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- Title
Sediment assessment, management, and regulation in the 21st century.
- Authors
Wenning, Richard J.; Apitz, Sabine E.
- Abstract
The article discusses the advancements in sediment assessment, management, and regulation in the 21st century. It highlights the evolution of the definition of sediment quality, which now includes more than just toxicity and considers the chemical and physical characteristics of sediment that contribute to the health of aquatic ecosystems. The article also mentions the advances in sediment sampling methods and the development of new tools and methodologies for analyzing and interpreting sediment risk. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the role of sediments in supporting various ecosystem services and the need for sustainable sediment management strategies. The article concludes by calling for a reexamination of the scientific principles and tools used in sediment assessment and management to ensure the long-term protection of aquatic ecosystems.
- Subjects
AQUATIC biodiversity; TWENTY-first century; SEDIMENTS; SHORE protection; ECOSYSTEM services; EMERGING contaminants; MARINE sediments; ECOLOGICAL risk assessment
- Publication
Integrated Environmental Assessment & Management, 2024, Vol 20, Issue 4, p905
- ISSN
1551-3777
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/ieam.4949