Ecotoxicology

ASTM International Symposium on Contaminated Sediments: Restoration of Aquatic Environment

3 Feb 2012

Fifth International Symposium on Contaminated Sediments will take place May 23-25, 2012 in Montreal, Quebec City, Canada. In addition to identifying sources, types, and behavior of contaminants, objectives include discussing/sharing sustainable options for management of contaminated sediments in marine/freshwater environments for restoration of surface water, debating future directions/visions ...

Severe declines in Everglades mammals linked to invasive pythons, researchers find

31 Jan 2012

New research links precipitous declines in formerly common mammals in Everglades National Park to the presence of invasive Burmese pythons.

Dr. Douglas Fields: Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria From the Fukushima Nuclear Accident?

9 Jan 2012

Could the radiation that will be contaminating the environment surrounding the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant for hundreds of years produce bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics?