Meso and Microplastic Risk Assessment in Marine Environments 1st Edition

Meso and Microplastic Risk Assessment in Marine Environments (1st Edition) by Selvam Sekar, Senapathi Venkatramanan, Chidambaram Sabarathinam, and Prasanna Mohan Viswanathan offers a rigorous, timely guide to understanding plastic pollution across coastal and open-ocean systems. This authoritative volume draws on contemporary field studies, analytical techniques, and modeling approaches to reveal how meso- and microplastics move, accumulate, and impact marine life and human communities.

Begin with a concise overview of sources, transport pathways, and fate of plastic particles in sediments, water columns, and biota. The book then delves into practical sampling protocols, laboratory analytics, ecotoxicological risk characterization, and numerical risk-assessment frameworks tailored for estuaries, continental shelves, and nearshore zones. Regional case studies — including South Asian coasts and broader Indian Ocean contexts — make the work especially relevant for researchers, policymakers, environmental consultants, and coastal managers seeking geo-specific solutions.

Readers will appreciate clear explanations of complex topics: particle dynamics, trophic transfer, exposure assessment, and policy implications for waste management and mitigation. Each chapter balances scientific depth with actionable recommendations, helping translate data into robust management strategies and monitoring programs.

Why this book matters: whether you are developing environmental impact assessments, designing monitoring networks, or shaping marine plastic policy, this volume equips you with validated methods and evidence-based guidance. The authors’ combined expertise delivers a practical roadmap for assessing and reducing plastic-related ecological and human health risks.

For scientists, regulators, and practitioners focused on marine pollution and coastal resilience, Meso and Microplastic Risk Assessment in Marine Environments is an essential reference. Order your copy to strengthen your research, inform policy, and advance sustainable solutions for vulnerable marine ecosystems.

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