Journal article
Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) reproduction is impaired when exposed to a naphthenic acid extract
Abstract
Previous studies have demonstrated that oil sands process-affected water (OSPW) impairs the reproduction of fish and that naphthenic acids (NAs), a natural constituent of oil sands, are suspected of being responsible. This study evaluates the potential impact of NAs on the reproduction of adult fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas) under laboratory conditions. Fathead minnows exposed to a 10 mg/l naphthenic acid extract (NAE) for 21 days …
Authors
Kavanagh RJ; Frank RA; Burnison BK; Young RF; Fedorak PM; Solomon KR; Van Der Kraak G
Journal
Aquatic Toxicology, Vol. 116, , pp. 34–42
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
7 2012
DOI
10.1016/j.aquatox.2012.03.002
ISSN
0166-445X