An Evaluation of Biomarkers of Reproductive Function and Potential Contaminant Effects in Florida Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides floridanus) Sampled from the St. Johns River

The objective of this study was to describe and compare several reproductive parameters for Florida largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides floridanus) inhabiting the St. Johns River and exposed to different types and/or degrees of contamination. Welaka was selected as the reference site in this study because of its low urban and agricultural development, Palatka is in close proximity to a paper mill plant, the Green Cove site is influenced by marine shipping activities and Julington Creek site receives discharges of domestic wastewater and storm water runoff from recreational boating marinas. For this study, bass were sampled both prior to (September 1996) and during the spawning season (February 1997). ...

Publisher - Elsevier

Subjects - Fish, Largemouth Bass, Micropterus salmoides floridanus; Biomarkers; Tributary, Julington Creek; Reproduction; Toxicology

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Citation: Sepulveda MS, Johnson WE, Higman JC, Denslow ND, Schoeb TR, Gross TS. 2002. An Evaluation of Biomarkers of Reproductive Function and Potential Contaminant Effects in Florida Largemouth Bass (Micropterussalmoidesfloridanus) Sampled from the St. Johns River. Science of The Total Environment; 289(1-3):133-144 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0048-9697(01)01029-4