Information about studies of contaminants in the Arctic environment, including sources, transport, and effects on biota and humans.

General introduction to ecotoxicology and information about its role in pest management.

New York Times article about the fact that striped bass are thriving in the Hudson River because PCBs deter fishing, even though PCBs actually are harmful to the fish. However, fish in Newark Harbor have adapted to contaminants. [Requires free registration.]

Provides information on research.

Provides information on program at the Dresden University of Technology Institute of Hydrobiology.

General information about 118 elements, compounds, and products. U.S. National Park Service, February 1998.

Information for use in conducting ecological screening and baseline risk assessments, from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

U.S. EPA website includes a primer and FAQs on biological criteria and their application, guidelines on their use in aquatic ecosystems, case studies, and links/contacts for additional information.

Toxicity test kits for diverse applications in environmental eco-toxicity monitoring, effluent management and product safety screening using a rapid mitochondria-based biosensor.

ETL has developed a innovative environmental technology, the Tetramitus Assay. This bioassay detects toxicity in sediment, whole water and other samples.