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978-3-7643-7947-6

Protecting the Gulfs Marine Ecosystems from Pollution

Publication year: 2008

ISBN: 978-3-7643-7947-6

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This volume reviews present sources and levels of pollution in the Gulf, assesses their causes and effects on biota and ecosystems, and identifies gaps and obstacles currently preventing an effective integrated transboundary management of the marine and coastal resources. It highlights preventive and remedial measures reducing levels of pollution and mitigating adverse impacts.


Subject: Earth and Environmental Science, Gulf, Sediment, UNESCO, biodiversity, coastal environment, development, ecosystem, ecosystems, environment, marine pollution, natural resources, organization, pollution, temperature, vegetation, industrial pollution prevention, ecotoxicology, Industrial Pollution Prevention, Ecosystems, Freshwater & Marine Ecology, Ecotoxicology, Nature Conservation