Characterizing the Seabed: A Geoscience Perspective

Abstract

This chapter gives an introduction to the fundamental aspects of the seabed from a geoscience perspective. This fundamental knowledge includes the characteristics and definitions of the seabed, the natural processes impacting the seabed and the impact of human activity on the physical seabed. The authors of this chapter also carry out a message towards decision makers and the law community in general, making some recommendations as to the regulation of activities on the seabed.