This overview summarises the present knowledge on major sources of pollution, which are of concern for the Mediterranean Sea. Eutrophication, red tides, organic loads, hydrocarbon spills, heavy metal contamination and their biological effects are described on the light of the ecological characteristics of the Mediterranean. In particular special attention is paid to the "new pollution" processes; i.e., the introduction of novel substances with biological activity that might have synergetic effects with "classical pollutants". Different compartments and marine ecosystems are considered and compared. The degree of anthropogenic impact and its apparent trends are discussed. Possible monitoring plans and remedial actions for a sustainable management of coastal zones subjected to increasing pollution are also suggested. Keywords: Marine Pollution, Eutrophication, Harmful Blooms, Organic Wastes, Oil Spills, Heavy Metal Contamination, Ecological Response
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Taviani, M., Freiwald, A., & Zibrowius, H. (2006). Deep coral growth in the Mediterranean Sea: an overview. In Cold-Water Corals and Ecosystems (pp. 137–156). Springer-Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-27673-4_7
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