Download or read book Chemistry and Biogeochemistry of Estuaries written by Eric Olausson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1980 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended as a monograph for a wide range of scientists in environmental sciences. The focus is placed on the chemistry and biogeochemistry of estuaries but outlines are also given of human and physical factors, biotic transport, and the biological processes necessary for a better understanding of the management of estuaries. Particular attention is paid to the distribution of chlorinated hydrocarbons, oil pollution problems, and the recovery capacity and decontamination of estuaries.