Contaminants of Emerging Concern in the Marine Environment 1st Edition

Contaminants of Emerging Concern in the Marine Environment (1st Edition) by Victor Leon and Juan Bellas is a timely, authoritative exploration of the pollutants reshaping coastal and ocean health worldwide. If you follow marine science, environmental policy, or coastal resource management, this book draws you in with clear explanations of what these contaminants are, where they come from, and why they matter now more than ever.

Inside, readers will find a balanced mix of rigorous science and practical insight: definitions and classifications of emerging contaminants, pathways into estuaries and continental shelves, analytical methods for detection, and frameworks for ecological and human-health risk assessment. Topics range from pharmaceuticals and personal-care Books to microplastics, PFAS, flame retardants, and novel industrial chemicals. The text emphasizes real-world relevance with global and regional perspectives — from temperate Atlantic coasts to tropical shelf seas — making it immediately useful for researchers, regulators, consultants, and advanced students.

Written in an accessible yet professional tone, the authors synthesize current research and policy debates without sacrificing nuance. The result is a resource that not only informs but equips practitioners with the context needed to design monitoring programs, advise mitigation strategies, and contribute to effective coastal management.

Whether you’re building a reference library for an environmental lab, developing coastal policy, or studying marine pollution, Contaminants of Emerging Concern in the Marine Environment, 1st Edition is an essential, contemporary guide to one of the most pressing challenges facing our oceans today. Add this authoritative volume to your collection and stay ahead in marine environmental science.

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