Human health and well being are tied to the vitality of the global ocean and coastal systems on which so many live and rely we engage with these extraordinary environments to enhance both our health and our well being but we need to recognize that introducing contaminants and otherwise altering these ocean systems can harm human health and well being in significant and substantial ways. Human health and well being are tied to the vitality of the global ocean and coastal systems on which so many live and rely we engage with these extraordinary environments to enhance both our health and our well being but we need to recognize that introducing contaminants and otherwise altering these ocean systems can harm human health and well being in significant and substantial ways . Oceans and human health implications for society and well being english edition ebook bowen robert e depledge michael h carlarne cinnamon p fleming lora . Human health and well being are tied to the vitality of the global ocean and coastal systems on which so many live and rely we engage with these extraordinary environments to enhance both our health and our well being but we need to recognize that introducing contaminants and otherwise altering these ocean systems can harm human health and well being in significant and substantial ways. This book explores how human health and well being are tied to the vitality of the global ocean and coastal systems this unique volume brings together experts from diverse disciplines and builds a workable understanding of the breadth and depth of the processes both social and environmental that will help to limit future costs and enhance the benefits