Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 30,52 MB
Release : 1989-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309040957
Book Description
The pervasive, widespread problem of contaminated marine sediments is an environmental issue of national importance, arising from decades of intentionally and unintentionally using coastal waters for waste disposal. This book examines the extent and significance of the problem, reviews clean-up and remediation technologies, assesses alternative management strategies, identifies research and development needs, and presents the committee's major findings and recommendations. Five case studies examine different ways in which a variety of sediment contamination problems are being handled.