Integrating Field Analyses with Laboratory Exposures to Assess Ecosystems Health

摘要: In this article, we present studies that were established to assess the state of environment as it pertains presence polycyclic aromatic compounds (PAC) and fulfill goal Department Fisheries Oceans, Canada's Oceans Strategy “to ensure healthy, safe prosperous oceans for benefit current future generations Canadians.” Analyses parental alkylated hydrocarbons (PAH) dibenzothiophene derivatives in offshore biota needed background data prior construction oil rigs Eastern Canada. Later, quality biotic abiotic compartments proximity raw sewage effluents was investigated. addition, chemistry-based integrated with time, toxicology endpoints, determine impact associated body burden three invertebrate species. Bioaccumulation biotransformation pursued laboratory-exposed finfish, amphipods, snails. Measurements toxicity emphasized link betwe...