Determining the bioaccumulation of 9 metals in aquatic invertebrates in mining areas

(University of the Basque Country) A study conducted by the UPV/EHU's Animal Ecotoxicity and Biodiversity Group in collaboration with the University of Vigo has proposed an ecological threshold concentration of 9 metals for 10 taxa of aquatic macroinvertebrates from clean sites in the Nal ó n river basin (Asturias). This is the first step towards incorporating into river management plans quality criteria relating to the bioaccumulation of hazardous substances, as required by the EU.

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - July 19, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: news