Predicting and evaluating the effects of acidic precipitation on water chemistry and endemic fish populations in the Northeastern United States

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OSTI ID:6855374

Haines, T A; Pauwels, S J; Jagoe, C H

This report shows in Maine that fish species distribution and abundance are affected by lake acidity. Lakes of pH about 5.5 or above were relatively normal; lakes of pH below 5.0 were devoid of fish. Fish from acidic lakes had reduced bone strength and disturbed gill histology.

• OSTI ID: 6855374
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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FISHES
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
LAKES
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HISTOLOGY
POPULATION DYNAMICS
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ATMOSPHERIC PRECIPITATIONS
BODY
CHEMISTRY
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MASS TRANSFER
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