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This book is aimed at protecting the indispensable yet fragile Arctic marine environment, with sustainable restoration strategies for the conservation of the bioresources and revitalization of the ecological services.
List of contents
1. Introduction to Arctic Marine Ecosystem 2. Toxicology in Arctic Waters 3. Physicochemical Properties of Contaminants in Arctic Waters 4. Climate Change and Fate of Contaminants in Cold Environments 5. Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification in Arctic Food Webs 6. Biodiversity of Arctic Marine Organisms 7. Adaptations and Responses of Arctic Organisms to Contaminant Exposure 8. Impact of Climate Change on Arctic Marine Toxicology 9. Ecological and Health Implications of the Arctic Contaminants 10. Synergistic Effects of Pollutants and Climate Change 11. Impacts of Invasive Species on Arctic environment 12. Marine Protected Areas and Sustainable Fisheries Management 13. Case Studies and Research Methods in Arctic Marine Toxicology 14. Advanced Arctic Marine Ecotoxicology and Omics Techniques 15. Techniques for Arctic Marine Habitat Restoration 16. Sustainable Management Strategies for Arctic Marine Environments 17. Arctic Species Recovery Programs 18. Arctic Pollution Mitigation and Cleanup Strategies 19. Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation 20. Monitoring and Assessment of Contaminants in Arctic Marine Environment 21. Ethical and Societal Considerations
About the author
Patrick Omoregie Isibor, Ph.D., is a specialist in Pollution Studies and Ecotoxicology and a Lecturer/ Researcher in the Department of Biological Sciences at Covenant University. He received his Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Pollution Studies & Ecotoxicology (Environmental Quality Management) from the University of Benin and a B.Sc. in Zoology from Ambrose Alli University. Dr. Isibor's research interests include ecotoxicology, hydrobiology, bioaccumulation, biosequestration, biodiversity conservation, and aquatic ecology. He is a member of the Association for Environmental Impact Assessment of Nigeria (AEIAN), the International Association of Risk and Compliance Professionals (IARCP), and the African Society for Toxicological Sciences (ASTS). Dr. Isibor is currently an Editor for the
African Journal of Health, Safety, and Environment, and a reviewer for several reputable international journals together with being an editor of several books.
Summary
This book is aimed at protecting the indispensable yet fragile Arctic marine environment, with sustainable restoration strategies for the conservation of the bioresources and revitalization of the ecological services.
