Offers a holistic overview of the exploitation and management of marine and freshwater systems from an ecological perspective.
Considers how ecological principles can be used to inform effective and sustainable management of the consequences of human interactions.
Covers a range of ecological responses in systems as a result of human activity, from fisheries to recreation.
Provides case studies and references to enable students to study individual topics in more depth.
An Online Resource Centre provides additional resources, enhancing the educational value of the book.

1: How do humans impact aquatic systems?
2: The dynamics of aquatic systems
Part One: Water as a resource
3: Human use of water
4: Exploiting the physical properties of the aquatic environment
Part Two: Aquatic biota as resources
5: Biological basis for harvesting living organisms
6: Harvesting for economic gain
7: Aquaculture and Ranching
Part Three: Aquatic environments as resources
8: Waste disposal in the aquatic environment
9: Extracting mineral resources from the aquatic environment
10: Exploiting the general aquatic environment for recreation
Part Four: Aquatic environmental management
11: Responding to natural hazards
12: Ecosystem functioning and the provision of ecological goods and services
13: Restoration and recovery of aquatic systems
14: Aquatic management tools and approaches