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Effects of UV-B on fish eggs and larvae - MF0414
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Description
R&D
Summary Objectives:-
Determine the effects of UV-B radiation on survival and
development of fish eggs and larvae, and assess the
potential impact on fish recruitment.
Key Customer Purpose:-
Acquire factual information on the potential effects of the
increased UVB radiation on eggs and larvae of commercially
important fish species, and the possible influence on long
term trends in fish stock recruitment.
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Objective
To determine the effects of UV-B radiation on survival and
development of fish eggs and larvae.
To assess the significance for fish recruitment of the
forecast increases in the level of UV-B reaching the aquatic
environment.
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Project Documents
• Final Report : MF0414: Final Report Effects of UV-B on fish eggs and larvae
(142k)
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Time-Scale and Cost
From:
1993
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To:
1996
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Cost: £286,092 |
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Contractor / Funded Organisations
CEFAS |
Keywords
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Fields of Study
Marine Fisheries |