Studies on Toxicity of OTEC Plant Components on Marine Animals from the Gulf of Mexico. Final Report, September 1, 1978-November 30, 1980

摘要

Ammonia and chlorine were chosen for toxicity studies as they pose the greatest potential environmental threat. Acute and chronic bioassays determined the LT sub 50 , LC sub 50 and the behavior of mullet (Mugil cephalus), sargassum shrimp (Latreutes focorum) and filefish (Monocanthus hispidus). The chronic bioassays were carried out mainly in sublethal concentrations of ammonia and chlorine. The findings indicate that high concentrations of ammonia and chlorine from the OTEC plants are toxic to marine animals. Also the level of toxicity is related to the species, their habitats and life stages. (ERA citation 06:033909)