Marine pollution: sources, fate and effects of pollutants in coastal ecosystems

Coastal Pollution: Sources and Effects of Pollutants in Coastal Ecosystems benefits from the experience of a well-renowned expert in the field, who is a researcher, teacher and advisor of national and international institutions on issues such as oil spills, water quality assessment, and plastic pollution. This allows for a unique approach to the topic and a reference book that includes both traditional and emerging marine pollutants with updated information on regulations. It offers a thorough account on the effects (ecotoxicology) of pollutants on marine organisms and public health implications, along with a practical review of the biological tools advocated by the international institutions for marine pollution monitoring within the frame of the current European legislation (incl. Marine Strategy Framework Directive), particularly oriented towards marine managers. Coastal Pollution: Sources and Effects of Pollutants in Coastal Ecosystems is the first reference book to bring together the theoretical background on common and emerging marine pollutants with their effects on organisms (ecotoxicology), as well as cutting edge reviews of marine pollution monitoring methods currently advocated by numerous international institutions. The information is presented in a rigorous and contrasted manner derived from a comprehensive review of solid scientific knowledge, but also illustrated with examples of practical applications. Contains up-to-date background levels and regulations on marine pollutantsConveys an in-depth analysis of the uptake, accumulation and fate of pollutants in the marine compartmentsDelivers a critical appraisal on biological tools for practical monitoring of coastal pollutionIncludes a comprehensive glossary of technical terms and appendices with useful transversal information (units, acronyms, etc.)Provides question sections at the end of each chapter, with answers provided at the end of the book, these will aid teaching and learning INDICE: Section 1. Pollutants in coastal ecosystems 1. Basic concepts 2. Non-persistent organic pollution 3. Non-persistent inorganic pollution 4. Microbial pollution 5. Self-purification and wastewater treatment 6. Plastics and other solid wastes 7. Hydrocarbons and oil spills 8. Persistent organic xenobiotics 9. Trace metals and organometallic compounds Section 2. Marine ecotoxicology 10. Distribution of pollutants in coastal environments 11. Bioaccumulation 12. Biotransformation 13. Lethal and sublethal toxicity 14. Effects of pollution on populations and communities Section 3. Monitoring and management of coastal pollution 15. Biological tools for monitoring: Biomarkers and bioassays 16. Marine pollution monitoring programs 17. Pollution control: focus on emissions 18. Pollution control: focus on receiving waters

• ISBN: 9780128137369
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 408
• Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2018
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés