Marine Pollution
by Geert Potters
Publisher: Bookboon 2013
ISBN-13: 9788740305401
Number of pages: 231
Description:
This book on marine pollution describes different threats to life in the oceans, as well as the relevant modern research methods. It ends with a description on international legislation preventing pollution by the maritime sector (MARPOL73/78). Meant for a student with already basic knowledge of biochemistry and physiology.
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