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Buch, Englisch, 560 Seiten, Format (B × H): 186 mm x 256 mm, Gewicht: 1304 g

Vithanage / Samarasekara / James

Coastal and Marine Pollution

Source to Sink, Mitigation and Management
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-394-23699-2
Verlag: Wiley

Source to Sink, Mitigation and Management

Buch, Englisch, 560 Seiten, Format (B × H): 186 mm x 256 mm, Gewicht: 1304 g

ISBN: 978-1-394-23699-2
Verlag: Wiley


A multi-faceted analysis of how to preserve the long-term health of the world’s largest ecosystem

In Coastal and Marine Pollution: Source to Sink, Mitigation and Management, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive overview of the factors and stakeholders impacting — and impacted by — coastal and marine pollution. The book offers broad and up-to-date coverage of the topic, serving as a valuable reference for professionals and researchers working in the field.

The authors integrate and compare the two main sources of marine and coastal pollution: chronic, long-term, low-level pollution as well as occasional, accidental, disaster-related pollution. They bridge the gap between theory and real-world action, offering best practices for monitoring and preventing pollution, as well as efficient governance and disaster management strategies.

Readers will find: - A thorough overview of the global state of coastal and marine pollution
- Comprehensive explorations of different types of pollution, including their sources, distribution, and impacts on the biophysical environment
- Practical discussions of pollution monitoring methods, including ecotoxicological approaches and proven strategies for managing coastal and marine pollution
- A critical assessment of policy and governance issues, including public awareness and disaster response strategies

Perfect for researchers and professionals in the fields of marine biology, ecology, and environmental protection, Coastal and Marine Pollution will also benefit professionals working in the shipping, fishing, deep-sea mining and drilling industries, as well as those affiliated with governmental and non-governmental organizations.

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Notes on Editors xix

List of Contributors xxi

Preface xxvii

Acknowledgment xxix

1 Overview of Coastal and Marine Pollution: Sources, Impacts, and Challenges 1
Gohagodage Nirmal Tharanga Jayalath and Amila Sandaruwan Ratnayake

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 Pollution in Coastal and Marine Environments 2

1.3 Sources of Coastal and Marine Pollution 3

1.4 Impacts of Coastal and Marine Pollution 11

1.5 Challenges in Coastal and Marine Pollution 15

1.6 Summary 19

References 19

2 Pollution from Land-Based Sources: Industrial and Urban Runoff 27
Mihiri Indunil Gunasekara, Ishani Mahawaththa, Dilani Madhubhashini, and Kaushani Amarasena

2.1 Organic Marine and Coastal Pollutants 27

2.2 Inorganic Marine and Coastal Pollutants 28

2.3 Newer Forms of Marine and Coastal Pollutants 29

2.4 Climate Change and Marine and Coastal Pollution 30

2.5 Pollutant Transport from Land-Based Sources 31

2.6 Sources of Marine Pollution 35

2.7 Effects Related to Marine Pollution 37

References 39

3 Marine Pollution Issues Relating to Shipping, Ports, and Use of Marine Coatings 45
Christopher W. Haley and R. John Morrison

3.1 Introduction 45

3.2 Marine Pollution from Shipping 47

3.3 Pollution from Ship Wastes 52

3.4 Sewage 56

3.5 Ship Collisions and Pollution 57

3.6 Ports 58

3.7 Marine Coatings 61

3.8 Conclusions 62

References 63

4 Offshore Oil and Gas Operations: Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Methods 67
Savinda Arambawatta Lekamge, Ishani Mahawaththa, and S.D.N.A.M.A.M. Weerasinghe

4.1 Introduction 67

4.2 Global Status of Offshore Oil and Gas Explorations 68

4.3 Processes/Methods Involved in Offshore Oil and Gas Operations 70

4.4 Environmental Impacts 76

4.5 Mitigation Methods 81

4.6 Conclusions 83

References 83

5 Coastal and Marine Pollution from Agricultural Activities: Fertilizers and Pesticides 89
Jithya Wijesinghe, Shermila M. Botheju, and Nalika R. Dayananda

5.1 Introduction 89

5.2 Current Status and Trends in Use of Fertilizer and Pesticides in Agriculture 90

5.3 Pesticide Distribution in Coastal and Marine Environment 90

5.4 Pesticide Entering Pathways to Coastal and Marine Environment 91

5.5 Fertilizer Use and Losses from Agricultural Land to Coastal and Marine Environment 92

5.6 Impact on the Coastal and Marine Environment of Agrochemicals 93

5.7 Impacts of Agrarian-Based Synthetic Fertilizers and Pesticides on Marine and Coastal Life and Human Health 95

5.8 Impact on the Blue Economy 98

5.9 Innovative Solutions to Control and Prevent Coastal and Marine Pollution from Agricultural Activities 101

5.10 Innovative Solutions and Future Challenges 104

References 105

6 Ocean Warming, Acidification, Plastic Pollution, and Water Quality Deterioration: A Multifaceted Crisis Unveiled 111
Nalika R. Dayananda, Jithya Wijesinghe, Shermila M. Botheju, W.P.R.T. Perera, and J.A. Liyanage

6.1 Ocean Warming: Impact on Global Ocean System and Cryosphere 111

6.2 Water Quality Deterioration in Oceans 116

6.3 Ocean Acidification 120

6.4 Plastic Pollution 125

6.5 Cross-Disciplinary Solutions for Interconnected Nature of Ocean Warming Acidification, Plastic Pollution, and Water Quality Deterioration 131

6.6 Conclusion 132

References 132

7 Heavy Metal Pollution and Historical Legacies in Coastal–Marine Environment 139
Chamila Jinendra Nanayakkara, Nimila Dushyantha, Pubudi Dilshara, Nadeera Batapola, Nalin Ratnayake, Ranjith Premasiri, and Bandara Abeysinghe

7.1 Introduction 139

7.2 Evolution of Heavy Metal Pollution in Coastal and Marine Environments 140

7.3 Case Studies on Historical Legacies of Heavy Metal Contamination in Coastal and Marine Environments 142

7.4 Heavy Metals and Their Essentiality in the Environment 146

7.5 Prevention and Management of Heavy Metal Pollution in Coastal and Marine Environments 151

7.6 Conclusion 154

7.7 Future Directives 155

Acknowledgment 155

References 155

8 Marine Pollution due to Mariculture and Fishing Operations in Sri Lanka: Impacts and Mitigation Strategies 163
Menuka Udugama, Lahiru Udayanga, Suchima Gonapinuwala, and Dileepa de Croos

8.1 Mariculture in Sri Lanka 163

8.2 Marine Pollution by Aquaculture and Fisheries Practices and Impacts 165

8.3 Nutrient Pollution and Impacts from Fisheries and Mariculture Practices 165

8.4 Oil Pollution and Impacts from Fisheries and Mariculture Practices 168

8.5 Chemical Pollution and Impacts from Fisheries and Mariculture Practices 169

8.6 Plastic Pollution and Impacts from Fisheries and Mariculture Practices 170

8.7 Policy Framework Governing the Mariculture Sector in Sri Lanka 173

8.8 Potential Mitigation Measures, Approaches and Way Forward 174

References 176

9 Marine Macro-litter: Sources, Abundance, Impacts, and Solutions 183
Minh-Ky Nguyen

9.1 Introduction 183

9.2 Sources, Fate, and Transport of Marine Macro-litter 184

9.3 Abundance and Distribution of Marine Macro-litter 185

9.4 Impacts of Marine Macro-litter 187

9.5 Solution Approaches Toward Sustainable Marine Ecosystem 190

9.6 Conclusions and Recommendations 191

References 191

10 Nuclear and Radioactive Marine Pollution and Monitoring of Radioactivity in Oceans 197
R.M.N. Priyanga Rathnayake and Dulanjalee Rajapaksha

10.1 Introduction 197

10.2 Sources of Radioactivity in Marine Ecosystems 197

10.3 Important Radionuclides to the Marine Ecosystems, Their Chemistry, and Behaviors 205

10.4 Impact of Radioactive and Nuclear Pollution on Marine Ecosystem 206<


Meththika Vithanage is a Professor of Natural Resources and a founding Director at the Ecosphere Resilience Research Centre, University of Sri Jayewardenepura in Sri Lanka.

Sameera M. Samarasekara is a Senior Lecturer of Civil Engineering at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in Sri Lanka.

Bryan D. James is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Christopher M. Reddy is a Senior Scientist in the Department of Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in the United States.



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