Marine pollution and human health / editors, R.E. Hester and R.M. Harrison.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hester, R. E.

Harrison, R. M.

Series:

Issues in Environmental Science and Technology

Issues in environmental science and technology, 1350-7583 ; 33

ISSN

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Marine pollution.

Marine pollution--Health aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (183 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge [England] : RSC Pub., 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

There is growing concern about the state of the world's oceans. The rapid growth of human populations in coastal regions has led to increasing dependence on marine resources. Beneficial features related to food supply and life style need to be balanced against the hazards presented by microbial pathogens, chemical pollutants, and toxic algal blooms. In this book, a group of experts from a range of backgrounds review the key aspects of the marine environment in relation to human health. An initial overview explains the need for integrating a range of disciplines, from physical oceanography and

Contents:

i-iv; v-vi; vii-x; xi-xii; xiii-xiv; 1-24; 25-67; 68-94; 95-127; 128-163; 164-168

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781849732871

1849732876

OCLC:

758335692