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    Pollution and the Biological Resources of the Oceans
    Pollution and the Biological Resources of the Oceans
    Pollution and the Biological Resources of the Oceans
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    Pollution and the Biological Resources of the Oceans

    By S.A. Patin

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    Pollution and the Biological Resources of the Oceans discusses the problem of the pollution in the oceans, its effects on marine life, and the precautions observed by different countries and organizations. The book covers topics such as trends and objectives in ecological investigations of pollution; the migration of pollutants in marine ecosystems; the accumulation of pollutants in marine products; and the effects of pollution on marine organisms. The book also covers topics such as the strategies for pollution control - its general features, its different approaches, and the problems it face. An appendix listing the effects of different pollutants on organisms is included . The text is recommended for marine biologists, those working in organizations and agencies that deal with natural resources, and ecotoxicologists, especially those concerned with the effects of pollution on oceans and marine life.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherElsevier Science
    Release dateApr 20, 2016
    ISBN9781483100395
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