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Author:   Carl J. Sindermann
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.625kg
ISBN:  

9780849384219

ISBN 10:   0849384214
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   21 November 1995
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Section I: Pathways of Pollution Effects: Some Basic Concepts 1. The Role of Stress in Marine Animals 2. Adaptation and Survival or Disability and Death in Polluted Habitats Section II: Ocean Pollution and Disease 3. Ocean Pollution and Fish Diseases 4. Ocean Pollution and Shellfish Diseases 5. Ocean Pollution and Human Diseases Section III: Effects of Ocean Pollution on Marine Populations 6. Mass Mortalities in the Sea: Natural and Pollution-Induced 7. Effects of Pollution on Fish Abundance 8. Effects of Pollution on Shellfish Abundance 9. Effects of Pollution on Aquaculture 10. Global Changes in the Health and Condition of Marine Populations That May be Associated with Human Activities Section IV: The Consequences of Inaction 11. Some Scenarios for the Future of Resource Populations in Polluted Zones Section V: Proposals for Change 12. Reducing Contaminant Levels in Coastal/Estuarine Waters 13. Conclusions 14. Epilogue: The Role of Scientists in Public Environmental Issues

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This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the scope of scientific understanding of the effects of contamination from human activities upon living marine resources. -Fisheries

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Sindermann, Carl J.

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