Effects of ionizing radiation to aquatic organisms The EPIC Database

摘要

The paper presents overview of the data from the EPIC database “Radiation effects to biota”, outlining the effects of radiation exposure in aquatic organisms. The EPIC database has been compiled as part of the current EC Project EPIC (Environmental Protection from Ionizing Contaminants in the Arctic). The EPIC database is based on information from publications in Russian (Russian/(Former Soviet Union) data). The effects are grouped by several key endpoints: morbidity, reproduction, mortality/life shortening, cytogenetic effects, stimulation, and adaptation. In general, data are focused on the effects in aquatic organisms at relatively low doses of chronic radiation exposure. A preliminary dose-effects relationships for aquatic organisms has been collected.