Monitoring and Assessment of Pollutants in Coastal Waters, Sediments, and Biota

Dear Colleagues,

Humankind rapidly developed with industrialization and urbanization. Various chemicals, such as fossil fuels, polymers, pesticides, medical supplies, etc., were discovered, synthesized, or developed for convenience in human lives along the way. However, humans and environmental organisms are ironically facing the potential threat of those chemicals as ‘pollutants’ via accidental or intentional emission. The aquatic environment responds to anthropogenic pollutants, and coastal water plays an essential role in the fate of the pollutants it reaches from point and non-point sources.

In this regard, the aim of this Special Issue, entitled ‘Monitoring and Assessment of  Pollutants in Coastal Waters, Sediments, and Biota’, is to monitor and assess the extent of pollutants in coastal areas to protect and preserve marine organisms and humans. This Special Issue will directly or indirectly provide insight into managing pollutants.

Authors can freely discuss the pollutant issues in coastal water following the Special Issue’s aims. The pollutants include those that have adverse effects or toxicity potential in marine organisms and humans, such as POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants), PPCPs (Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products), microplastics, heavy metals, pesticides, antifouling paints, eutrophic matter, etc.

Prof. Dr. Hyeon-Seo Cho
Guest Editor

Dr. Huiho Jeong
Guest Editor Assistant

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