Weight of zebra mussels threatens floating structures / M.N. Charlton and J. Milne.: En13-5/91-07E-PDF

"The biomass, dry weight, and mass density of zebra mussels was measured on buoys retrieved from Lake Erie. The density information allows calculation of potential weight load on floating structures due to the mussel infestation. These calculations reveal a potential threat to an example breakwater structure"--Abstract.

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada. Environment Canada.
National Water Research Institute (Canada). Lakes Research Branch.
National Water Research Institute (Canada)
Title Weight of zebra mussels threatens floating structures / M.N. Charlton and J. Milne.
Series title NWRI contribution ; no. 91-07
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) Digitized edition from print [produced by Environment and Climate Change Canada].
Includes bibliographical references.
Includes management perspective and abstract in French.
Publishing information Burlington, Ontario : National Water Research Institute = Institut national de recherche sur les eaux, [1991]
Author / Contributor Charlton, Murray N., author.
Milne, Jacqui, author.
Description 1 online resource (4 unnumbered pages, 4 pages, 1 unnumbered page) : illustrations.
Catalogue number
  • En13-5/91-07E-PDF
Subject terms Invasive species
Marine installations
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