Evaluation criteria in coastal sediment toxicity are reviewed regarding topographic distribution of contaminated sediment and the choice of the most appropriate matrix to be tested in sea urchin toxicity bioassays. The data point to non-linear trend in deposition of sediment offshore contaminated effluents, as in the case of Naples Bay consistent with previous results. Regarding sediment matrix to be tested for toxicity, we found highest reliability in testing whole sediment compared to its fractions, solid phase and pore water, as detected in Izmir Bay and in previous studies.
Topographic characterization and Matrix option in coastal sediment toxicity: sea urchin bioassays on sediment from Naples, Izmir and Metylene / Pagano, G.; Guida, Marco; Kostopoulou, M.; Oral, R.; Quiniou, F.. - (2009). (Intervento presentato al convegno Impact of large coastal Mediterranean cities on marine ecosystems tenutosi a Alexandria, Egypt nel 10-12 february 2009).
Topographic characterization and Matrix option in coastal sediment toxicity: sea urchin bioassays on sediment from Naples, Izmir and Metylene
GUIDA, MARCO;
2009
Abstract
Evaluation criteria in coastal sediment toxicity are reviewed regarding topographic distribution of contaminated sediment and the choice of the most appropriate matrix to be tested in sea urchin toxicity bioassays. The data point to non-linear trend in deposition of sediment offshore contaminated effluents, as in the case of Naples Bay consistent with previous results. Regarding sediment matrix to be tested for toxicity, we found highest reliability in testing whole sediment compared to its fractions, solid phase and pore water, as detected in Izmir Bay and in previous studies.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
