Marine pollution occurs today in varied forms--chemical,
industrial, and agricultural-and the sources of pollution are
endless. In recent history, we've seen oil spills, untreated
sewage, eutrophication, invasive species, heavy metals,
acidification, radioactive substances, marine litter, and
overfishing, among other significant problems. Though marine
pollution has long been a topic of concern, it has very recently
exploded in environmental, economic, and political debate circles;
scientists and non-scientists alike continue to be shocked and
dismayed at the sheer diversity of water pollutants and the many
ways they can come to harm our environment and our bodies.
In Marine Pollution: What Everyone Needs to Know, Judith Weis
covers marine pollution from many different angles, each
fascinating in its own right. Beginning with its sources and
history, the book describes in detail each common pollutant, why
exactly it is harmful, why it may draw controversy, and how we can
prevent it from destroying our aquatic ecosystems. Weis discusses
topics like what actually happened with the Exxon Valdez, and why
Harmful Algal Blooms are a serious concern. Later chapters will
discuss pollutants that are only now surfacing as major threats,
such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and metal
nanoparticles, and explain how these can begin in the water and
progress up the food chain and emerge in human bodies. The book's
final section will discuss the effects of climate change and
acidification on marine pollution levels, and how we can reduce
pollution at the local and global levels.
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