Environmental & Coastal Zone Management: November 2011

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Plastic Bags and the marine environment

Even the Cleanest Wastewater Contributes to More 'Super Bacteria'

A new University of Minnesota study reveals that treated municipal wastewater even wastewater treated by the highest-quality treatment technology can result in significant quantities of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, often referred to as "superbacteria," in surface waters.

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Summary

Mathew is an Environmental Scientist, with broad ranging skills in marine, coastal & terrestrial sciences.

Mathew completed his bachelor of environmental science in 2009 at the University of Plymouth, before undertaking postgraduate in architecture and advanced environmental and energy studies at the University of East London, with prior degree and diploma level qualifications in marine environmental management, tropical habitat conservation, biology & chemistry.

Mathew's primary areas of interest & expertise include integrated coastal zone management, marine resource management, marine & terrestrial biology & ecology, environmental policies, environmental assessment, habitat mapping, tropical habitat conservation, climate change & resource depletion, energy conservation & generation & sustainable development.