The Black Sea Environment

ISBN-13: 9783540742913 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 472 str.

Andrey G. Kostianoy

Opis

Environmental Chemistry is a relatively young science. Interest in this subject, however, is growing very rapidly and, although no agreement has been reached as yet about the exact content and limits of this interdisciplinary discipline, there appears to be increasing interest in seeing environmental topics which are based on chemistry embodied in this subject. One of the ?rst objectives of Environmental Chemistry must be the study of the environment and of natural chemical processes which occur in the environment. A major purpose of this series on Environmental Chemistry, therefore, is to present a reasonably uniform view of various aspects of the chemistry of the environment and chemical reactions occurring in the environment. The industrial activities of man have given a new dimension to Envir- mental Chemistry. We have now synthesized and described over ?ve million chemical compounds and chemical industry produces about hundred and ?fty million tons of synthetic chemicals annually. We ship billions of tons of oil per year and through mining operations and other geophysical modi?cations, large quantities of inorganic and organic materials are released from their natural deposits. Cities and metropolitan areas of up to 15 million inhabitants produce large quantities of waste in relatively small and con?ned areas. Much of the chemical products and waste products of modern society are released into the environment either during production, storage, transport, use or ultimate disposal. These released materials participate in natural cycles and reactions and frequently lead to interference and disturbance of natural systems.

Recenzje

From the reviews:

"The book presents a systematisation and description of the knowledge accumulated today, based on numerous observational data, collected by the authors of the chapters during sea and shore expeditions ... . This book addresses the specialists working in various fields of physical oceanography, marine chemistry, pollution studies, and biology and studying a cascade of problems ... . It may also be useful to students and post-graduates specialising in oceanographic research, as many unique processes occur in this extremely interesting basin." (International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Vol. 88 (9), August, 2008)

Spis treści

A.N. Kosarev and A.G. Kostianoy: Introduction.- A.N. Kosarev and I.S. Zonn: Brief History of the Black Sea Exploration and Oceanographic Investigation.- A.A. Svitoch: Quaternary Paeleogeography of the Azov-Black Sea Basin.- E.I. Ignatov: Coastal and Bottom Topography.- A.N. Kosarev, A.G. Kostianoy, and T.A. Shiganova: The Sea of Azov.- V.N. Mikhailov and M.V. Mikhailova: River Mouths.- A.N. Kosarev, V.S. Arkhipkin, and G.V. Surkova: Hydrometeorological Conditions.- V.S. Tuzhilkin: General Circulation.- A.I. Ginzburg, A.G. Zatsepin, A.G. Kostianoy, and N.A. Sheremet: Mesoscale Water Dynamics.- V.S. Tuzhilkin: Thermohaline Structure of the Sea.- A.I. Ginzburg, A.G. Kostianoy, and N.A. Sheremet: Sea Surface Temperature Variability.- E.V. Yakushev, V.K. Chasovnikov, J.W. Murray, S.V. Pakhomova, O.I. Podymov, and P.A. Stunzhas: Vertical Hydrochemical Structure of the Black Sea.- I.I. Volkov and L.N. Neretin: Hydrogen Sulfide in the Black Sea.- N.P. Nezlin: Seasonal and Interannual Variability of Remotely Sensed Chlorophyll.- Z.Z. Finenko: Biodiversity and Bioproductivity.- T.A. Shiganova: Introduced Species.- I.S. Zonn, D.Y. Fashchuk, and A.I. Ryabinin: Environmental Issues of the Black Sea.- I.S. Zonn and S.S. Zhiltsov: Socioeconomic, Legal and Political Problems of the Black Sea.- A.N. Kosarev and A.G. Kostianoy: Conclusions