This exhaustive study examines the existing state of national and international law that governs the seas around the U.K. It begins with an overview of the geographical setting and resources available and includes an assessment of all the conflicting uses of the seas: fishing; extraction of oil, sand, and gravel; shipping; defense; the prevention of pollution and control of waste (including nuclear toxic waste); conservation; and recreation.

The Waters Around the British Isles: Their Conflicting Uses

Science & Math

CLARK, R.B.

Biological Sciences

Oxford University Press

Environmental pollution stirs much public debate, and there is presently great concern that sealife in particular is endangered by pollutants. Supertanker disasters, radioactive waste disposal, ocean dumping, coastal reclamation--all receive extensive coverage in the news media, and there is a vast scientific literature on the subject. But little information is available to the non-specialist. Marine Pollution is the first book to explain the scientific background to the issues, describing the main types of pollutants, how they decompose in the sea, their effect on marine organisms and ecosystems, and the impact on commercial fisheries. In addition, the book examines case histories of pollution in the Baltic, Caspian, Mediterraneran, Caribbean, and North Sea. Written by a leading expert, this detailed volume provides a practical grounding in this controversial issue to ecologists, environmentalists, marine biologists, and general readers interested in this problem.

Marine Pollution

Oil spills, radioactive waste disposal, ocean dumping, and coastal reclamation and engineering, among other factors, contribute to the destruction of the marine environment, a process which evokes intense emotional debate among those involved. In this second edition, Clark dispassionately explores for both specialists and non-specialists in marine science the scientific aspects of marine pollution. Fully updated to reflect new perspectives on this ecological threat, this book describes the main marine pollutants, their effects on marine ecosystems, and their impacts on commercial fisheries and human health. Clark also provides case histories of pollution on particular geographical areas--the Baltic, Mediterranean, Caspian, Caribbean, and North Seas--and discusses the assessment of pollution damage and the place of science in such assessments.

Here is a new edition of a valuable text on pollution in the sea. It provides up-to-date perspectives and the latest available information. Accessible to non-specialists, the work covers the nature of pollutants, their effects on marine organisms and ecosystems, and their impact on commercial fisheries. It explains how this pollution threatens human health, and includes case histories regarding such bodies as the North Sea, the Mediterranean, Caspian, and Caribbean. The knowledge presented here is indispensable for making decisions about waste disposal policies and other pressing environmental concerns.

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.

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

There is growing concern about the damage inflicted by human activities on the seas and coastal environments. This textbook aims to give a clear and objective introduction to this subject. It describes the various types of wastes that enter the sea, their effects when they get there and their impacts 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, and examines case histories from the North Sea, the Baltic, the Mediterranean, the Caspian and the Caribbean. This third edition has been revised and updated to reflect current views about the threat of marine pollution and the remedial measures being taken.

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

The market leading textbook in marine pollution now in its fifth edition. The problems of pollution in the seas worldwide are explained clearly, unemotionally, and authoritatively. This book is designed as an introductory textbook, but no particular knowledge is demanded of the reader; it can be used by engineers, economists, lawyers, or environmentalists who need to be informed about the effects of materials which are deliberately or accidentally discharged into the sea.

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The Waters Around the British Isles: Their Conflicting Uses

Marine Pollution

Marine Pollution

Marine Pollution

Marine Pollution

Marine Pollution

Marine Pollution