1. Introduction to Coastal Contamination

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is monitored natural recovery?

   Hint

   Think about how nature can help heal.

2. 2.

   Name one advantage of in-situ capping.

   Hint

   Consider the protective nature of a barrier.

3. 3.

   What does monitored natural recovery rely on?

   • Active intervention
   • Natural processes
   • Chemical additives

   Hint

   Focus on how nature can work over time.

4. 4.

   True or False: In-situ capping can affect local biota.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what happens when you cover something with a barrier.

5. 5.

   Design a remediation strategy for a fictional polluted coastal area with light industrial contamination and possible ecological impacts. Justify your choice of remediation.

   Hint

   Consider the levels of pollution and the importance of ecosystem health when designing.

6. 6.

   Critique the environmental benefits and drawbacks of using dredging in a heavily trafficked shipping area.

   Hint

   Evaluate both side effects and benefits to determine the net effect.