Review and Synthesis of Bioassessment Methodologies for Freshwater Contaminated Sediments

Abstract

This report presents the results of a review of various bioassessment methods for evaluating the biological effects of in-place contaminated sediments. Promising methodologies are identified with a particular emphasis on those tests which have been developed to the point where incorporation into regulatory programs is feasible. A generic tiered-testing protocol to guide the conduct of these tests is presented. Keywords: Biochemical response parameters, Chronic sublethal effects, Contaminants, Organismic response parameters, Toxicity, Water pollution.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA217258

Entities

People

  • Alfreda B. Gibson
  • Tom M. Dillon

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aromatic Hydrocarbons
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Ecology
  • Ecotoxicology
  • Environment
  • Environmental Health
  • Environmental Pollution
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fish
  • Habitats
  • Test Methods
  • Toxicity
  • Water Resources
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design