Norois - Année 1984 - Volume 121 - Numéro 1 - Pages 5-8ABSTRACT This foreword summarizes the trends of our special issue, devoted to the present-time management of the French marine and coastal problems. The main items discussed in the papers are pointed out, and it is shown that the most important questions in this respect are actually considered in France, although much remains often to be done before adequate solutions are found. 4 pages Source : Persée ; Ministère de la jeunesse, de l’éducation nationale et de la recherche, Direction de l’enseignement supérieur, Sous-direction des bibliothèques et de la documentation.