Investigating the Impact of Drilling Mud and Its Major Components on Bivalve Species of Georges Bank. Progress Report No. 2, February 28, 1979-November 1, 1979

摘要

Results described in progress report No. 1 indicate that 0.3-1.0 grams of drilling mud/liter of seawater can stress bivalve molluscs and that metallic components of drilling muds are assimilated by these organisms. The results posed questions about the short- and long-term effects of stress on energy stores, reproduction, and metal assimilation; accordingly, this year's research program has focused on these three areas and on a continued chemical characterization of the drilling muds used. (ERA citation 05:029742)