Ecology of Estuaries Anthropogenic Effects

Name: Ecology of Estuaries Anthropogenic Effects
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ISBN: 9780849380419

ISBN-10: 0849380413

ISBN-13: 9780849380419

Edition: 1991

Authors: Michael J. Kennish

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Ecology of Estuaries represents the most definitive and comprehensive source of reference information available on the human impact on estuarine ecosystems. The volume discusses both acute and insidious pollution problems plaguing these coastal ecotones. It also provides a detailed examination of the deleterious and pervasive effects of human activities on biotic communities and sensitive habitat areas in estuaries. Specific areas covered include organic loading, oil pollution, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, heavy metals, dredging and dredged-spoil disposal, radionuclides, as well as other contaminants and processes. The diverse components of these…

Book details

List price: $764.00
Copyright year: 1991
Publisher: CRC Press LLC
Publication date: 11/19/1991
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 512
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.892



Types of Pollutants


Waste Disposal Strategies


Biological Effects of Waste Disposal


Organic Loading: Eutrophication Problems


Oil Pollution: Sources of Oil Pollution


Composition of Oil


Fate of Polluting Oil


Effects of Polluting Oil on Organisms


Case Studies


Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons: Distribution


PAHs in Estuarine Systems


Environmental Cycle of PAHCompounds


Chlorinated Hydrocarbons: Organochlorine Pesticides


DDT


Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)


Case Studies


Heavy