Environmental Pollutants in the Mediterranean Sea : Recent Trends and Remediation Approaches / edited by Tamer El-Sayed Ali.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ali, Tamer El-Sayed, Author.

Contributor:

El-Sayed Ali, T. (Tamer), editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Life sciences.

Marine biology--Data processing.

Marine biology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (117 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Bentham Science Publishers Pte. Ltd., [2023]

Summary:

Pollution of the aquatic environment is a real threat across the globe. It is becoming a topic of intense study for researchers. It has been updated and almost completely revised. The Mediterranean Sea has been recognized as a target hotspot of the world as the pollutant concentration in this region is greater than the levels in other oceans. The book summarizes research on marine pollutants in the Mediterranean Sea. It presents 5 concise reviews focusing on microplastics, rare earth elements and biotoxins - which are now commonly found in the region. The Editors also emphasize on pollution problems in the Mediterranean region, with 2 chapters presenting studies on Lebanon and Morocco, respectively. The book adds to the collective information on Mediterranean marine pollution. Additionally, references are included at the end of each chapter for the benefit of advanced readers. The contributions also include discussions on important techniques used to monitor and control marine pollution, such as the bio-monitoring of effluents, and ecological impact assessment of microplastic pollution on fish and the environment. Audience Students and researchers in environmental science programs; policymakers in Mediterranean environmental agencies.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

End User License Agreement

Contents

Preface

List of Contributors

Biotoxins in the Mediterranean Sea: Lebanon as a Case Study

Abed El Rahman Hassoun1,3,*, Ivana Ujević2, Milad Fakhri1, Romana Roje-Busatto2,*, Céline Mahfouz1, Sharif Jemaa1 and Nikša Nazlić2

INTRODUCTION

Lipophilic Toxins (LTs)

The Cyclic Imines (CIs)

Poisoning by Marine Biotoxins

Worldwide Cases of Poisoning

Poisonings in the Mediterranean Sea

STUDY AREAS AND METHODOLOGY

Areas and Species Studied

METHODS OF ANALYSIS

Physico-chemical Parameters

Phytoplankton Analysis

Biotoxin Analysis

RESULTS

Biotoxins Present

Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning Toxin

Domoic Acid (DA)

Cyclic Imines (CIs)

Gymnodimines (GYMs)

Spirolides (SPXs)

PHYTOPLANKTON POPULATIONS

DISCUSSION

Marine biotoxins in Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea

Sentinel Species for Monitoring Marine Biotoxins

Biotoxin Producers

What Do We Know?

What Do Not We Know?

Toxicity and Regulations for the Biotoxins Detected

Contamination in Non-shellfish Species

Biotoxins and Climate Change

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

REFERENCES

Short-Term Bioassay Tests for Toxicity Effluents Estimation and Bio-Monitoring Uses in Aquatic Ecosystems

Sahar Karray1 and Monia El Bour1,*

DEFINITION OF BIOASSAY

DIFFERENT TYPES OF BIOASSAYS

In Vitro Cell-based Bioassay

In Vivo Cell-based Bioassay

Fishes In Vivo Bioassay

Invertebrate In Vivo Bioassay

CONCLUSION

The Challenge of Microplastics in Aquatic Ecosystem: A Review of Current Consensus and Future Trends of the Effect on the Fish

Tamer El-Sayed Ali1,*

SOURCES AND DISTRIBUTION

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES.

POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL ADDITIVES

ACCUMULATION OF PLASTIC WASTES IN THE AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS

Ecotoxicological Studies on Aquatic Organisms

Interactive Ecotoxicological Effects of Microplastics with other Contaminants

DEGRADATION OF MARINE PLASTICS

CONCLUSION AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES

Overview of Marine Plastic Pollution in the Moroccan Mediterranean

Bilal Mghili1,*, Mohamed Analla1 and Mustapha Aksissou1

MATERIALS AND METHOD

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Scientific Production

Characterization and Quantification of Plastic Debris in Coastal and Marine Environments

Plastic Debris on Beaches

Plastic Pollution on the Seafloor

Microplastic Pollution in Sediments

PLASTIC POLLUTION IN BIOTA

STATUS OF PLASTIC MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION IN MOROCCO

RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUTURE STUDIES

Potential Ecological Impacts of Rare Earth Elements in the Marine Environment: A Baseline for Future Research

Ahmed Mandour1,*

RARE EARTH ELEMENTS AND THEIR SOURCES IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT

Natural Sources of Ree in the Marine Environment

Anthropogenic Sources of Ree in the Marine Environment

POTENTIAL ECOLOGICAL IMPACTS OF REE IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT

RESEARCH GAPS AND MITIGATION PERSPECTIVES

Subject Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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ISBN:

9789815179064

9815179063

OCLC:

1402018794