Sustainable Management of Sediment Resources

Volume 1 of the "Sustainable Management of Sediment Resources" mini-series is the first attempt to fill many of these gaps in knowledge and also in practice. The volume includes sections on: Sampling; Characterization of contaminants in sediments being bioavailability the main issue; Chemical analysis; Biological analysis; Effect directed analysis and toxicity; Identification evaluation; Benthos sediment quality assessment; Modelling of pollutant fate and behaviour; and, Sediment quality guidelines. This first volume is applicable to a wide audience, from students at the graduate level, to experienced researchers and laboratory personnel in academia, industry and government. This volume is also available as part of a 4-volume set, ISBN 0444519599. It offers a broad overview on sediment quality and impact assessment of pollutants, and is suitable for both newcomers to the field of sediment treatment and specialists alike. It outlines practical examples of methods used in sediment quality analysis.