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Can mussels be used as sentinel organisms for characterization of pollution in urban water systems?
Elke S. Reichwaldt
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Aquatic Ecology and Ecosystem Studies, School of Civil, Environmental
and Mining Engineering, M015, The University of Western Australia, 35
Stirling Highway, Crawley, Western Australia 6009, Australia
Anas Ghadouani
Aquatic Ecology and Ecosystem Studies, School of Civil, Environmental
and Mining Engineering, M015, The University of Western Australia, 35
Stirling Highway, Crawley, Western Australia 6009, Australia
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Short summary
We assessed if nitrogen stable isotopes in mussels are a suitable indicator, capable of resolving spatial and temporal variability of nutrient pollution in an urban estuary. Our results highlight the value of using stable isotope analysis as an integrative tool to establish an understanding of local processes and pollution levels in theses urban aquatic systems. We suggest that mussels can become a robust tool for the detection of emerging anthropogenic pollutants of concern in urban water systems.
We assessed if nitrogen stable isotopes in mussels are a suitable indicator, capable of...
