Ecotoxicology of Marine Organisms

Ecotoxicology of Marine Organisms

A comprehensive reference on the effects of contaminants on marine ecosystems and organisms, covering current approaches to marine ecotoxicology and environmental impact assessment. It examines contaminant effects across microorganisms, algae, and marine animals, while highlighting biomarkers and sentinel species for evaluating ecological health.

Key Features

• Covers fundamental concepts in marine ecotoxicology
• Examines the effects of contaminants on marine organisms
• Includes bacteria, fungi, algae, and marine animals
• Discusses conventional and emerging contaminants
• Explores different approaches to environmental impact assessment
• Examines biological responses to chemical and environmental stressors
• Covers the use of biomarkers in marine ecotoxicology
• Discusses sentinel species for monitoring environmental quality
• Explores techniques for assessing ecological contamination
• Integrates multiple methods for evaluating marine ecosystem health
• Highlights recent research and advances in ecotoxicological techniques
• Useful for marine biologists, ecotoxicologists, environmental scientists, researchers, and students