Disaster Management in the Marine Sector

Mohan Joseph, M (2006) Disaster Management in the Marine Sector. In: Handbook of Fisheries and Aquaculture. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, pp. 705-710.

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Abstract

The coastal region is recognized as one of the most vulnerable disaster-prone regions on the surface of planet earth. A wide range of natural, technological and environmental hazards can lead to disasters in the coastal region. These range from simple sea erosion and oil spiUs to devastating tsunamis and major fires. Historical information on the coastal disasters are scanty except for cyclones, coastal erosions, oil spills and floods.

Item Type: Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords: Disaster Management; Marine Sector
Subjects: Marine Fisheries
Divisions: CMFRI-Kochi > Fishery Environment Management Division
Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Fishery Environment Management Division
CMFRI-Kochi > Fishery Environment Management Division
Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Fishery Environment Management Division
Depositing User: Arun Surendran
Date Deposited: 25 Feb 2011 11:40
Last Modified: 09 Sep 2015 15:45
URI: http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/7780

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