The Black Sea Environment

1. Front Matter

   Pages I-XIV

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2. Introduction

   • Aleksey N. Kosarev, Andrey G. Kostianoy

   Pages 1-10

3. Brief History of the Black Sea Exploration and Oceanographic Investigation

   • Aleksey N. Kosarev, Igor S. Zonn

   Pages 11-30

4. Quaternary Paleogeography of the Azov–Black Sea Basin

   • Alexander A. Svitoch

   Pages 31-46

5. Coastal and Bottom Topography

   • Evgenii I. Ignatov

   Pages 47-62

6. The Sea of Azov

   • Aleksey N. Kosarev, Andrey G. Kostianoy, Tamara A. Shiganova

   Pages 63-89

7. River Mouths

   • Vadim N. Mikhailov, Maria V. Mikhailova

   Pages 91-133

8. Hydrometeorological Conditions

   • Aleksey N. Kosarev, Viktor S. Arkhipkin, Galina V. Surkova

   Pages 135-158

9. General Circulation

   • Valentin S. Tuzhilkin

   Pages 159-194

10. Mesoscale Water Dynamics

    • Anna I. Ginzburg, Andrey G. Zatsepin, Andrey G. Kostianoy, Nickolay A. Sheremet

    Pages 195-215

11. Thermohaline Structure of the Sea

    • Valentin S. Tuzhilkin

    Pages 217-253

12. Sea Surface Temperature Variability

    • Anna I. Ginzburg, Andrey G. Kostianoy, Nickolay A. Sheremet

    Pages 255-275

13. Vertical Hydrochemical Structure of the Black Sea

    • E. V. Yakushev, V. K. Chasovnikov, J. W. Murray, S. V. Pakhomova, O. I. Podymov, P. A. Stunzhas

    Pages 277-307

14. Hydrogen Sulfide in the Black Sea

    • Igor I. Volkov, Lev N. Neretin

    Pages 309-331

15. Seasonal and Interannual Variability of Remotely Sensed Chlorophyll

    • Nikolay P. Nezlin

    Pages 333-349

16. Biodiversity and Bioproductivity

    • Zosim Z. Finenko

    Pages 351-374

17. Introduced Species

    • Tamara Shiganova

    Pages 375-406

18. Environmental Issues of the Black Sea

    • Igor S. Zonn, Dmitry Y. Fashchuk, Anatoly I. Ryabinin

    Pages 407-421

19. Socioeconomic, Legal and Political Problems of the Black Sea

    • Igor S. Zonn, Sergey S. Zhiltsov

    Pages 423-437

20. Conclusions

    • Aleksey N. Kosarev, Andrey G. Kostianoy

    Pages 439-452

Environmental Chemistry is a relatively young science. Interest in this subject, however, is growing very rapidly and, although no agreement has been reached as yet about the exact content and limits of this interdisciplinary discipline, there appears to be increasing interest in seeing environmental topics which are based on chemistry embodied in this subject. One of the ?rst objectives of Environmental Chemistry must be the study of the environment and of natural chemical processes which occur in the environment. A major purpose of this series on Environmental Chemistry, therefore, is to present a reasonably uniform view of various aspects of the chemistry of the environment and chemical reactions occurring in the environment. The industrial activities of man have given a new dimension to Envir- mental Chemistry. We have now synthesized and described over ?ve million chemical compounds and chemical industry produces about hundred and ?fty million tons of synthetic chemicals annually. We ship billions of tons of oil per year and through mining operations and other geophysical modi?cations, large quantities of inorganic and organic materials are released from their natural deposits. Cities and metropolitan areas of up to 15 million inhabitants produce large quantities of waste in relatively small and con?ned areas. Much of the chemical products and waste products of modern society are released into the environment either during production, storage, transport, use or ultimate disposal. These released materials participate in natural cycles and reactions and frequently lead to interference and disturbance of natural systems.

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From the reviews:

"The book presents a systematisation and description of the knowledge accumulated today, based on numerous observational data, collected by the authors of the chapters during sea and shore expeditions … . This book addresses the specialists working in various fields of physical oceanography, marine chemistry, pollution studies, and biology and studying a cascade of problems … . It may also be useful to students and post-graduates specialising in oceanographic research, as many unique processes occur in this extremely interesting basin." (International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Vol. 88 (9), August, 2008)

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