Ecology of Estuaries: Anthropogenic Effects

ISBN-13: 9780849380419 / Angielski / Twarda / 1991 / 512 str.

Michael J. Kennish; Kennish J. Kennish; Micheal J. Kennish

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Ecology of Estuaries represents the most definitive and comprehensive source of reference information available on the human impact on estuarine ecosystems. The volume 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 dredged-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 facilitates their understanding.

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Types of PollutantsWaste Disposal StrategiesBiological Effects of Waste DisposalBioaccumulationBiotransformation and Metabolism of Pollutants in EstuarineOrganismsPlan of this VolumeORGANIC LOADINGEutrophication ProblemsSewageEutrophication and Organic Carbon EnrichmentNutrientsEstuarine Susceptibility to Nutrient LoadingDispersion Models of Release EffluentNutrient Loading, Red Tides, and Paralytic Shellfish PoisoningOIL POLLUTIONSources of Oil PollutionComposition of OilClasses or SeriesToxicity of Crude OilFate of Polluting OilAbiotic and Biotic FactorsEffects of Polluting Oil on OrganismsGeneralEffects of Oil on Estuarine HabitatsEffects of Oil on Estuarine OrganismsCase StudiesThe Florida Oil SpillThe Arrow Oil SpillThe Exxon Valdez Oil SpillPOLYNUCLEAR AROMATIC HYDROCARBONSDistributionPAHs in SedimentsPAHs in BiotaPAHs in WaterPAH TRANSFORMATIONPhotodegradationChemical OxidationBiotic TransformationPAHs in Estuarine SystemsExamplesEnvironmental Cycle of PAHCompoundsCHLORINATED HYDROCARBONSOrganochlorine PesticidesDDTCyclodiene PesticidesOther PesticidesChlorinated Benzenes and PhenolsPolychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)Physical-Chemical PropertiesEnvironmental EffectsPolychlorinated Terphenyls (PCTs)Case StudiesChesapeake BaySan Francisco BayPuget SoundHEAVY METALSSources of Heavy MetalsEstuarine SystemsBioaccumulation of Heavy MetalsHeavy Metals in Estuarine SystemsType ExamplesRADIOACTIVITYRadioactivity and RadiationRadioactivity DefinedCommon Types of Ionizing RadiationSources of RadiationTypes of Radioactive WastesRadioactivity and Estuarine OrganismsGeneralImpact of Radioactivity on Estuarine OrganismsRadioactive Waste DisposalGeneralStorage or Disposal SystemsWaste Management StrategiesDREDGING AND DREDGED-SPOIL DISPOSALDredging DevicesEnvironmental Effects of Dredging and Dredged-Spoil DisposalAdverse EffectsBeneficial EffectsCase StudiesChesapeake BayAlberni Inlet, British ColumbiaRegulation Of Dredged-Material DisposalEFFECTS OF ELECTRIC GENERATING STATIONSHistorical DevelopmentEffects Of Power Plant OperationThermal DischargesWaste Heat UtilizationBiocidesImpingement and EntrainmentCase StudiesOyster Creek Nuclear Generating StationPilgrim Nuclear Power Station

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Michael J. Kennish, Ph.D., is a Supervising Research Scientist in the Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences at Cook College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey.