Hi all,
At 10:48 08/01/98 GMT, Amanda wrote:
>Can anyone on the list give examples (with references if possible) of fish >diseases caused by runoff, agricultural or otherwise? >
On last edition of Latin American Marine Sciences Congress, held in Santos on September, we (L. M. Casarini, U. L. and me) suggested a probable relationship between dredged material (for Port of Santos navigation channel) pollution (rich on high concentrations of heavy metals) and teratogenic effects to "Raja agassizi" population nearside Santos Bay (anyone interested can order me electronic copies). The main morphological effects were been noted on chondroskeleton, but also observed on fins and liver. The impacts of port activities is now theme of a proposal study by port authorities and oficial environment organismand involving several institutions.
Happy new uear for all, Cheers, Acacio Tomás <[log in to unmask]> Acacio Tomas
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