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Synthesizing up-to-date findings from multiple continents and disciplines, Birds and Persistent Organic Pollutants fills a critical gap in ecotoxicology, providing the first comprehensive volume dedicated solely to birds and persistent organic pollutants (POPs).POPs continue to pose a significant and long-term threat to ecological systems worldwide, with birds serving as some of the most informative indicators of environmental contamination. This book examines how these chemicals move through ecosystems, accumulate in avian species, and influence physiological processes, population dynamics, and conservation outcomes. Spanning a diversity of habitats—from Arctic marine systems to agricultural landscapes in the tropics—it provides a global perspective on how POPs interact with avian ecology under both historical and emerging contaminant scenarios.Integrating mechanistic, ecological, and applied perspectives, the chapters collectively explore real-world exposure pathways, species-specific responses, and the broader implications for biomonitoring and environmental management. The book also highlights the continued relevance of legacy pollutants alongside emerging chemical concerns, offering a nuanced view of contaminant risk in a changing world.Key Features:Integrates ecotoxicological mechanisms with field-based avian studies across multiple ecosystemsIncludes diverse case studies on seabirds, raptors, terrestrial birds, and agricultural speciesExplores physiological impacts such as endocrine disruption, oxidative stress, and bioaccumulation dynamicsExamines birds as biomonitors for tracking spatial and temporal trends in POP contaminationLinks contaminant exposure to conservation challenges and ecosystem-level risk assessment.An essential resource for researchers, graduate students, and professionals in ecotoxicology, ornithology, environmental science, and conservation biology, this also serves as a valuable reference for those involved in environmental monitoring, risk assessment, and policy development related to persistent pollutants.

Synthesizing up-to-date findings from multiple continents and disciplines, Birds and Persistent Organic Pollutants fills a critical gap in ecotoxicology, providing the first comprehensive volume dedicated solely to birds and persistent organic pollutants (POPs).POPs continue to pose a significant and long-term threat to ecological systems worldwide, with birds serving as some of the most informative indicators of environmental contamination. This book examines how these chemicals move through ecosystems, accumulate in avian species, and influence physiological processes, population dynamics, and conservation outcomes. Spanning a diversity of habitats—from Arctic marine systems to agricultural landscapes in the tropics—it provides a global perspective on how POPs interact with avian ecology under both historical and emerging contaminant scenarios.Integrating mechanistic, ecological, and applied perspectives, the chapters collectively explore real-world exposure pathways, species-specific responses, and the broader implications for biomonitoring and environmental management. The book also highlights the continued relevance of legacy pollutants alongside emerging chemical concerns, offering a nuanced view of contaminant risk in a changing world.Key Features:Integrates ecotoxicological mechanisms with field-based avian studies across multiple ecosystemsIncludes diverse case studies on seabirds, raptors, terrestrial birds, and agricultural speciesExplores physiological impacts such as endocrine disruption, oxidative stress, and bioaccumulation dynamicsExamines birds as biomonitors for tracking spatial and temporal trends in POP contaminationLinks contaminant exposure to conservation challenges and ecosystem-level risk assessment.An essential resource for researchers, graduate students, and professionals in ecotoxicology, ornithology, environmental science, and conservation biology, this also serves as a valuable reference for those involved in environmental monitoring, risk assessment, and policy development related to persistent pollutants.

Mangroves are among the most productive and diverse ecosystems on Earth, providing a range of ecosystem services that benefit millions of people and support global sustainability goals. However, mangroves are also highly vulnerable to climatechange impacts, such as sea level rise, storms, salinity changes, and erosion, which threaten their survival and functionality. This book aims to provide researchers with the latest scientific knowledge and practical tools to understand, assess, and enhance the adaptation and resilience of mangroves to climate change. It covers topics such as mangrove ecology and distribution, mangrove ecosystem services and valuation, mangrove adaptation and resilience mechanisms and indicators, mangrove restoration and conservation strategies, mangrove governance and policy frameworks, and mangrove modelling and mapping approaches. The book also showcases case studies from different regions of the world, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of mangrove management in a changing world. The book is intended to serve as a valuable reference and resource for researchers, students, practitioners, policymakers, and anyone interested in mangrove science and management.