Marine Ecotoxicology

Chapter 1. Contaminants in the Marine Environment

• 1.1. Introduction
• 1.2. Sources and Properties
• 1.3. Analytical Approaches
• 1.4. Occurrence in the Marine Environment
• 1.5. Microplastics in the Marine Environment
• 1.6. Future Trends
• 1.7. Conclusions

Chapter 2. Contemporary Methods for Statistical Design and Analysis

• 2.1. Introduction
• 2.2. Toxicity Measures
• 2.3. Design Considerations
• 2.4. Data Processing and Handling
• 2.5. Estimation and Inference
• 2.6. Concentration–Response Modeling
• 2.7. Species Sensitivity Distribution Modeling
• 2.8. Statistical Software Tools for Ecotoxicology
• 2.9. Future Possibilities

Chapter 3. Dynamic Modeling for Uptake and Effects of Chemicals

• 3.1. Introduction
• 3.2. General Modeling Principles
• 3.3. Toxicokinetics
• 3.4. General Introduction on Toxicodynamics
• 3.5. Effects on Survival
• 3.6. Effects on Sublethal Endpoints
• 3.7. Population Level and Higher
• 3.8. Future Possibilities

Chapter 4. Bioaccumulation and Biomonitoring

• 4.1. General Principles of Bioaccumulation
• 4.2. Bioaccumulation Modeling
• 4.3. Kinetic Parameters
• 4.4. Application of Bioaccumulation Modeling
• 4.5. Biomonitoring
• 4.6. Principles of Biomonitoring and Some Considerations
• 4.7. Future Possibilities and Probabilities

Chapter 5. Biomarkers and Effects

• 5.1. Introduction
• 5.2. Biomarkers
• 5.3. High-Throughput Screening Techniques or “Omics”
• 5.4. Future Possibilities and Probabilities

Chapter 6. Saltwater Toxicity Tests

• 6.1. Introduction
• 6.2. Terminology
• 6.3. General Saltwater Toxicity Test Methodology and Procedures

Chapter 7. Sediment Toxicity Testing

• 7.1. Introduction
• 7.2. How to Conduct a Sediment Toxicity Test
• 7.3. Toxicity Identification Evaluation for Whole Sediments
• 7.4. More from Less (Future Possibilities and Probabilities)

Chapter 8. Mesocosm and Field Toxicity Testing in the Marine Context

• 8.1. Introduction
• 8.2. Mesocosms as a Management Tool for the Protection of Marine Ecosystems
• 8.3. General Design of Aquatic Mesocosms
• 8.4. Thinking Bigger: Developing Systems for Large Fish
• 8.5. Some Specific Considerations for the Design of Marine Mesocosms
• 8.6. Future Possibilities
• 8.7. Conclusions: Utility of Mesocosm Testing in Marine Ecotoxicology

Chapter 9. Ecological Risk and Weight of Evidence Assessments

• 9.1. Introduction
• 9.2. Ecological Risk Assessment
• 9.3. Weight of Evidence
• 9.4. Marine Ecotoxicology Within Ecological Risk Assessment and Weight of Evidence
• 9.5. Future Possibilities and Probabilities

Chapter 10. Global Change

• 10.1. Introduction
• 10.2. Catchment-Land Use Changes
• 10.3. Ports and Industry-Associated Changes
• 10.4. Climate Change
• 10.5. Future Research Needs and New Tools for Assessing Impacts in Marine Ecosystems
• 10.6 Conclusions