1st Edition

Pollution in Tropical Aquatic Systems

By Des W. Connell Copyright 1992

    We have identified a need to draw together knowledge of physiochemical and biological aspects of pollution in tropical aquatic systems. This book results from this and we hope will assist in providing management strategies to protect these systems from pollution effects. In organising the book we have, as far as possible, attempted to cover the range of topics important in understanding pollution in tropical areas. Authors who are expert in their particular fields have been invited to contribute. We recognise that many topics remain uncovered but we hope will serve to assist in identifying these and stimulate interest in this area.

    1. Hydrodynamics of Tropical Coastal Marine Systems 2. The Behavior of Nutrients in Tropical Aquatic Ecosystems. Comparison of Tropical and Temperate Aquatic Ecosystems. 3 Physiological, Temperature Tolerance, and Behavioral Differences Between Tropical and Temperate Organisms 4. Oil Spills in the Tropics and Subtropics 5. Nutrients and Mangroves 6. Effects of Salinity on Coral Reefs 7. Water Quality Management in Tropical Ecosystems 8. Standards and Criteria for Pollution Control in Coral Reef Areas 9. Recreational Water Quality 10. Disposal of Wastes at Sea in Tropical Areas 11. Control of Metal Pollution in Tropical Rivers in Australia

    Biography

    Des W. Connell