This book provides a broad introduction to saltmarsh ecology,
concentrating on plants, although much of the information should also be
of interest to zoologists. Particular attention is given to the
geographical diversity of saltmarsh vegetation and to the
ecophysiological mechanisms which permit tolerance to the major
challenges of high, but variable, soil salinities and of frequently
waterlogged soils. The importance of saltmarshes as functioning
ecosystems is discussed and issues relevant to the long-term
conservation and management of saltmarshes are considered. Saltmarsh
Ecology will be useful to upper level undergraduates and wetland
scientists.