Response of growth and development of the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) to thermal discharge from a nuclear power plant
Abstract Background During electricity generation of nuclear power plant, heat energy cannot be completely converted into electrical energy, and a part of it is lost in the form of thermal discharge into the environment. The thermal discharge is harmful to flora and fauna leading to environmental de...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:2fe8ad3197da45bbaac83208c23e84f2 2023-05-15T15:57:39+02:00 Response of growth and development of the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) to thermal discharge from a nuclear power plant Zhi-guo Dong Yi-hua Chen Hong-xing Ge Xiao-ying Li Hai-long Wu Chen-he Wang Zhe Hu Yang-jian Wu Guang-hui Fu Ji-kun Lu Hua Che 2018-09-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1186/s12898-018-0191-y https://doaj.org/article/2fe8ad3197da45bbaac83208c23e84f2 EN eng BMC http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12898-018-0191-y https://doaj.org/toc/1472-6785 doi:10.1186/s12898-018-0191-y 1472-6785 https://doaj.org/article/2fe8ad3197da45bbaac83208c23e84f2 BMC Ecology, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2018) Nuclear power plant Thermal discharge Crassostrea gigas Growth and development Ecology QH540-549.5 article 2018 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1186/s12898-018-0191-y 2022-12-31T12:56:09Z Abstract Background During electricity generation of nuclear power plant, heat energy cannot be completely converted into electrical energy, and a part of it is lost in the form of thermal discharge into the environment. The thermal discharge is harmful to flora and fauna leading to environmental deterioration, biological diversity decline, and even biological extinction. Results The present study investigated the influence of thermal discharge from a nuclear power plant on the growth and development of Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas which is widely used as bio indicator to monitor environmental changes. The growth of soft part and the gonad development of oysters were inhibited due to thermal discharge. During winter season, temperature elevation caused by thermal discharge promoted the growth of oyster shells. During summer season, the growth rate of oysters in thermal discharge area was significantly lower than that of the natural sea area. Conclusions The results of this study provided a better understanding of assessing the impact of thermal discharge on the marine ecological environment and mariculture industry. It also provided a scientific basis for defining a safe zone for aquaculture in the vicinity of nuclear power plants. Article in Journal/Newspaper Crassostrea gigas Pacific oyster Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Pacific BMC Ecology 18 1 |
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Abstract Background During electricity generation of nuclear power plant, heat energy cannot be completely converted into electrical energy, and a part of it is lost in the form of thermal discharge into the environment. The thermal discharge is harmful to flora and fauna leading to environmental deterioration, biological diversity decline, and even biological extinction. Results The present study investigated the influence of thermal discharge from a nuclear power plant on the growth and development of Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas which is widely used as bio indicator to monitor environmental changes. The growth of soft part and the gonad development of oysters were inhibited due to thermal discharge. During winter season, temperature elevation caused by thermal discharge promoted the growth of oyster shells. During summer season, the growth rate of oysters in thermal discharge area was significantly lower than that of the natural sea area. Conclusions The results of this study provided a better understanding of assessing the impact of thermal discharge on the marine ecological environment and mariculture industry. It also provided a scientific basis for defining a safe zone for aquaculture in the vicinity of nuclear power plants. |
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Response of growth and development of the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) to thermal discharge from a nuclear power plant |
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Response of growth and development of the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) to thermal discharge from a nuclear power plant |
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Response of growth and development of the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) to thermal discharge from a nuclear power plant |
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Response of growth and development of the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) to thermal discharge from a nuclear power plant |
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