The Effects of UV Radiation in the Marine Environment

Book Overview

The increased UV radiation on Earth has far-reaching consequences. This book provides a comprehensive review of UV radiation effects in the marine environment. A team of respected contributors provide multidisciplinary coverage, discussing all aspects from a physical, chemical and biological perspective. The book begins by describing the attenuation of UV radiation in the atmosphere and sea water, outlining the photochemical reactions involved and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521632188
• ISBN13: 9780521632188
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.7" x 10.0"