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Biological Effects of Contaminants in marine waters and sediments around England and Wales
Data set information
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General | |
Data holding centre | Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Lowestoft Laboratory |
Country | United Kingdom ![]() |
Time period | 1992 to present |
Ongoing | Yes |
Geographical area | North Sea, Irish Sea, English Channel and associated estuaries |
Observations | |
Parameters | Bioassay and contaminant biological impact |
Instruments | Discrete water samplers; sediment grabs |
Description | |
Summary | The oyster embryo bioasssay has been used to measure biological water quality in bulk water samples. Sediment toxicity has been measured using whole sediment tests, Corophium volutator, and Arenicola marina. Samples were taken from estuarine, coastal and offshore locations predominantly through the UK National Monitoring Plan and from research projects. |
Originators | Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Lowestoft Laboratory |
Availability | |
Organisation | Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Lowestoft Laboratory |
Availability | Licence |
Contact | Contracts Office, CEFAS, Lowestoft |
Address | Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Lowestoft Laboratory |
Telephone | +44 1621 562244 |
Facsimile | +44 (0)1502 513865 |
Administration | |
Collating centre | British Oceanographic Data Centre |
Local identifier | 1029093 |
Global identifier | 476 |
Last revised | 2009-05-22 |