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Dauphin Island Sea Lab: Multiple Indicators Of Wastewater Contamination To Shellfish Farms

Human wastewater poses a global threat to seafood safety and the financial stability of the aquaculture industry. A recent study by rese ...

Multiple Indicators of Wastewater Contamination to Shellfish Farms Near a Tidal River

December 08, 2021

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Successful management of wastewater contamination relies on understanding the sources of wastewater to a system. Established metrics to assess water quality and wastewater sources include bacterial and viral indicators, nutrient concentrations, and stable isotope ratios. 


This press release was produced by the Estuarium at Dauphin Island Sea Lab. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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