Marine Debris Sources, Impacts, and Solutions

Marine debris is a global pollution problem affecting marine life, maritime commerce and environmental quality. Scientists, policymakers and the public must be knowledgeable about the source, impact and control efforts if effective solutions are to be developed. Marine Debris addresses the origin of...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Coe, James M. (Editor), Rogers, Donald (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 1997, 1997
Edition:1st ed. 1997
Series:Springer Series on Environmental Management
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Marine debris is a global pollution problem affecting marine life, maritime commerce and environmental quality. Scientists, policymakers and the public must be knowledgeable about the source, impact and control efforts if effective solutions are to be developed. Marine Debris addresses the origin of persistent solid waste in the ocean, from urban and rural discharges to waste from ships and the recreational use of oceans. The book identifies key issues from biological, technological, economic and legal perspectives, and gives a framework for controlling each of the main sources of marine debris
Physical Description:XXXV, 432 p. 4 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9781461384861