Estuaries are sites of high variability and high productivity but support major urban areas - 22 of the largest 32 cities found in the world can be found on estuaries. These features have degraded estuaries and so there is the need for a holistic management framework. However, there are many impediments that can occur to achieving successful and sustainable estuarine management and rehabilitation. These can occur due to the variety of users and needs that arise with in the estuarine environment. This current research interrogates the management and rehabilitation of the estuarine environment, as an economic and ecological resource. It focuses on the connectivity of the system with regards to the catchment area, land use and drainage, as well as, the impacts of activities such as dredging, and fishing on a commercial and recreational level. The research aims to highlight the various users, and how their activities affect the ecosystem and one another. The final aim is produce effective methods and potential proposals, to ensure prolonged activity and sustainable ecosystem function for future generations
