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Marine pollution and human health /

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There is growing concern about the state of the world's oceans. The rapid growth of human populations in coastal regions has led to increasing dependence on marine resources. Beneficial features related to food supply and life style need to be balanced against the hazards presented by microbial...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Harrison, R., Harrison, Roy M., 1948-, Hester, R. E. (Ronald E.)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, U.K. : Royal Society of Chemistry, [2011]
Series:Issues in environmental science and technology ; 33.
Subjects:
Human beings > Effect of pollution on.
Marine pollution.
Environmental Exposure > adverse effects.
Oceans and Seas.
Water Pollution > adverse effects.
Chemistry.
Environmental science, engineering & technology.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Environmental > Pollution Control.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Marine Environment and Human Health: An Overview / J. Icarus Allen
  • Waterborne Pathogens / Jill R. Stewart, Lora E. Fleming, Jay M. Fleisher, Amir M. Abdelzaher and M. Maille Lyons
  • Estuarine and Marine Pollutants / James W. Readman, Eniko Kadar, John A.J. Readman and Carlos Guitart
  • Harmful Algal Blooms / Keith Davidson, Paul Tett and Richard Gowen
  • Scientific Challenges and Policy Needs / Michael N. Moore, Richard Owen and Michael H. Depledge.