Preface

Unfortunately, today the seas and oceans are increasingly polluted due to human activities and although much has been done to address this huge problem, the steps that must be taken to solve it are numerous and difficult.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of marine pollution. It includes 10 chapters that deal with various topics related to marine pollution, ranging from microplastics to the dispersion of oil in the sea to contamination by potentially toxic elements (PTEs) such as mercury (Hg). All the chapters emphasize the need for universally adopted policies that use common mitigation strategies to effectively address the problem of marine pollution in a unique way.

## **Monique Mancuso and Teresa Bottari**

Institute for Biological Resources and Marine Biotechnology (IRBIM), CNR - Messina, Italy

### **Ahmed A. Abdelhafez**

Professor, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Soils and Water Science, New Valley University, New Valley, Egypt

## **Mohamed H.H. Abbas**

Professor, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Benha, Egypt

Section 1
