Main Title |
Toxicological Methods for Determining the Effects of Contaminated Sediment on Marine Organisms. |
Author |
Swartz, R. C. ;
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CORP Author |
Environmental Research Lab., Narragansett, RI. ;North Texas State Univ., Denton. |
Publisher |
c1984 |
Year Published |
1984 |
Report Number |
ERLN-N056 ;EPA/600/J-84/427; |
Stock Number |
PB90-126046 |
Additional Subjects |
Waste disposal ;
Marine biology ;
Sediments ;
Water pollution ;
Toxicity ;
Experimental design ;
Marine microorganisms ;
Bioassay ;
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB90-126046 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
11p |
Abstract |
Most chemicals and waste materials discharged into the marine environment contain fractions that eventually accumulate in sediment. Uncertainty about the ecological significance of sediment contamination to benthic, epibenthic, and pelagic communities has prompted development of methods for testing sediment toxicity. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)/Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Implementation Manual (1), mandated by the 1977 Ocean Dumping Regulations, provided the first guidance for sediment bioassays. During the next 7 years, a great variety of ecotoxicological methods were used to evaluate sediment contamination. The paper reviews these methods and evaluates their application in regulatory, monitoring, and research programs. |
Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Fate and Effects of Sediment-Bound Chemicals in Aquatic Systems, p183-198 1984. Prepared in cooperation with North Texas State Univ., Denton. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Journal article. |
Category Codes |
68C; 68D; 47D; 57Y |
NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
Primary Description |
600/05 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
002515709 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |