This book focuses on the global threats to coastal environments from invasive, non-native species and examines how these alien biological species adversely alter landscapes and socioeconomic conditions as well as the psychological attitudes and perceptions of local inhabitants and tourists. Designed for the professional or specialist in marine science, coastal zone management, biology, and related disciplines, this volume appeals to those not only working directly with invasive flora and fauna species, but also those individuals involved in a wide array of coastal related fields. Examples and case studies of coastal invasive species are drawn from many different geographic areas worldwide, including North and South America, Europe, Oceania, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

Christopher Makowski is the Assistant Director of the Coastal Education and Research Foundation, Inc. (CERF) and the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the internationalJournal of Coastal Research (JCR). He has published numerous peer reviewed papers, authored several chapters, and co-edited and/or contributed to various volumes in Springer's Coastal Research Library (CRL) Series. In addition to these accomplishments, he is professionally recognized by the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS), served as the Assistant Director of the Marine Science and Biological Research Division at the coastal engineering firm, Coastal Planning& Engineering (CPE), and held the position of Principle Marine Scientist for the municipality of Collier County, Florida, U.S.A. He is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University and has earned degrees with an emphasis on remote sensing of biogeomorphological resources (Ph.D.) and marine ecosystem diversity and conservation (Masters of Science). In addition to his academic and professional credentials, Dr. Makowski is also a certified Master Scuba Diver Trainer through the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). Other professional registrations and certifications include:Journal of Coastal Research (JCR) Editorial Board Member, The International Society for Reef Studies (ISRS) Sustaining Member, The Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (FAEP) Chapter Member, American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Registered Diving Safety Officer, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Member, Coastal Education and Research Foundation (CERF) Board of Directors (Trustees), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Certified Marine Mammal and Protected Species Observer, Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor, PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Instructor, Emergency First Responder (CPR/FirstAid/AED) Instructor, PADI Specialty Underwater Photographer Instructor, and Divers Alert Network (DAN) Professional Member.

Charles W. Finkl has been the Executive Director of the Coastal Education& Research Foundation and Editor-in-Chief of the internationalJournal of Coastal Research for the past 35 years. He has edited and/or contributed to more than eight volumes in the Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series (Springer), of which he is the Series Editor. He is also the Series Editor of the Coastal Research Library (Springer). In addition to these duties, he is Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) (Boca Raton, Florida). He is a graduate of Oregon State University (Corvallis) and the University of Western Australia (Perth). Work experience includes the International Nickel Company of Australia (Perth), Coastal Planning& Engineering (Boca Raton, Florida), and Technos Geophyiscal Consulting (Miami, Florida). He has published numerous peer-reviewed technical research papers, and edited or co-edited and contributed to many books. Dr. Finkl is a Certified Professional Geological Scientist (Arvada, Colorado), a Certified Professional Soil Scientist (Madison, Wisconsin), a Certified Wetland Scientist (Lawrence, Kansas), and a Chartered Marine Scientist (London). Academically, he served as a Demonstrator at the University of Western Australia, Courtesy Professor at Florida International University (Miami), Program Professor and Director of the Institute of Coastal and Marine Studies at Nova Southeastern University (Port Everglades, Florida), and Full Professor at FAU. During his career, he acquired field experience in Australia; the Bahamas; Puerto Rico, Jamaica; Brazil; Papua New Guinea and other SW Pacific islands; southern Africa; Western Europe; and the Pacific Northwest, Midwest, and Southeast USA. Dr. Finkl is a member of several professional societies including the Geological Society of America; Soil Science Society of America; Institute of Marine Engineering, Science& Technology; and the Society of Wetland Specialists. He is a recipient of the International Beach Advocacy Award (Florida Shore& Beach Preservation Association), Certificate of George V. Chilingar Medal of Honor (Russian Academy of Natural Sciences), and Lifetime Commitment to Coastal Science Award (International Coastal Symposium). 

Invasive Species in South Florida Coastal Ecosystems: An Example of Human Overpopulation, Unsustainable Environmental Quality, and Marginalized Resource Base.- The Genetics and Genomics ofLessepsian Bioinvasions: Marine Bioinvasions of the Mediterranean from the Red Sea via the Suez Canal.- Tidal Wetland Restoration of Jamaica Bay, New York: Preventing the Reoccurrence ofPhragmites as Invasive Vegetation.- Threats to Sandy Shore Habitats in Sri Lanka from Invasive Vegetation.- Manila Bay Ecology and Invasive Species.- Non-Indigenous Species on the Polish Coast of the Baltic Sea: Dynamics, Impacts, and Case Studies.- Marine Invasions in Galicia, NW Spain: Impacts and Solutions.- Invasive Species on a Brazilian Estuarian System.- Only the Strictest Rules Apply: Investigating Regulations Compliance of Beaches to Minimize Invasive Dog Impacts on Threatened Shorebird Populations.- The Effect Group Size of Invasive Dogs Have on Coastal Wildlife Responses.-Bioinvasion and Threats to the Coast of West-Bengal, India.- Environmental Impacts of Alien Plant SpeciesUndaria Pinnatifida in Patagonian Coasts.- Feeding Habits ofPterois Volitans: A Real Threat to Caribbean Coral Reef Biodiversity.- Outbreaks of Invasive Species in Coastal Areas in Egypt as a Result of Aquaculture Projects Developed Across the Suez Canal, Red Sea, and the Mediterranean.- Navigation Effects on the Transport of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS).- A Review of Marine Species Introduced along the French Channel-Atlantic Coasts: Main Biological Invasions and Impacts.- Niche Overlap between Native and Invasive Species: The Potential Effects of Introducing a Non-Indigenous Species on a Native Trophic Web.- Routes of Introduction and Spread of Marine Invasive Species on the West Coast of the South Atlantic.- Mechanical Approaches to Prevent Invasive Species Recruitment and Transport on Ship Hulls.- Tropical Wetland Invasion by African Forage Species: Functional Differences as Strategies for the Control and Eradication.