Increasing organic pollution in Kingston Harbour, Jamaica

Kingston Harbour is a multi-purpose resource with more than half a million people and a variety of industries on its shores. Primary treated domestic sewage, raw industrial waste and run-off from agricultural land discharge into the bay. Successive surveys since 1968 show a progressive deterioration...

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Published in:Marine pollution bulletin 1972, Vol.3 (7), p.106-111
Main Authors: Wade, Barry A, Antonio, Louise, Mahon, Robin
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Kingston Harbour is a multi-purpose resource with more than half a million people and a variety of industries on its shores. Primary treated domestic sewage, raw industrial waste and run-off from agricultural land discharge into the bay. Successive surveys since 1968 show a progressive deterioration and the urgent need for a reduction of organic pollution if the benthic fauna is not to be destroyed.
ISSN:0025-326X
1879-3363
DOI:10.1016/0025-326X(72)90251-2