Marine pollution occurs today in varied forms--chemical, industrial, and agricultural-and the sources of pollution are endless. In recent history, we've seen oil spills, untreated sewage, eutrophication, invasive species, heavy metals, acidification, radioactive substances, marine litter, and overfishing, among other significant problems. Though marine pollution has long been a topic of concern, it has very recently exploded in environmental, economic, and political debate circles; scientists and non-scientists alike continue to be shocked and dismayed at the sheer diversity of water pollutants and the many ways they can come to harm our environment and our bodies. In Marine Pollution: What Everyone Needs to Know, Judith Weis covers marine pollution from numerous angles, each fascinating in its own right. Beginning with its sources and history, she discusses common pollutants, why they are harmful, why they cause controversy, and how we can prevent them from destroying our aquatic ecosystems. Questions ask what actually happened with the Exxon Valdez, and why harmful algal blooms are a serious concern. Covering pollutants that are only now surfacing as major threats, such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and metal nanoparticles, she explains how these can begin in the water and progress up the food chain to emerge in human bodies. Looking at the effects of climate change and acidification on marine pollution levels, we learn how we can begin to reduce pollution at the local and global levels.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
ISBN-13
9780199996681
eBay Product ID (ePID)
208763624
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Natural Science
Author
Judith S. Weis
Publication Name
Marine Pollution: What Everyone Needs to Know (R)
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Geology, Biology
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
296 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
209mm
Item Width
141mm
Item Weight
312g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Judith S. Weis
Series Title
What Everyone Needs to Know (R)
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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