Essays about: "sea pollution"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 81 essays containing the words sea pollution.

  1. 6. Living in a lifeless sea : how the ecological degradation of the Baltic Sea is affecting people living in its coastal zone on Gotland

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Lara Johanna Katharina Kerschl; [2023]
    Keywords : Baltic Sea; ecological degradation; lifeworlds; Gotland; phenomenology;

    Abstract : Facing a number of different environmental problems, such as intense oxygen depletion, overfishing and various forms of marine pollution, the Baltic Sea is one of the most degraded seas on earth. While the aspects of its ecological degradation are well-researched, only few studies have focused on how the Baltic Sea’s state is affecting the 85 million people living in its coastal zone. READ MORE

  3. 7. SINGLE AND COMBINED EXPOSURE OF POLYSTYRENE NANOPARTICLES AND NORTH SEA MARINE OIL IN TWO IN VITRO FISH MODELS

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Monica Olsson; [2022-10-05]
    Keywords : Polystyrene nanoparticles; crude oil; combined toxicity; cytotoxicity; oxidative stress;

    Abstract : The awareness of micro-and nanoplastic pollution and its impact on the marine ecosystem has increased over the last decade. Nanoplastics may affect aquatic organisms since their small size and high surface-to-volume ratio increases their bioavailability and ability to cross biological membranes. READ MORE

  4. 8. Manufacturing in Europe Vs. North America : A case study of a global manufacturer

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Logistik och verksamhetsledning

    Author : Oskar Högklint; Oscar Bergstrand; [2022]
    Keywords : Supply chain; Logistics; ABC-calculations; Transportation calculations; risks;

    Abstract : Abstract  Purpose – The purpose of this study is to investigate if it is more efficient and effective to manufacture in North America or supply from Europe. This will be calculated with the help of a tool created by the two authors. READ MORE

  5. 9. Microplastics in the Gulf of Bothnia, SwedenA comparison between Österfjärden and Örefjärden.

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Emma Overgaard; [2021]
    Keywords : IR; Microplastic; pollution; polymer composition; surface water; visual characterization;

    Abstract : Microplastics are emerging pollutants in the marine environment, including a range of polymers modified by varying quantities of additives and sorbed pollutants, differing in size, colour, and shape. This study focuses on characterization and quantification through visual characterization of microplastics >300 μm in surface water and at 5-meter depth in the Gulf of Bothnia. READ MORE

  6. 10. Urban Mutualism

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Sigrun Mestvedt Borgen; [2021]
    Keywords : Stockholm; Royal Sea Port; Norra Djurgårdsstaden; biodiversity; urban development; industrial; harbour; social-ecological; green wedges; gröna kilar;

    Abstract : The city of Stockholm has set the goal to build 140 000 new residential units by 2030 to meet the demand of a growing urban population. Simultaneously we are seeing a decline in biodiversity in and surrounding the city. Some of the main factors are climate change, pollution, overexploitation and habitat destruction. READ MORE