Marine Pollution - Softcover

Clark, R. B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198546858 ISBN 13: 9780198546856

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1992

Synopsis

With good reason, there is growing concern about the damage inflicted by human activities on the seas and coastal environments. This textbook gives a clear and objective introduction to the subject. It describes the various types of wastes that enter the sea, their effects on marine life and habitats, and their impact on fisheries and human health. Emphasis is placed on what has been learned from practical experience. The author explains the factors that must be weighed in assessing pollution damage, with case histories from the North Sea, the Baltic, the Mediterranean, the Caspian, and the Caribbean. The third edition of this highly acclaimed textbook has been fully revised and updated to reflect current views about the threat of marine pollution and the remedial measures being taken.

About this title

About the Author

Robert Clark, Emeritus Professor of Zoology, University of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Review

"The book is so exceptionally well written and clear that the concepts are completely understandable by anyone with even a passing interest in the pollution of our seas. A most readable and informative book." --Environmental Policy and Practice

"A book which presents an excellent combination of readability, high scientific standards, actuality and scientific rationale on marine pollution ... an ideal introductory textbook." --Environmental Pollution

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198546858
• ISBN 13: 9780198546856
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 184