Marine Pollution: Monitoring and Assessment - by Niamh Hall (Hardcover)

About the Book

Marine pollution refers to the introduction of harmful substances or pollutants into the marine environment, including oceans, seas, estuaries, and coastal areas. These pollutants can originate from various sources, such as industrial activities, agricultural runoff, urban runoff, oil spills, shipping activities, and improper waste disposal. Major areas of study in marine pollution include tracking the sources and pathways of pollutants, assessing their bioaccumulation and biomagnification in marine food webs, evaluating ecosystem health and resilience, and developing predictive models for pollution management. Sub-branches within this field include chemical analysis, ecological surveys, and remote sensing techniques. Chemical analysis involves quantifying pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and microplastics in water, sediments, and biota. Ecological surveys assess the health of marine organisms and habitats, detecting changes indicative of pollution effects. Remote sensing techniques employ satellite imagery and GIS technology to map pollution sources, extent, and trends in marine environments. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of marine pollution. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies and evolution of this field are examined in detail. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.

Book Synopsis

Marine pollution refers to the introduction of harmful substances or pollutants into the marine environment, including oceans, seas, estuaries, and coastal areas. These pollutants can originate from various sources, such as industrial activities, agricultural runoff, urban runoff, oil spills, shipping activities, and improper waste disposal. Major areas of study in marine pollution include tracking the sources and pathways of pollutants, assessing their bioaccumulation and biomagnification in marine food webs, evaluating ecosystem health and resilience, and developing predictive models for pollution management. Sub-branches within this field include chemical analysis, ecological surveys, and remote sensing techniques. Chemical analysis involves quantifying pollutants such as heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and microplastics in water, sediments, and biota. Ecological surveys assess the health of marine organisms and habitats, detecting changes indicative of pollution effects. Remote sensing techniques employ satellite imagery and GIS technology to map pollution sources, extent, and trends in marine environments. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of marine pollution. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies and evolution of this field are examined in detail. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.