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Oceanic acidification : a comprehensive overview /

"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; bio...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Eisler, Ronald, 1932-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, ©2012.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:"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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xii, 252 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781439896310
1439896313