Studies on toxicity of OTEC plant components on marine animals from the Gulf of Mexico. Final report, September 1, 1978-November 30, 1980

Technical Report · Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981

OSTI ID:6161506

Venkataramiah, A; Lakshmi, G J; Best, C; Gunter, G; Hartwig, E; Wilde, P

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.

• Research Organization: Gulf Coast Research Lab., Ocean Springs, MS (USA); Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AS02-78ET20512
• OSTI ID: 6161506
• Report Number(s): DOE/ET/20512-T1; ON: DE81030167
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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