商品描述
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles measuring less than 5 millimeters. Though microscopic in size, these pervasive pollutants have a massive impact on aquatic systems worldwide, with disastrous consequences for our environment, wildlife, and ultimately, human well-being. The study of MPs and their effects on aquatic ecology is of utmost importance in determining the far-reaching implications of these particles on the health of our planet and the safety of our food systems. By comprehending the ecological consequences, we can take informed actions to reduce plastic waste, improve waste management practices, and protect the health and integrity of our aquatic ecosystems for future generations. Microplastics: Ecological and Food Security Implications not only articulates the extent of the problem, but also develops practicable harm mitigation strategies. Expert researchers discuss the disruptions MPs cause in the food web, altering predator-prey dynamics and even the composition of aquatic environments, as accumulation of MPs in sediments impacts nutrient cycling. When MPs find their way into our food systems, they can cause physical effects such as effects such as internal blockages, damage to the digestive system, and impaired reproduction. Solutions-oriented, Microplastics: Ecological and Food Security Implications delves into tangible strategies to reduce plastic waste, improve waste management practices, and advocate for policy changes. By empowering readers with concrete measures, it encourages active participation in combating MP pollution.
商品描述(中文翻譯)
微塑料是指直徑小於5毫米的微小塑料顆粒。儘管其尺寸微小，但這些普遍存在的污染物對全球水生系統造成了巨大的影響，對我們的環境、野生動物，最終也對人類的福祉帶來災難性的後果。研究微塑料（MPs）及其對水生生態的影響對於確定這些顆粒對我們星球健康和食品系統安全的深遠影響至關重要。通過理解生態後果，我們可以採取知情的行動來減少塑料廢物、改善廢物管理實踐，並保護我們水生生態系統的健康和完整性，以造福未來世代。
《微塑料：生態與食品安全的影響》不僅闡明了問題的範圍，還制定了可行的減害策略。專家研究人員討論了微塑料在食物鏈中造成的擾動，改變了捕食者與獵物之間的動態，甚至影響了水生環境的組成，因為微塑料在沉積物中的積累影響了養分循環。當微塑料進入我們的食品系統時，可能會造成物理影響，例如內部阻塞、消化系統損傷和生殖能力受損。以解決方案為導向的《微塑料：生態與食品安全的影響》深入探討了減少塑料廢物、改善廢物管理實踐和倡導政策變革的具體策略。通過賦予讀者具體的措施，它鼓勵積極參與對抗微塑料污染。
作者簡介
Professor (Dr.) Adnan Abubakr Professor (Dr.) Adnan Abubakr is a distinguished academic and researcher currently serving as Professor of Limnology and Head of the Division of Aquatic Environmental Management, Faculty of Fisheries, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K). He holds both M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Limnology from the Department of Limnology, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, with expertise in water and wastewater analysis, including analytical and bacteriological techniques applicable to freshwater and brackish water systems. Dr. Abubakr specializes in the design and development of artificial wetland systems for wastewater treatment. With over 15 years of extensive experience in teaching, research, and extension in the field of aquatic ecology, he has significantly contributed to the advancement of aquatic environmental sciences. He played a pivotal role in establishing the M.F.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programs in Aquatic Environmental Management within the Division of AEM at SKUAST-K. A prolific researcher, Dr. Abubakr has published more than 60 research papers in peer-reviewed journals. He has successfully completed two externally funded and three university-funded research projects and has supervised more than 20 postgraduate and doctoral students in their research pursuits. Dr. Adnan Amin Dr. Adnan Amin is an Assistant Professor cum Junior Scientist in the Division of Aquatic Environmental Management at the Faculty of Fisheries, Rangil, Ganderbal, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology--Kashmir (SKUAST-K). He earned his undergraduate degree from the College of Fishery Science Muthukur, Nellore, under Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU), Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. He completed his Master's at the College of Fisheries, Mangalore, specializing in Aquatic Environment Management, and obtained his Doctorate from the College of Fisheries, Ratnagiri, in the same field. Dr. Amin's research interests encompass aquatic toxicology, limnology, and the impact of emerging contaminants on aquatic ecosystems. His significant contributions include studies on heavy metal and pesticide toxicity in aquatic organisms and the effects of climate change on aquatic biodiversity. He has published over 35 research papers in national and international peer-reviewed journals, along with five book chapters, ten review papers, and eighteen magazine articles. In recognition of his academic excellence, Dr. Amin received a merit fellowship during his Master's program. He holds life membership in the Society of Fisheries and Life Science, College of Fisheries, Mangalore. His editorial contributions include co-editing books such as "Xenobiotics in Aquatic Animals: Reproductive and Developmental Impacts," "Food Security, Nutrition and Sustainability Through Aquaculture Technologies," and "Coldwater Fisheries and Aquaculture Management: Technology for Sustainable Food Production." Dr. Amin's work is widely cited, with his publications receiving numerous citations, reflecting his impact in the field of aquatic environmental management Dr. Monisa M. Malik Dr. Monisa M. Malik is currently serving as an Assistant Professor cum Junior Scientist in the Division of Aquatic Environmental Management, Faculty of Fisheries, Rangil, Ganderbal, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology - Kashmir (SKUAST-K). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Fisheries Science from Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth (DBSKKV), Dapoli, where she was recognized as the Best Academic Performer and honored with the Best Student Award. Dr. Malik completed both her Master's and Ph.D. in Fisheries Science from SKUAST-Kashmir, earning a Gold Medal for her outstanding performance during her Master's program. She is also a recipient of the prestigious National INSPIRE Fellowship for her doctoral research. Her research expertise includes Limnology, Wastewater Treatment, Aquatic Ecology, and Aquatic Environmental Management. Dr. Malik is an active member of several editorial boards, including the International Journal of Energy and Environmental Science, Journal of Zoo Biology, and Nature Science e-Magazine. In addition, she holds life memberships in reputed organizations such as the Journal of Fisheries and Life Sciences and the Journal of Environmental Biology. Dr. Malik has contributed over 22 research articles to national and international peer-reviewed journals and is the author of a book published by an international publisher. She has also written several impactful book chapters. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized with a Best Poster Presentation Award from a national organization.
作者簡介(中文翻譯)
阿德南·阿布巴克教授 (Dr. Adnan Abubakr) 阿德南·阿布巴克教授 (Dr. Adnan Abubakr) 是一位傑出的學者和研究者，目前擔任克什米爾農業科學與技術大學 (Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, SKUAST-K) 水域環境管理系的水文學教授及系主任。他擁有博帕爾巴卡圖拉大學 (Barkatullah University) 水文學系的碩士及博士學位，專長於水和廢水分析，包括適用於淡水和鹹水系統的分析及細菌學技術。 阿布巴克博士專注於廢水處理的人工濕地系統的設計與開發。在水域生態學領域擁有超過15年的教學、研究和推廣經驗，他對水域環境科學的發展做出了重要貢獻。他在SKUAST-K的水域環境管理系建立了碩士 (M.F.Sc.) 和博士 (Ph.D.) 學位課程中發揮了關鍵作用。 作為一位多產的研究者，阿布巴克博士在同行評審的期刊上發表了超過60篇研究論文。他成功完成了兩個外部資助和三個大學資助的研究項目，並指導了超過20名研究生和博士生的研究工作。 阿德南·阿敏博士 (Dr. Adnan Amin) 阿德南·阿敏博士 (Dr. Adnan Amin) 是克什米爾農業科學與技術大學 (Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology--Kashmir, SKUAST-K) 水域環境管理系的助理教授兼初級科學家。他在安得拉邦提魯帕提的斯里·文卡特斯瓦拉獸醫大學 (Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, SVVU) 的漁業科學學院獲得了本科學位。他在曼加羅爾漁業學院完成碩士學位，專攻水域環境管理，並在拉特納吉里漁業學院獲得同一領域的博士學位。 阿敏博士的研究興趣包括水域毒理學、水文學以及新興污染物對水生生態系統的影響。他的重要貢獻包括對水生生物中重金屬和農藥毒性的研究，以及氣候變化對水生生物多樣性的影響。他在國內外同行評審的期刊上發表了超過35篇研究論文，並撰寫了五章書籍、十篇綜述文章和十八篇雜誌文章。 為了表彰他的學術卓越，阿敏博士在碩士課程中獲得了優秀獎學金。他是曼加羅爾漁業學院生命科學學會的終身會員。他的編輯貢獻包括共同編輯《水生動物中的外源性物質：生殖和發展影響》、《通過水產養殖技術實現食品安全、營養和可持續性》以及《冷水漁業和水產養殖管理：可持續食品生產的技術》等書籍。 阿敏博士的工作被廣泛引用，他的出版物獲得了眾多引用，反映了他在水域環境管理領域的影響。 莫尼莎·M·馬利克博士 (Dr. Monisa M. Malik) 莫尼莎·M·馬利克博士 (Dr. Monisa M. Malik) 目前擔任克什米爾農業科學與技術大學 (Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology - Kashmir, SKUAST-K) 水域環境管理系的助理教授兼初級科學家。她擁有來自德巴拉薩赫布·薩萬特孔坎農業大學 (Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, DBSKKV) 的漁業科學學士學位，並被評為最佳學術表現者，獲得最佳學生獎。 馬利克博士在SKUAST-Kashmir完成了漁業科學的碩士和博士學位，並因其在碩士課程中的優異表現獲得金獎。她還因其博士研究獲得了著名的國家INSPIRE獎學金。 她的研究專長包括水文學、廢水處理、水域生態學和水域環境管理。馬利克博士是多個編輯委員會的活躍成員，包括《國際能源與環境科學期刊》、《動物學期刊》和《自然科學電子雜誌》。此外，她還是《漁業與生命科學期刊》和《環境生物學期刊》等知名組織的終身會員。 馬利克博士在國內外同行評審的期刊上發表了超過22篇研究文章，並是一本由國際出版社出版的書籍的作者。她還撰寫了幾個有影響力的書籍章節。她的學術貢獻獲得了國家組織頒發的最佳海報展示獎。
