Assessment of the toxicity of sediment and seawater polluted by the Prestige fuel spill using bioassays with clams (Venerupis pullastra, Tappes decussatus and Venerupis rhomboideus) and the microalga Skeletonema costatum

In this study we present the early monitoring of the pollution caused by the accident of the Prestige tanker off the Galician coast. To evaluate the toxicity of sediment and water exposed to fuel, three kinds of bioassays were carried out using juvenile clams, clam embryos and microalgae. Firstly, t...

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Main Authors: Mariño-Balsa, JC, Pérez, P, Estévez-Blanco, P, Saco-Álvarez, L, Fernández, E, Beiras, R
Format: Online
Language:eng
Published: Iniversidad Autónoma de Baja California 2003
Online Access:https://www.cienciasmarinas.com.mx/index.php/cmarinas/article/view/128
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