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This extensive handbook presents up-to-date coverage of significant developments in estuarine and marine pollution. Multidisciplinary in approach, Practical Handbook of Estuarine and Marine Pollution is an essential resource for anyone involved in the study or management of coastal and marine pollution problems. The book examines in detail anthropogenic effects on estuarine and marine ecosystems from local, regional, and global perspectives. A truly international collection of data is presented in an organized framework on a wide range of subject areas, including eutrophication, organic loading, oil pollution, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, halogenated hydrocarbons, trace metals, radioactive waste, dredging and dredged-spoil disposal, and effects of electric generating stations. Whether you are a student, a scientist, a policy maker, or an administrator, you no longer need to spend countless hours rounding up information and data - Practical Handbook of Estuarine and Marine Pollution has already done it for you.
List of contents
Summary of the Contents
1. Introduction
2. Eutrophication and Organic Loading
3. Oil Pollution
4. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
5. Halogenated Hydrocarbons
6. Heavy Metals
7. National Monitoring Surveys
8. Radioactive Waste
9. Dredging and Dredged-Spoil Disposal
10. Effects of Electric Generating Stations
About the author
Kennish, Michael J.
Summary
Covers developments in estuarine and marine pollution. This book presents data on a wide range of subject areas including eutrophication, organic loading, oil pollution, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, halogenated hydrocarbons, trace metals, radioactive waste, dredging and dredged-spoil disposal, and effects of electric generating stations.
