This is a broad overview of the impact of various common polluting chemicals on fish in lakes and rivers, and ways in which these substances can be controlled. The book is aimed at all those interested in fisheries and the environment who need a general introduction to pollution. The author presents the problems in a rational scientific framework, rather than using an emotional or sensational approach.
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This book provides a broad overview of the impact of various common polluting chemicals on fish in lakes and rivers, and ways in which these substances can be controlled. It is aimed at all those interested in fisheries and the environment who need a general introduction to pollution which presents the problem in a rational scientific framework, rather than using an emotional or sensational approach.
This book provides a broad overview of the impact of various common polluting chemicals on fish in lakes and rivers, and ways in which these substances can be controlled. It is aimed at all those interested in fisheries
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1992). 1992 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 240mm). Ppxvi,176. B/w charts, line drawings, bibliography. Turquoise coer with line drawing, issued without dust-wrapper. Slight dust marks and lean to spine, else very good. "The aquatic environment is showing signs of man's activities. And our freshwater fisheries have not escaped the effects of. the discharge of chemicals and wastes. This book describes post-war efforts to protect the fisheries from such pollution, and discusses the different approaches which have been made towards their preservation and restoration. The main purpose of this book is to introduce the technical non-specialist to the complexities of the subject through a balanced overall view." Chapters include: Introduction; What is pollution? - definitions and effects; Assessing the toxicity of chemicals; Sub-lethal tests with fish; Effects of some common pollutants on fish; Toxicity of mixtures; Deveoplment of water quality standards to protect fish; Protection of freshwater fish; The economic value of freshwater fisheries; General conclusions. . N° de réf. du vendeur 55907
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