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General Ecotoxicology is a multidisciplinary field of study that was developed to deal with the interactions, transformation, fate and effects of natural and synthetic chemicals in the biosphere. In effect, ecotoxicology is concerned with protecting ecological systems from adverse effects caused by chemicals derived from human activity. The field involves the interaction of concepts arising from disciplines such as toxicology, biology, physiology, ecology, genetics, microbiology, biochemistry, immunobiology, molecular biology, analytical, organic and environmental chemistry, soil, water and air sciences, engineering and economics. The scope of ecotoxicology has in recent years been broadened to include organisms, populations and whole ecosystems. Toxicity tests can be used when the results from chemical tests of water or sediment have exceeded the trigger values as defined in ANZECC (2000). Toxicity tests can determine the biological effect of a chemical. Protocol Specific protocols are available in the scientific literature for various toxicity tests. Advice from a qualified ecotoxicologist should be sought prior to commencing any studies. Costs Costs are study specific. Case studies Nil People Contacts Associate Professor Richard Lim Dr Stephen Blockwell Dr Rick Krassoi Organisation Contacts Australasian Society of Ecotoxicology. This society has a comprehensive
list of Ecotox Contacts. The Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Advanced References ANZECC/ARMCANZ (2000) Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for
Fresh and Marine Water Quality. |
Internal Links Constructed Wetland Monitoring Desktop Monitoring Using Satellite Data Fish Monitoring for Water Quality Gross Pollutant Trap Monitoring |
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