The effects of sedimentation on the aquatic biota

A review of the effects of sedimentation on aquatic biota is presented. The detrimental effects of increased suspended and settled sediments on fish, bottom invertebrates, and primary productivity are documented. It is shown that the upper tolerance level for suspended sediment is between 80-100 mg/...

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Main Authors: Griffiths, W. H., Walton, B. D.
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:English
Published: 1978
Subjects:
geo
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.7939/R3930NZ3J
https://era.library.ualberta.ca/items/412c8c58-f2aa-41f3-87b7-a112b02a74f1