Subject Areas

Aquatic Ecotoxicology

Aquatic Ecotoxicology

Bioassays make it possible to assess the effects of pollutants on aquatic organisms and, thereby, the health of surface waters.

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Sediment Ecotoxicology

Sediment Ecotoxicology

Sediments serve as a habitat for many organisms as well as a long-term source of pollutants.

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Soil Ecotoxicology

Soil Ecotoxicology

Bioassays are used to determine how pollutants affect soil organisms and soil health.

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Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment

Using ecotoxicological data the pollutant concentration can be determined above which toxic effects on organisms cannot be excluded.

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