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Inland saltwater as a medium for the production of biomass

Conference · · Biotechnol. Bioeng. Symp.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5287429
A study was undertaken to determine if waste brine waters originating from inland salt seeps and crude oil production could be used to sustain the growth of marine organisms. In spite of a chemical composition significantly different from seawater controls, a central Missouri brine supported the rapid and dense growth of marine algae, which, in turn, was found to promote the normal growth of the brine shrimp Artemia. Additional experiments with oil-field brines indicated that the ability of waste brines to sustain algae-shrimp growth is site specific. The experimental results indicate that oil-field brines and inland salt waters can serve as media for the production of marine plants and animals.
OSTI ID:
5287429
Report Number(s):
CONF-810554-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Biotechnol. Bioeng. Symp.; (United States) Journal Volume: 11
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English