Measure/Assess Organic & Metal Contaminants

University of New Haven, Dept. of Biology and Environmental Science
To measure and assess organic and metal contaminants in the eggs, liver, kidney and flesh of tautog (blackfish) from New Haven Harbor.
Grant #: 
940038
Date Issued: 
Thursday, March 24, 1994
Amount: 
5,000.00
Year End Summary: 
Assess levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in various parts of blackfish in New Haven Harbor to determine source of contamination (sewage, industrial, etc) and whether contaminants move up the food chain. Determined levels of pollution were higher in blackfish than in predicted by sediment and that pollutants did move up food chain.
Year End Reports: 

940038 University of New Haven, Department of Biology.pdf

https://www.thequinnipiacriver.com/sites/default/files/940038%20University%20of%20New%20Haven%2C%20Department%20of%20Biology_0.pdf