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Ecology of estuaries : anthropogenic effects / Michael J. Kennish.
LIBRA QH541.5.E8 K47 1992
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Kennish, Michael J.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Estuarine ecology.
- Estuarine pollution--Environmental aspects.
- Estuarine pollution.
- Nature--Effect of human beings on.
- Nature.
- Physical Description:
- 494 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Boca Raton : CRC Press, 1992.
- Summary:
- 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 anthropogenic influences are assembled in an organized framework and presented in a clear and concise style that facilitates their understanding.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 0849380413
- OCLC:
- 24247065
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