News - Sediment Ecotoxicology
23. November 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Biotopes of national importance are also contaminated with plant protection products
The investigation of nine amphibian spawning grounds and three fens has shown that these biotopes of national importance are contaminated with numerous plant protection products. Insecticides from the pyrethroid group in particular exceeded the legal limits and chronic quality criteria, in some cases many fold.
Read more22. November 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Database with quality criteria and other ecotoxicological threshold values
The Ecotox Centre maintains a database of environmental quality criteria (EQC) and other ecotoxicological threshold values, which currently contains over 2000 entries on almost 600 substances.
Read more08. September 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Eva Lauber and Fabian Balk reinforce risk assessment
We are looking forward to collaborate with our new colleagues.
Read more06. September 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Dialogue Day 2023 in Solothurn
At the Dialogue Day, around 60 participants learned more about current projects in applied ecotoxicology, exchanged ideas and expressed their needs.
Read more25. July 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology
New OECD guidelines for bioassay with chironomids
The OECD has just published new guidelines for the assessment of sediments using chironomid larvae. The Ecotox Centre contributed to the guideline development.
Read more22. June 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Workshop on risk communication on PFAS
For a workshop on risk communication on PFAS, the Ecotox Centre has brought together experts from administration, associations, organisations and media to exchange views on this topic and to learn about possible pitfalls. The SCAHT was also involved in organising the event.
Read more13. June 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Roundtable on microplastics at the French Embassy
At the invitation of the French Embassy, the Ecotox Centre has co-organised a round table on microplastic pollution in the Alpine region.
Read more31. May 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Ecotox Centre Dialogue Day on 31. August 2023 in Solothurn
The increasing number of chemicals in waters, sediments and soils makes it ever more important to assess their risk and understand their consequences for ecosystem quality. On our dialogue day, we inform you about our projects and offer discussion platforms on current topics.
Read more25. May 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
SETAC GLB Meeting in Muttenz, 11.-13.9.2023
The Ecotox Centre invites you to the annual meeting of the SETAC GLB, which will take place in Muttenz from 11-13 September 2023.
Read more17. May 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Bioassays and biomarkers to assess water and sediment quality
The Ecotox Centre used numerous bioassays and biomarkers to investigate the water quality at 17 sites. The ecotoxicological risks were determined on the basis of the bioassays and compared with the risks determined on the basis of chemical measurements. Based on the results, the Centre proposes suitable methods for routine use.
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