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Shipping is responsible for transporting 90% of the world's trade.
This book provides a comprehensive review of the impact shipping
has on the environment. Topics covered include pollutant discharges
such as atmospheric emissions, oil, chemical waste, sewage and
biocides; as well as non-pollutant impacts including invasive
species, wildlife collisions, noise, physical damage, and the
environmental effects associated with shipwrecks and shipbreaking.
The history of relevant international legislation is also covered.
With chapters written by eminent international authors, this book
provides a global perspective on the environmental impact of ships,
making it a useful reference for advanced students and researchers
of environmental science, as well as practitioners of maritime law
and policy, and marine business.
This book, first published in 2000, provides a comprehensive review
of UV radiation effects in the marine environment. A
multidisciplinary approach is adopted to discuss all aspects from a
physical, chemical and biological perspective. The book begins by
describing the attenuation of UV radiation in the atmosphere and
sea water, outlining the photochemical reactions involved and
highlighting the role that such chemistry can play in influencing
the biogeochemical cycling of various elements. The deleterious
consequences of such radiation on organisms and strategies adopted
to mitigate these harmful repercussions are discussed. The
organisms considered range from virus and bacteria through
phytoplankton and zooplankton to fish and mammals. The book is
aimed at researchers and graduate students in photobiology,
photochemistry and environmental science. It will also be useful as
a supplementary text for courses in oceanography, climatology and
ecology.
The increased UV radiation on Earth has far-reaching consequences. This book provides a comprehensive review of UV radiation effects in the marine environment. A team of respected contributors provide multidisciplinary coverage, discussing all aspects from a physical, chemical and biological perspective. The book begins by describing the attenuation of UV radiation in the atmosphere and sea water, outlining the photochemical reactions involved and highlighting the role that such chemistry can play in influencing the biogeochemical cycling of various elements. Coverage then goes on to detail the consequences of such radiation on organisms ranging from viruses and bacteria through phytoplankton and zooplankton to fish and mammals. Strategies adopted to mitigate these harmful repercussions are also discussed.
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