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Bioremediation, the use of microorganisms to degrade, sequester, or remove environmental contaminants, is an urgent need of our planet for protection and restoration from toxic contaminants. This book not only provides cutting edge information about bioremediation of aquatic and terrestrial habitats, but also highlights the gaps in our knowledge o

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This volume looks at recent advances in marine biotechnology, focusing on endocrine and reproductive biology. Topics include: neuroendocrine control of growth, reproduction and carbohydrate metabolism in molluscs, hormonal regulation of growth and reproduction in crustacea, and transgenic fish.

The use of marine organisms to degrade a variety of natural and synthetic substances in the marine environment is drawing attention for its potential in environmental restoration. This text's discussions include: petroleum spill bioremediation, use of spectroscopy and detoxification of mercury.

This two-volume set comprises "Part A - Seaweeds and Invertebrates" and "Part B - Fishes". The volumes present information to facilitate the aquaculture of a wide variety of food species. Possible solutions for the control of life cycles of species are presented.

Marine organisms have been found to be sources of numerous compounds that have applications in industry, agriculture and medicine. This volume explores ongoing efforts to develop these natural products into commercially viable materials.