. Gary Griggs's book is a great place to develop such understanding and build momentum toward this goal."--Julie Packard, Executive Director, Monterey Bay Aquarium