Sayre, Robert F (Author)
Oystercatcher Books
Physical Details: vii + 83 pp.; ill.; maps
Language: English
The southern coast of Long Island is lined with long, narrow sandbar beaches formed and reformed by the combined effects of waves, currents, and erosion over relatively long periods of time and through sudden modifications caused by the force of storm surges that pound and overflow them. These barrier islands, which face the ocean on one side and landward bays on the other, represent the first line of defense against coastal storms and hurricanes, and they showcase some of the most noticeably changing environments on human timescales. Fire Island (which is at times a string of islands) encompasses a length of more than 30 miles of the central portion of Long Island's barrier beaches. Sayre presents a fascinating history that spans from the island's formation following the retreat of the last glacial period to its current condition and looks ahead to potential future changes and challenges. In the process, he weaves an interdisciplinary account that combines the many aspects that have shaped its environment. He explains scientific concepts clearly as they become relevant to the story and artfully describes complicated interactions between humans, the physical environment, and the animal and plant life on and around the island.
...MoreReview Avilés, Lourdes B. (2014) Review of "Fire Island Past, Present, and Future: The Environmental History of a Barrier Beach". Environmental History (pp. 375-377).
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