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Document Type
Book Chapter
Department/Program
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Editors
Maurice P. Lynch and Elizabeth C. Krome
Publication Date
1988
Book Title
Understanding the Estuary: Advances in Chesapeake Bay Research - Proceedings of a Conference March 23-31, 1988
Publisher
Chesapeake Research Consortium
City
Solomons, Maryland
Series
CRC Publication No. 129 | CBP/TRS 24/88
Abstract
Settlement of the Chesapeake Bay region began in earnest in the early 17th century. The native American population and early colonists were impressed by the abundance of fish and shellfish and located their population centers to take advantage of these and other natu!al resources. Introduction of wastes into the bay was coincident with this settlement. As the human population increased, so did the pressure on the ecological system. In the 20th century significant quantities of synthetic chemicals began to be introduced, many of which were toxic and nonbiodegradable [Faust and Hunter 1971]. Today the areas surrounding the bay are experiencing unprecedented development; introduction of toxic organic pollutants has correspondingly increased. Water quality and the abundance of many aquatic organisms have suffered accordingly [O'Connor and Huggett 1988].
Recommended Citation
Hale, Robert C. and Huggett, Robert J., "Bioavailability of Organic Pollutants to Aquatic Organisms" (1988). VIMS Books and Book Chapters. 178.
https://scholarworks.wm.edu/vimsbooks/178
