Main Title |
Effects of Stratospheric Ozone Depletion on Marine Organisms. |
Author |
Worrest, R. C. ;
Haeder, D. P. ;
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CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Environmental Processes and Effects Research. |
Publisher |
c1989 |
Year Published |
1989 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-89/347; |
Stock Number |
PB90-216128 |
Additional Subjects |
Stratosphere ;
Ozone layer ;
Ultraviolet radiation ;
Ecology ;
Plankton ;
Reduction ;
Biomass ;
Food ;
Nitrogen ;
Assimilation ;
Aquatic plants ;
Reprints ;
Marine organisms ;
Aquatic ecosystems ;
Species diversity
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB90-216128 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
7p |
Abstract |
As a result of stratospheric ozone depletion, UV-B radiation (290-320 nm) reaching aquatic environments is likely to increase over the next few decades. Available information suggests that UV-B radiation can have a variety of deleterious effects on marine and freshwater ecosystems. These effects can have a number of possible consequences for aquatic ecosystems. Among these effects are: (1) a reduction in biomass production, resulting in a reduced food supply to humans; and (2) change in species composition and a reduction of biodiversity. |