A thorough guide for clarification of management/monitoring issues regarding seagrasses, Seagrasses: Monitoring, Ecology, Physiology, and Management provides an authoritative review of seagrass management ecology. This invaluable reference will assist in the promotion of dialogue between the research and environmental management communities. Not only does the book serve as a cornerstone for continued improvement in effectively monitoring the health and condition of near coastal waters, but also as a reference central to the premise that effective and efficient assessment of seagrasses will aid in estuarine ecosystem management.