کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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4478033 | 1315748 | 2006 | 7 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
![عکس صفحه اول مقاله: Assessing the effects of Irgarol 1051 on marine phytoplankton populations in Key Largo Harbor, Florida Assessing the effects of Irgarol 1051 on marine phytoplankton populations in Key Largo Harbor, Florida](/preview/png/4478033.png)
The antifouling boosting agent Irgarol 1051 is a strong inhibitor of the photosystem II (PSII) with high efficiency/toxicity towards algae. However, because some phytoplankton species are more sensitive to Irgarol than others, its persistent release into the environment could result in adverse changes in the phytoplankton community structure at heavily impacted sites such as marinas. Continuous monitoring in the Florida Keys showed Irgarol concentrations of up to 635 ng L−1 in the canal system leading to Key Largo Harbor Marina (KLH) with a sharp decrease in concentration at stations offshore from the mouth of the canal. Preliminary phytoplankton community assessments from surface water samples collected in KLH between February and August 2004 showed changes in several phytoplankton species in concordance with the increase of the herbicide concentrations. Typical responses include an increase in the abundance of eukaryotes and Cryptomonas sp. as Irgarol concentrations increase.
Journal: Marine Pollution Bulletin - Volume 52, Issue 8, August 2006, Pages 935–941