Aquatic Pollution
eBook - ePub

Aquatic Pollution

An Introductory Text

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eBook - ePub

Aquatic Pollution

An Introductory Text

About this book

Since the publication of the third edition of Aquatic Pollution in 2000, there have been many major developments within the field in terms of research, regulations, and also large-scale catastrophes that have had a significant impact on the aquatic environment; the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the Fukushima nuclear disaster have taken their toll, and research on ocean acidification has developed enormously over the last decade. Recognizing, controlling, and mitigating aquatic pollution on a global scale is one of the most important and most difficult challenges facing society today.

Fully updated to reflect current understanding and discussing these major recent developments, this fourth edition of Aquatic Pollution covers every aspect of pollution associated with urban runoff, acid rain, sewage disposal, pesticides, oil spills, nutrient loading, and more. Case studies of major pollution sites, all original to this new edition, help to illustrate points made in general discussion.

Offering unprecedented depth of coverage, and discussing both fresh and sea water environments, this unique text provides a key teaching and learning tool for courses in environmental science, zoology, oceanography, biology, and civil or sanitary engineering, as well as a vital book for government policy makers. It is also an excellent primer for policymakers and activists focused on environmental issues.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Chapter 1: Fundamental Concepts
  7. Chapter 2: Photosynthesis
  8. Chapter 3: Physical Factors Affecting Production
  9. Chapter 4: Cultural Eutrophication Case Studies
  10. Chapter 5: Nonpoint Source Pollution
  11. Chapter 6: Sewage Treatment
  12. Chapter 7: Pathogens in Natural Waters
  13. Chapter 8: Toxicology
  14. Chapter 9: Industrial Pollution
  15. Chapter 10: Pesticides and Persistent Organic Pollutants
  16. Chapter 11: Thermal Pollution and Power Plants
  17. Chapter 12: Metals
  18. Chapter 13: Oil Pollution
  19. Chapter 14: Radioactivity
  20. Chapter 15: Acid Deposition and Ocean Acidification
  21. Chapter 16: Groundwater Pollution
  22. Chapter 17: Plastics in the Sea
  23. Units of Measurement and Abbreviations
  24. Aquatic Pollution
  25. Glossary
  26. Index
  27. End User License Agreement