{"product_id":"9783032327550","title":"Marine Ecology and Ocean Sustainability Challenges and Solutions","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMarine Ecology and Ocean Sustainability\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChallenges and Solutions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFerdinand Jean C. Guendehou | Kpadédji Lambert Ayitchéhou\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Earth Sciences \/ Oceanography\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis book offers a rigorous and integrative framework for understanding marine ecology in the context of accelerating environmental change affecting the world’s oceans. It aims to bridge fundamental scientific principles with actionable strategies for sustainable ocean governance, contributing to both academic scholarship and policy-oriented discourse.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eDesigned to inform, educate, and inspire, this volume reaches a broad audience including researchers, students, policymakers, and conservation practitioners. It adopts an interdisciplinary perspective that combines marine biology, oceanography, socioeconomics, and environmental governance, while also acknowledging the critical contributions of indigenous knowledge systems and local communities to shaping context-specific and culturally grounded conservation approaches.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eStructured to progress from ecological foundations to emerging threats, adaptive strategies, and forward-looking solutions, the book provides a coherent and comprehensive roadmap for addressing marine environmental challenges. Through carefully selected international case studies and empirical examples, it effectively links theory to practice and highlights diverse regional responses to ocean degradation.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eBy emphasizing resilience, innovation, and collaborative governance, this work underscores the urgency of coordinated global and local actions for the restoration, conservation, and sustainable management of marine ecosystems in the face of climate change and intensifying anthropogenic pressures.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Ferdinand Jean C. Guendehou\u003c\/strong\u003e is a researcher in applied ecology with a specialization in marine and coastal ecosystem management. He is affiliated with the Applied Ecology Laboratory at the University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin). His research focuses on the conservation of marine biodiversity, coastal resilience, climate change, and the integration of traditional ecological knowledge into modern environmental management frameworks. Dr. Guendehou has contributed to several scientific studies and international initiatives addressing ocean sustainability, ecosystem restoration, and community resource management. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches that bridge science, policy, and local knowledge systems to improve the resilience of coastal ecosystems in West Africa and beyond. He is actively involved in research collaborations, capacity building, and policy-oriented projects aimed at promoting sustainable development and the conservation of marine and coastal environments.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Kpadédji Lambert Ayitchehou\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Benin-based expert in marine and coastal management, environmental planning, and climate resilience. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography and Environmental Management from the University of Abomey-Calavi and has over 26 years of professional experience across public administration, international development, and research. He serves as the Director General of Coastal Protection and Management and leads national programs addressing coastal erosion and marine spatial planning. His work integrates engineering, policy, and science to promote sustainable ocean governance. A researcher at the Laboratory of Water and Environmental Sciences, he has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications on marine ecosystems, climate change, and coastal infrastructure. He also teaches at the National School of Administration in Benin and mentors graduate students. His contributions advance resilient and inclusive coastal development.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e03 September 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032327550\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50805812920460,"sku":"9783032327550","price":125.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783032327550.jpg?v=1781792811","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783032327550","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}