Ecology of estuaries

Book · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:7288481

Kennish, M J ^[1]

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1. Rutgers--the State Univ., New Brunswick, NJ (United States)

Ecology of Estuaries: Anthropogenic Effects represents the most definitive and comprehensive source of reference information available on the human impact on estuarine ecosystems. The book discusses both acute and insidious pollution problems plaguing these coastal ecotones. It also provides a detailed examination of the deleterious and pervasive effects of human activities on biotic communities and sensitive habitat areas in estuaries. Specific areas covered include organic loading, oil pollution, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, heavy metals, dredging and dredge-spoil disposal, radionuclides, as well as other contaminants and processes. The diverse components of these anthropogenic influences are assembled in an organized framework and presented in a clear and concise style that will facilitate their understanding.

• OSTI ID: 7288481
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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