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Book SynopsisMarine pollution occurs today in varied forms--chemical, industrial, and agricultural-and the sources of pollution are endless. In recent history, we''ve seen oil spills, untreated sewage, eutrophication, invasive species, heavy metals, acidification, radioactive substances, marine litter, and overfishing, among other significant problems. Though marine pollution has long been a topic of concern, it has very recently exploded in environmental, economic, and political debate circles; scientists and non-scientists alike continue to be shocked and dismayed at the sheer diversity of water pollutants and the many ways they can come to harm our environment and our bodies. In Marine Pollution: What Everyone Needs to Know, Judith Weis covers marine pollution from many different angles, each fascinating in its own right. Beginning with its sources and history, the book describes in detail each common pollutant, why exactly it is harmful, why it may draw controversy, and how we can prevent it fr
Trade ReviewThis is a well written book covering the diverse sources of pollution and their environmental effects, including coastal, both from a detailed scientific point of view and more closely to home on our food. The easy to read sections and an extensive table of contents allows this book to be used also as a reference book for those professionally interested in the subject. * Mojo Mums, Derek Eaton *
Marine Pollution is a great tutorial as well as a great source for the general public. * Atlantic Estuarine Research Society (AESR) News *
Table of ContentsTable of Contents ; Introduction ; Nutrients ; Debris ; Oil ; Metals ; Pesticides and Industrial Chemicals ; Emerging Concerns ; Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification ; Climate Change and Ocean Acidification ; Biological Pollution ; Reducing Pollution
