Breadcrumb
Using the California Mussel as a Bioindicator for the Presence of Heavy Metals on the Humboldt County Coastline
Presentation Year
2024
College or Department
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
Short Description of your Research or Creative Project (700 characters or less)
The Humboldt coastline has a long history of industrial development and heavy disturbance. In 1999, the California State Water Resources Board surveyed Humboldt Bay, classifying it as a toxic hot spot. Clean-up efforts have been ongoing since the release of this report. Utilizing California mussels as bioindicators, we can quantify the levels of toxins found in the waters on our coasts with the help of Flame AA and correlate with the visual health of gill tissues. Using this new data, we can better understand the pollution problem and aid in the clean-up efforts.
Does your project align with any of the following?
sustainability related (explores at least two dimensions of sustainability: environment, economy, society)
Permission to Publish Work
Yes
Primary Contact: First Name
Emily
Primary Contact: Last Name
Curry
Primary Contact: Email
emig3312@gmail.com
Primary Contact: I am a
Undergraduate Student
Primary Contact: Phone Number
3606068682