The suitability of the Sydney rock oyster (Saccostrea commercialis) as a monitor of
heavy metal contamination in estuarine and coastal waters was assessed. Case study I
examined the influence of body size (ie: soft tissue ...
Estuaries support productive and diverse ecosystems, based on the abundant
food and diverse habitats. However with increasing human pressures, many estuaries
along the coastline of Australia have become degraded. The ...