Methods for conducting bioassays using embryos and larvae of Pacific herring, Clupea pallasi.

نویسندگان

  • Paul A Dinnel
  • Douglas P Middaugh
  • Nathan T Schwarck
  • Heather M Farren
  • Richard K Haley
  • Richard A Hoover
  • James Elphick
  • Karen Tobiason
  • Randall R Marshall
چکیده

The rapid decrease of several stocks of Pacific herring, Clupea pallasi, in Puget Sound, Washington, has led to concerns about the effects of industrial and nonpoint source contamination on the embryo and larval stages of this and related forage fish species. To address these concerns, the state of Washington and several industries have funded efforts to develop embryo and larval bioassay protocols that can be used by commercial laboratories for routine effluent testing. This article presents the results of research to develop herring embryo and larval bioassay protocols. Factors evaluated during protocol development included temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO), light intensity, photoperiod, larval feeding regimes, use of brine and artificial sea salts, gonad sources, collection methods, and egg quality.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Archives of environmental contamination and toxicology

دوره 60 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2011