Document of bibliographic reference 207910

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Bibliographic resource

Type of document

Journal article

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AS

Title

Impact of power-plant discharges on marine zooplankton: A review of thermal, mechanical and biocidal effects

Abstract

The relative importance of thermal, mechanical and biocidal stresses to marine zooplankton entrained in cooling waters from coastal power-plant operations is dependent on specific features of power-plant design and siting. Toxic effects of power-plant operations will vary with (1) the degree of mechanical stress induced by pumping velocities of cooling water; (2) the physical and chemical interaction of receiving and discharge waters; (3) the dosage of chlorine or other biocide added to cooling waters for fouling control; (4) the exposure time to stress conditions experienced during passage through condenser conduits and discharge canals; and (5) the nature of receiving waters, affecting the production and availability of the various halogen toxicants formed upon chlorination of seawater. Because of these variables, the problem of entrainment-induced mortality of zooplankton and the resulting effects on secondary production in receiving waters is difficult to assess. A review of laboratory and field studies addressing these problems is presented and particular emphasis given to the synergistic effect of multiple stresses.

WebOfScience code

https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:A1980KS70700038

Bibliographic citation

Capuzzo, J.M. (1980). Impact of power-plant discharges on marine zooplankton: A review of thermal, mechanical and biocidal effects. Helgol. Meeresunters. 33(1-4): 422-432. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02414767

Topic

Marine

Is peer reviewed

true