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Development and evaluation of a bioassay protocol for predicting the bioaccumulation potential of sediment-associated contaminants / prepared by E.V.S. Consultants Ltd.En40-965/1984E-PDF

"This study represents an initial step towards the development of a bioassay protocol for predicting bioaccumulation from contaminated dredge spoils. The study consisted of two distinct phases : 1) a 6 month laboratory exposure of a deposit-feeding clam (Macoma balthica) to contaminated test sediments, and 2) a field sampling program to assess bioaccumulation in resident biota from the same contaminated sites tested in the laboratory"--Summary.

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Department/Agency
  • Canada. Environmental Protection Service, issuing body.
  • E.V.S. Consultants Ltd., issuing body.
TitleDevelopment and evaluation of a bioassay protocol for predicting the bioaccumulation potential of sediment-associated contaminants / prepared by E.V.S. Consultants Ltd.
Publication typeMonograph
Language[English]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Note(s)
  • Digitized edition from print [produced by Environment and Climate Change Canada].
  • "March 1984."
  • "Project 6516."
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 55-57).
Publishing information
  • West Vancouver, B.C. : Environmental Protection Service, 1984.
Description1 online resource (1 volume (various pagings))
Catalogue number
  • En40-965/1984E-PDF
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