U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) personnel have assessed trace-metal concentrations in sediments and sediment-dwelling species since 1977 at an intertidal site in the vicinity of the discharge of the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant (PARWQCP). They have also profiled that area's benthic community structure since 1974. Ancillary factors that could affect metal concentrations (body weight in animals, characteristics of sediment, salinity) and benthic community structure (exotic species invasions, pelagic food availability, and weather anomalies) have also been measured during this time.
| Author: U. S. Department of the Interior |
| Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Publication Date: Mar 04, 2014 |
| Number of Pages: 122 pages |
| Binding: Paperback or Softback |
| ISBN-10: 149605802X |
| ISBN-13: 9781496058027 |
