In the newly revised third edition of , a team of distinguished ecologists presents the current knowledge in estuarine ecology with particular emphasis on recent trends and advances. The book is accessible to undergraduate students while also providing a welcome summary of up-to-date content for a more advanced readership. This latest edition is optimized for classroom use, with a more intuitive mode of presentation that takes into account feedback from the previous edition’s readers. Review questions and exercises have been added to assist in the learning and retention of complex concepts. remains the gold standard for the discipline by taking stock of the manifold scientific breakthroughs made in the field since the last edition was written. It also offers: Perfect for students of estuarine ecology, environmental science, fisheries science, oceanography, and natural resource management, will also earn a place in the libraries of professionals, government employees, and consultants working on estuary and wetlands management and conservation.