Ecotoxicology of Marine Organisms

ISBN-13: 9781138035492 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 242 str.

Bernardo Duarte; Maria Isabel Violante Cacador

Opis

This book presents a comprehensive review of the most recent studies to understand the impact of contaminants on the marine environment. Conventional and new information, as well as the latest techniques, are provided, which can be applied to several types of marine organisms from bacteria and fungi to animals and algae. Specific topics discussed include the impact of different contaminants on different organisms as well as different approaches and their outcomes in terms of impact assessment. The integration of these techniques is also discussed in order to attain sentinel species and biomarkers to be applied in ecological quality and impact assessment programs and studies.

Spis treści

Environmental Disturbance Caused by Stressors: Changing the Focus from Individuals to Habitats. Toxicity of Rare Earth Elements to Marine Organisms. Chemical Contaminants in a Changing Ocean. Effects of Harmful Algal Bloom Toxins on Marine Organisms. Overview of Phytoplankton Indicators and Biomarkers as Key-Tools for Trace Element Contamination Assessment in Estuaries. Phytoremediation and Removal of Contaminants by Algae and Seagrasses. Ecotoxicology of Pharmaceuticals in Coastal and Marine Organisms. Mercury Exposure, Fish Consumption and Provisional Tolerable Weekly Intake: An Overview. Contaminants Impact on Marine Turtle Populations Development: An Overview.