Oceanic acidification [electronic resource] : a comprehensive overview /
Eisler, Ronald,1932-
Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press,
c2012.
"This book critically examines the available literature on oceanic acidification: including a historical review of pH and atmospheric CO2 levels over the millennia; natural and anthropogenic sources of CO2 to the atmosphere and sea surface; chemical, physical, and biological mode of action; biological effects of acidification to marine plants and animals under laboratory conditions; field observations on seawater chemistry and effects of declining pH; and various technical and political mitigation strategies. Written by Dr. Ronald Eisler, a noted authority on chemical risk assessment, the book summarizes real and projected effects of oceanic acidification"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction -- 2. Historical -- 3. Sources of oceanic acidification -- 4. Mode of action -- 5. Acidification effects on biota -- 6. Field studies -- 7. Modifiers -- 8. Mitigation -- 9. Concluding remarks.
"This book critically examines the available literature on oceanic acidification: including a historical review of pH and atmospheric CO2 levels over the millennia; natural and anthropogenic sources of CO2 to the atmosphere and sea surface; chemical, physical, and biological mode of action; biological effects of acidification to marine plants and animals under laboratory conditions; field observations on seawater chemistry and effects of declining pH; and various technical and political mitigation strategies. Written by Dr. Ronald Eisler, a noted authority on chemical risk assessment, the book summarizes real and projected effects of oceanic acidification"--Provided by publisher.
Description based on print version record.
Ocean acidification
Chemical oceanography.
Oceanic acidification.
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