ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
BIODIVERSITY

Species that can not tolerate elevated levels of contaminants may die or suffer other adverse effects such as loss of reproductive functions. This can reduce the variety of species in the environment.

 

 

 

1-Contaminant Sources | 2-Sediment Contamination | 3-Bioaccumulation | 4-Biomagnification and Food Chain | 5-Fish Consumption
6-Direct Contact | 7-Biodiversity: Additional Considerations | 8-Air: Additional Considerations | 9-Sediment Movement: Additional Considerations