Hydrographic data and drogue observations were used to describe
the circulation and water masses in the upper 500 meters of
the region of the entrance to the Gulf of California in the early spring
of 1970.
The thermohaline structure of the water and the general circulation
in the vicinity of...
The nearshore zone at Newport, Oregon was studied during the
period September, 1968 to August, 1969. Particular emphasis was
placed on those physical factors affecting the distribution of pulp mill
wastes discharged within the study area (referred to as Yaquina Bight
in this thesis). Temperatures and seawater samples were obtained...
The coastal zone is the area where the land, sea, air meet.
It has a unique combination of characteristics which favor human
development, trade and industry.
"Coastal climates are more moderate and stable than those of
the interior of the continents, and are usually associated with
sufficient rainfall to sustain...
This paper is divided in two parts: the first details technological and institutional developments in the shipping and port industry. The second part is a theoretical work which explores alternative ways to induce demand in the Honduras port system so as to increase the volume of cargo handled through its...
This paper presents roughly estimated potential fish resources and the current status of the fisheries referring to the problems and prospects of the fisheries. Recommendations on research, development, and management are included.