Record Info:
- Extended Citation
- Astephen, S. (2000). Biological assessment of Marsh Creek, 1999. Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP) Saint John, Saint John NB. 34 pp.
- Reference Abbreviation
- Astephen, 2000
- Date Communicated
- 2000
- Region
- Marsh Creek/Courtenay Bay
- Location Details
- Marsh Creek
- Group
- Physical
- Category
- Sediment Properties
- Preliminary Ecosystems Component
- Sediment Quality/ Chemistry
- Attribute/Species (e.g.)
- Toxicity Testing
- Metric/Detail
- Mummichog (LT50)
- Primary Objective
- Assessment of habitat and water quality, fish species and toxicity of various sites in Marsh Creek.
- Key Findings/Monitoring Red Flags
- Contaminated sediment from Marsh Creek can significantly contaminate the water - fish exposed will accumulate PAHS and undergo several physiological changes
- Data Collection Start
- 1999
- Data Collection Finish
- 1999
- Physical collection of data/samples
- Referenced Data Source (if data not physically collected or not available in text)
- Stakeholder Group
- Stakeholder Name
- ACAP SJ (Atlantic Coastal Action Program Saint John)
- Type of Reference
- Report - NGO
- Source Details
- Monitoring Tool
- Monitoring/Management Recommendations
- Notes
- LT50 = lethal threshold; used contaminated sediments from Marsh Creek to contaminate water in lab setting
- File/Paper Location
- PDF available
- link