This richly illustrated book serves as the ideal guide to the items
that litter the world’s beaches. Forget sea shells and other fauna
and flora. Here, you will find what a beachcomber is actually most
likely to encounter these days: glass, plastic, wood, metal, paper,
oil, and other sources of marine pollution! Complete with nearly 700
photographs, this guide shows the full range of marine debris items,
each presented with insight and a pinch of humor. In addition, the
author provides full details about these items. You will learn
everything worth knowing about them. This includes not just their
sources and decomposition stages. Discover the threat each item poses
to these beautiful environments as well as prevention strategies,
clean-up recommendations, alternative products, and recycling and
upcycling ideas. Beyond the aesthetic issue, marine debris poses a
threat to wildlife, human health, and economic welfare. This book arms
you with the knowledge you need to combatthese disgraceful and often
hazardous eyesores. Become a beach detective! Travel the world’s
most beloved tourist destinations with this ultimate beach read and
help restore these fascinating environments to their natural beauty.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9783319907284
Publisert
2018
Utgiver
Vendor
Springer
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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