Volume 1 of the Sustainable Management of Sediment Resources mini-series is the first attempt to fill many of these gaps in knowledge and also in practice. The volume includes sections on:

* Sampling

* Characterization of contaminants in sediments being bioavailability the main issue

* Chemical analysis

* Biological analysis

* Effect directed analysis and toxicity

* Identification evaluation

* Benthos sediment quality assessment

* Modelling of pollutant fate and behaviour

* Sediment quality guidelines

This first volume is applicable to a wide audience, from students at the graduate level, to experienced researchers and laboratory personnel in academia, industry and government.

* A broad overview on sediment quality and impact assessment of pollutants

* Suitable for both newcomers to the field of sediment treatment and specialists alike

* Outlines practical examples of methods used in sediment quality analysis