Abstract
In this study, the usage of Mediterranean Mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819) as monitoring
organism on enteric bacteria concentrations in heavily polluted marine environments and its use possibilities as
water quality improving tool were investigated.
The ability of the Mediterranean Mussel to accumulate and purge fecal coliform bacteria investigated in laboratory
experiments. First, increase on bacteria concentration was observed on 1,5th hour and sharp decrease rate lasted
until 10th hours after that period slow but steady declining bacteria concentration rate was observed and beginning
bacteria concentration rate was reached within next 30- 50 hours. Time dependent bacteria concentration reduction
has found statistically significant at p < 0.001 (r-sq = 0.81).
The investigation has also revealed that mussel farming could be established in the over polluted area which is the
case only in the different discharge points in the sea.
Details
| Other ID | JA29HP76UN |
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| Journal Section | Articles |
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| Publication Date | June 1, 2011 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2011 Volume: 1 Issue: 1 |