Few can question the benefits attributed to the ecological approach when used to monitor and evaluate pollution impact and extent. ... Chemical assessment can't be neglected since different ecosystems may react differently to different sources of pollution. ... Environmental planning addresses all the factors, both natural and human, affecting an ecosystem of a given region. ... Resident biota function as continual monitors of environmental quality, increasing the likelihood of detecting the effects of episodic events (e.g., spills, dumping, treatment plant malfunctions, nutrient enri...

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