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Broszeit, S, Hattam, C and Beaumont, NJ 2016 Bioremediation of waste under ocean acidification: Reviewing the role of Mytilus edulis. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 103 (1-2). 5-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2015.12.040
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Abstract/Summary
Waste bioremediation is a key regulating ecosystem service, removing wastes from ecosystems through storage, burial and recycling. The bivalve Mytilus edulis is an important contributor to this service, and is used in managing eutrophic waters. Studies show that they are affected by changes in pH due to ocean acidification, reducing their growth. This is forecasted to lead to reductions in M. edulis biomass of up to 50% by 2100. Growth reduction will negatively affect the filtering capacity of each individual, potentially leading to a decrease in bioremediation of waste. This paper critically reviews the current state of knowledge of bioremediation of waste carried out by M. edulis, and the current knowledge of the resultant effect of ocean acidification on this key service. We show that the effects of ocean acidification on waste bioremediation could be a major issue and pave the way for empirical studies of the topic.
| Item Type: | Publication - Article |
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| Subjects: | Conservation Ecology and Environment Management Marine Sciences Pollution Zoology |
| Divisions: | Plymouth Marine Laboratory > Science Areas > Sea and Society |
| Depositing User: | Dr Stefanie Broszeit |
| Date made live: | 26 Feb 2016 11:55 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Nov 2018 16:55 |
| URI: | https://plymsea.ac.uk/id/eprint/6730 |
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