Résumé :
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This book provides information on how to evaluate sediment contamination and its effects on aquatic ecosystems. it presents an integrated ecosystem approach by detailing effective assessment methods, considerations and effects to each major component of marine and freshwater systems, including the benthos, plankton and fish communities. the approaches emphasize defining habitat conditions, toxican bioavailability, factors influencing toxicity, biomarkers, acute and chronic toxicity, study design, collection methods and epa management strategies.
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