Oil Pollution And Its Environmental Impact In The Arabian Gulf Region

Author : M. Al-Azab,W. El-Shorbagy,S. Al-Ghais
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2005-11-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080457800

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Oil Pollution and its Environmental Impact in the Arabian Gulf Region by M. Al-Azab,W. El-Shorbagy,S. Al-Ghais Pdf

Situated within the richest oil area in the world, the Arabian Gulf represents a stressed ecosystem with scarce published data and environmental studies. The oil-related activities cause significant damages to different ecosystem components such as coral reefs, algal mats, mangrove and other habitats. In addition to the increasing potential of pollution and its adverse effect on the ecosystem, oil spills and relevant implications can severely affect the main source of desalinated water for the Gulf countries due to their limited water resources. Interest in pollution issues associated with Arabian Gulf has been growing in the last few years. These issues include identification and documentation of the major sources of oil pollution in the Gulf region, evaluation of the analytical methods used to identify the different types of pollutants, review of the recent advances in oil pollution impact treatment and prevention, develop stronger cooperation ties between interested members of the community, and encourage awareness of the oil pollution as a serious environmental problem in the region. This book compiles recent studies addressing the above issues grouped in four categories; monitoring and characterizing oil spills, modeling the fate of pollutants and oil slicks in marine water, environmental effects of oil pollution on the ecosystem components, and combating, prevention and treatment of oil pollution. * Studies oil pollution issues in association with the Arabian Gulf * Compiles recent case studies conducted in the Arabian Gulf * Addresses diverse topics related to pollution issues in the marine water in general and in the Arabian Gulf in particular

Author : M. Sadiq,J.C. McCain
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401116855

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The Gulf War Aftermath by M. Sadiq,J.C. McCain Pdf

In 1962 Rachel Carson warned of the consequences of man's pollution in her book Silent Spring, a book that some feel marks the real beginning of our environmental awareness. Silent Spring told of the consequences of our increasing pesticide use to birds. Almost 30 years after her warning, the western Arabian Gulf experienced its "silent spring" when approximately 100,000 to 250,000 waterbirds died, along with millions of other organisms, due to the massive oil spill that resulted due to Gulf war. The magnitude of our environmental problems has continued to grow during the last thirty years to a point where even the "doomsday" environmentalists could hardly have envisioned back in 1962. It seems the death of yet uncounted thousands of humans was not sufficient for Saddam Husain. His desire for power and infamy led him to unleash environmental war on mankind. At the end of the Gulf war he set ablaze the oil fields of Kuwait and released more oil into the sea than had been spilled at any time throughout history. These actions were despicable and an affront to civilized man. A quality environment should be a right of all mankind, and to wage war by deliberately polluting the earth cannot be tolerated.

Author : Farouk El-Baz,R.M. Makharita
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317219880

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The Gulf War and the Environment by Farouk El-Baz,R.M. Makharita Pdf

The Gulf War inflicted dramatic environmental damage upon the fragile desert and shore environments of Kuwait and north eastern Saudi Arabia. Marine environments experienced oil spills; inland, oil lakes and burning oil wells caused widespread pollution. This book, first published in 1994, presents an in-depth analysis of these environmental disasters, their long-term consequences, and potential ways to repair the damage.

Author : Abdulaziz H. Abuzinada,Hans-Jörg Barth,Friedhelm Krupp,Benno Böer,Thabit Zahran Al Abdessalaam
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783764379476

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Protecting the Gulf's Marine Ecosystems from Pollution by Abdulaziz H. Abuzinada,Hans-Jörg Barth,Friedhelm Krupp,Benno Böer,Thabit Zahran Al Abdessalaam Pdf

This volume reviews present sources and levels of pollution in The Gulf, assesses their causes and effects on biota and ecosystems, and identifies preventive and remedial measures reducing levels of pollution and mitigating adverse impacts. It is supported by UNESCO, Doha.

Author : Ahmed El-Nemr
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1594546150

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Petroleum Contamination in Warm and Cold Marine Environments by Ahmed El-Nemr Pdf

The book describes the oil spill and its fate in the marine environment and clarifies how to treat and reduce oil input in coastal and offshore waters. How much oil is entering the world-wide marine environment is also discussed. The ecological impacts of oil spills and the hazardous effects of petroleum on marine habitats are also discussed.

Author : V. Subramanian
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789048130023

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Coastal Environments by V. Subramanian Pdf

This book deals with the major issues being faced by the coastal population in Asia with emphasis on natural and man-made hazards, climate change impact and pressures caused by mega cities along Asian coasts. The edited book contains chapters authored by experts who are well known in their own fields of specialization relevant to coastal processes. Emphasis has been given to almost all regions of Aisan coast although coverage for south and south eastern regions of Asia is rather strong. Each chapter has been peer reviewed and revised before acceptance. In this book practical suggestions to mitigate problems in sustainable management of coastal regions are also discussed. The book will be useful for students, researchers in physical and social science, policy makers and climate change specialists.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Gulf Pollution Task Force
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Government publications
ISBN : SRLF:AA0006615074

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The Environmental Aftermath of the Gulf War by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Gulf Pollution Task Force Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Transportation Research Board,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Marine Board,Ocean Studies Board,Committee on Oil in the Sea: Inputs, Fates, and Effects
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2003-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309084383

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Oil in the Sea III by National Research Council,Transportation Research Board,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Marine Board,Ocean Studies Board,Committee on Oil in the Sea: Inputs, Fates, and Effects Pdf

Since the early 1970s, experts have recognized that petroleum pollutants were being discharged in marine waters worldwide, from oil spills, vessel operations, and land-based sources. Public attention to oil spills has forced improvements. Still, a considerable amount of oil is discharged yearly into sensitive coastal environments. Oil in the Sea provides the best available estimate of oil pollutant discharge into marine waters, including an evaluation of the methods for assessing petroleum load and a discussion about the concerns these loads represent. Featuring close-up looks at the Exxon Valdez spill and other notable events, the book identifies important research questions and makes recommendations for better analysis ofâ€"and more effective measures againstâ€"pollutant discharge. The book discusses: Inputâ€"where the discharges come from, including the role of two-stroke engines used on recreational craft. Behavior or fateâ€"how oil is affected by processes such as evaporation as it moves through the marine environment. Effectsâ€"what we know about the effects of petroleum hydrocarbons on marine organisms and ecosystems. Providing a needed update on a problem of international importance, this book will be of interest to energy policy makers, industry officials and managers, engineers and researchers, and advocates for the marine environment.

Author : Peter Kassler
Publisher : Chatham House (Formerly Riia)
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105028555675

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Environmental Issues for the Gulf by Peter Kassler Pdf

This book lays the groundwork for a strategy of sustainable development for the United Arab Emirates and its neighbors into the twenty-first century.

Author : Kattalai Sivasubramanya Ramachandran
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015029961862

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Gulf War and Environmental Problems by Kattalai Sivasubramanya Ramachandran Pdf

Author : Nuzrat Yar Khan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Ecosystem health
ISBN : UCSD:31822031540487

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The Gulf Ecosystem by Nuzrat Yar Khan Pdf

Author : Andrew Price
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Fishes
ISBN : 9782831702056

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The 1991 Gulf War by Andrew Price Pdf

This book summarizes the results of survey under-taken by IUCN and collaborators of the immediate and mid-term environmental damage arising from the Gulf War, in particular the massive oil spillage.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Oil pollution of the sea
ISBN : IND:30000054719335

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Marine Oil Pollution by Anonim Pdf

Author : Lewis R. Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Marine ecology
ISBN : UCR:31210009650456

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Fate and Effect of Oil in the Aquatic Environment, Gulf Coast Region by Lewis R. Brown Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Air
ISBN : STANFORD:36105009196101

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Environmental Crisis in the Gulf by Anonim Pdf