ABSTRACT

Estuaries in every country exemplify the same paradox- they are among the most productive ecosystems and also among the most impacted by anthropogenic activities. And although estuarine biodiversity is key to the ecological and economic health of coastal regions, estuaries are exposed to toxic effluents transported by rivers from remote and nearby

chapter 1|18 pages

Introduction

chapter 3|28 pages

Quantification of Contaminants

chapter 13|26 pages

Foraminifera

chapter 16|26 pages

Conclusions