From chemical monitoring to biological meaning:extraction techniques and the biological interpretation of sediment chemistry data from the Casey region
Although chemical studies are included routinely in environmental monitoring programs, chemical data are often not absolute values with unambiguous ecological meaning. Nevertheless, most guidelines that govern permissible discharge concentrations or decisions about whether to remediate contaminated...
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ftmacquarieunicr:oai:https://researchers.mq.edu.au:publications/f49e4f6f-f201-40b2-883a-4df7439215d5 2023-05-15T14:02:31+02:00 From chemical monitoring to biological meaning:extraction techniques and the biological interpretation of sediment chemistry data from the Casey region Riddle, Martin J. Scouller, Rebecca C. Snape, Ian Stark, Jonathan S. Kratzmann, Sharon M. Stark, Scott C. King, Catherine K. Duquesne, Sabine Gore, Damian B. Huiskes, A. H. L. Gieskes, W. W. C. Rozema, J. Schorno, R. M. L. van der Vies, S. M. Wolff, W. J. 2003 https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/publications/f49e4f6f-f201-40b2-883a-4df7439215d5 eng eng info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess Riddle , M J , Scouller , R C , Snape , I , Stark , J S , Kratzmann , S M , Stark , S C , King , C K , Duquesne , S & Gore , D B 2003 , From chemical monitoring to biological meaning : extraction techniques and the biological interpretation of sediment chemistry data from the Casey region . in A H L Huiskes , W W C Gieskes , J Rozema , R M L Schorno , S M van der Vies & W J Wolff (eds) , Antarctic biology in a global context : proceedings of the VIIIth SCAR International Biology Symposium . Leiden, The Netherlands , pp. 285-289 , SCAR International Biology Symposium (8th : 2001) , Amsterdam , 27/08/01 . Antarctica marine sediment sediment chemistry pollution heavy metals sediments extraction techniques benthos /dk/atira/pure/mqoutputs/26 E1 - Refereed Conference Publication - paper published in full contributionToPeriodical 2003 ftmacquarieunicr 2021-12-26T12:49:56Z Although chemical studies are included routinely in environmental monitoring programs, chemical data are often not absolute values with unambiguous ecological meaning. Nevertheless, most guidelines that govern permissible discharge concentrations or decisions about whether to remediate contaminated sites are based on the concentrations of contaminants in sediments or water rather than more involved and costly studies based on the identification of biological impacts. The example of heavy metal contamination leaching from an abandoned waste disposal site into the marine environment near Casey Station is used to explore the effects of extraction method (partial extraction using 1M HCl and a total digest with (HF + HNO₃ + HC1) on the interpretation of heavy metal analyses. Data from the partial extraction most clearly distinguished between control and impacted sites. There was a close association between 1M HC1 heavy metal data from sediments and heavy metals concentrations in tissues of the bivalve, Laternula elliptica and the heart urchins, Abatus nimrodi and A. ingens, collected at the same sites. There was no such association between the total digest data and the biota. Unless levels of chemicals in the environment are of concern per se, chemical monitoring must reflect effects on the biota. Analyses of heavy metals based on partial extraction using 1M HC1 provide biologically meaningful data. When the dose/response characteristics of Antarctic biota are better understood, data from partial extractions may be a useful proxy for monitoring the biological effects of heavy metals. Other Non-Article Part of Journal/Newspaper Antarc* Antarctic Antarctica Macquarie University Research Portal Antarctic Casey Station ENVELOPE(110.528,110.528,-66.282,-66.282) |
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Antarctica marine sediment sediment chemistry pollution heavy metals sediments extraction techniques benthos /dk/atira/pure/mqoutputs/26 E1 - Refereed Conference Publication - paper published in full Riddle, Martin J. Scouller, Rebecca C. Snape, Ian Stark, Jonathan S. Kratzmann, Sharon M. Stark, Scott C. King, Catherine K. Duquesne, Sabine Gore, Damian B. From chemical monitoring to biological meaning:extraction techniques and the biological interpretation of sediment chemistry data from the Casey region |
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Although chemical studies are included routinely in environmental monitoring programs, chemical data are often not absolute values with unambiguous ecological meaning. Nevertheless, most guidelines that govern permissible discharge concentrations or decisions about whether to remediate contaminated sites are based on the concentrations of contaminants in sediments or water rather than more involved and costly studies based on the identification of biological impacts. The example of heavy metal contamination leaching from an abandoned waste disposal site into the marine environment near Casey Station is used to explore the effects of extraction method (partial extraction using 1M HCl and a total digest with (HF + HNO₃ + HC1) on the interpretation of heavy metal analyses. Data from the partial extraction most clearly distinguished between control and impacted sites. There was a close association between 1M HC1 heavy metal data from sediments and heavy metals concentrations in tissues of the bivalve, Laternula elliptica and the heart urchins, Abatus nimrodi and A. ingens, collected at the same sites. There was no such association between the total digest data and the biota. Unless levels of chemicals in the environment are of concern per se, chemical monitoring must reflect effects on the biota. Analyses of heavy metals based on partial extraction using 1M HC1 provide biologically meaningful data. When the dose/response characteristics of Antarctic biota are better understood, data from partial extractions may be a useful proxy for monitoring the biological effects of heavy metals. |
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Huiskes, A. H. L. Gieskes, W. W. C. Rozema, J. Schorno, R. M. L. van der Vies, S. M. Wolff, W. J. |
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From chemical monitoring to biological meaning:extraction techniques and the biological interpretation of sediment chemistry data from the Casey region |
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From chemical monitoring to biological meaning:extraction techniques and the biological interpretation of sediment chemistry data from the Casey region |
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Riddle , M J , Scouller , R C , Snape , I , Stark , J S , Kratzmann , S M , Stark , S C , King , C K , Duquesne , S & Gore , D B 2003 , From chemical monitoring to biological meaning : extraction techniques and the biological interpretation of sediment chemistry data from the Casey region . in A H L Huiskes , W W C Gieskes , J Rozema , R M L Schorno , S M van der Vies & W J Wolff (eds) , Antarctic biology in a global context : proceedings of the VIIIth SCAR International Biology Symposium . Leiden, The Netherlands , pp. 285-289 , SCAR International Biology Symposium (8th : 2001) , Amsterdam , 27/08/01 . |
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