Gourt > Science > Biology > Ecology > Ecotoxicology (8)
The term "ecotoxicology" was coined by Truhaut in 1969, who defined it as "the branch of Toxicology concerned with the study of toxic effects, caused by natural or synthetic pollutants, to the constituents of ecosystems, animal (including human), vegetable and microbial, in an integral context” (Truhaut, 1977). Ecotoxicology is alleged to be the integration of toxicology and ecology or, as Chapman (2002) suggested “ecology in the presence of toxicants”. It aims to predict the effects upon natural communities - ‘the ecosystem’- of stressors, be they anthropogenic in origin or otherwise. It differs from Environmental Toxicology in that it integrates the effects of stressors across all levels of biological organisation from the molecular to whole communities and ecosystems.
The publication of Rachel Carson's seminal volume, Silent Spring, in 1962 catalysed the separation of environmental toxicology- and, subsequently, ecotoxicology- from classical toxicology. The revolutionary element in Carson's work was her extrapolation from single-organism effects to effects at the whole ecosystem and the "balance of nature" (Bazerman et al., 2006). This systemic study is distinctly separate to the anthropocentric nature of classical toxicology and consequently ecotoxicology is a far broader discipline incorporating aspects of classical ecology, behavioural ecology, toxicology, physiology, molecular biology, environmental chemistry and a wealth of other disciplines in studying the movement of toxins through an ecosystem.
More on [ Ecotoxicology ]
Agrochemicals
Agrochemicals :: Pesticides
Preventive Medicine & Public Health
Pests and Diseases :: Agriculture
Toxicology :: Biology
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Health :: Environment
Health :: Environment
Special issue: Freshwater ecotoxicology in Southern Latin America: http://url4.eu/umBZ
Inderscience (Inderscience) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:20:32 -0000
Special issue: Freshwater ecotoxicology in Southern Latin America: http://url4.eu/umBZ
Jobs: Microbial and Urban ecology, Ecotoxicology, Microalgal systematics & ecology, Envtal genomics, Applied entomology: http://is.gd/5iXFw
sivasothi (Sivasothi N.) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:39:49 -0000
Jobs: Microbial and Urban ecology, Ecotoxicology, Microalgal systematics & ecology, Envtal genomics, Applied entomology: http://is.gd/5iXFw
Eeek exam week next week! 2 papers, ecotoxicology exam, microbiology exam, and statistics exam then christmas break!
VA_ruth (Virginia Regan) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:21:13 -0000
Eeek exam week next week! 2 papers, ecotoxicology exam, microbiology exam, and statistics exam then christmas break!
SETAC(Society of EcoToxicology and Chemistry) JAPANããã¾ãç«ã¡ä¸ããã¨ãããªã
HERA57 (hera#) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:45:52 -0000
SETAC(Society of EcoToxicology and Chemistry) JAPAN、うまく立ち上がるといいな。
Looking forward to @HuntleyChevy tweeting more about ecotoxicology.
andycartland (Andrew Cartland) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:06:51 -0000
Looking forward to @HuntleyChevy tweeting more about ecotoxicology.
Whistler>For Sale>Books>FUNDAMENTALS OF ECOTOXICOLOGY, 2ND ED. $50- http://openlist.ca/v.asp?msgid=750876&catid=312&subcatid=3338&c=19
BooksBC (Books BC) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:16:21 -0000
Whistler>For Sale>Books>FUNDAMENTALS OF ECOTOXICOLOGY, 2ND ED. $50- http://openlist.ca/v.asp?msgid=750876&catid=312&subcatid=3338&c=19
Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme - Information about studies of contaminants in the Arctic environment, including sources, transport, and effects on biota and humans.
Meta Description: [ The Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP) is an international organization established in 1991 to implement components of the Arctic Environmental Protection Strategy (AEPS). ]
Bioassessment and Biocriteria - 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.
Meta Description: [ EPA's resource for information on Biological Criteria, Assessment, and Indicators ]
California Wildlife Exposure Factor and Toxicity Database - Search a compilation of exposure factors (i.e., ecological and physiological data) and toxicity data for a number of California mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles.
Did PCB's Save the Stripers? A Fish Story - 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.]
Ecological Risk Analysis Tools and Applications - Information for use in conducting ecological screening and baseline risk assessments, from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
Ecotoxicology-L Archives - Provides discussion list focusing on risk assessment and ecotoxicology issues. On line LISTSERV at Virginia Tech.
Environmental Contaminants Encyclopedia - General information about 118 elements, compounds, and products. U.S. National Park Service, February 1998.
Meta Description: [ Natural Resource Hazards and Visitor Safety in Parks ]
Environmental Toxicology Laboratory - ETL has developed a innovative environmental technology, the Tetramitus Assay. This bioassay detects toxicity in sediment, whole water and other samples.
European Network Bioindication - Assess air quality by the use of bioindicator plants in eleven European cities. Provides information about the project, news, resources and results.
Meta Description: [ European network for the assessment of air quality by the use of bioindicator plants ]
EXTOXNET - The EXtension TOXicology NETwork - Fully searchable and selectively retrievable databases of pesticide toxicology and environmental chemistry information.
500
Graduate Study in Toxicology at Iowa State University - Nationally recognized toxicology research are the foundation of the Interdepartmental Graduate Major in Toxicology at Iowa State University. Graduate degrees are offered at the master of science and doctor of philosophy levels.
IPMRC Ecotoxicology Page - General introduction to ecotoxicology and information about its role in pest management.
Jason Conder's Ecotoxicology Research - Information on heavy metals research, career vitae, and links to other ecotoxicology sites. Research on bioavailability, toxicity, and environmental fate of TNT in aquatic sediments and heavy metal bioavailability in soil.
Lemnatec - Provides ecotoxicology testing products and services. Describes the Lemna (duckweed) bioassay test for detecting and evaluating hazardous substances in ecosystems.
Meta Description: [ LemnaTec Image processing in Biology, HTS, Colony Counter, Screening, lemna ]
MitoScan Rapid Mitochondria-based Bioassays - Toxicity test kits for diverse applications in environmental eco-toxicity monitoring, effluent management and product safety screening using a rapid mitochondria-based biosensor.
Meta Description: [ Corporation markets its MitoScan toxicity test kits for diverse applications in environmental eco-toxicity monitoring, effluent management and product safety screening using a rapid mitochondria-based biosensor ]
Pequitec - Specialists for the supply and construction of ecotoxicology testing equipment and agricultural research equipment.
Meta Description: [ Specialists for the supply and construction of ecotoxicology testing equipment and agricultural research ]
University of Antwerp Laboratory for Ecophysiology, Biochemistry and Toxicology - Provides information on research.
Unknown Contaminant Found In Seabird Eggs - Researchers found an unidentified organohalogen contaminant in the eggs of Atlantic and Pacific Ocean seabirds. If a marine organism is the source, this would be the first instance of a naturally produced organohalogen accumulating in the eggs of wild birds.
Meta Description: [ A previously unknown contaminant, similar to PCBs and dioxins, and suspected to be of marine origin, has been found in the eggs of Atlantic and Pacific Ocean seabirds. If a marine organism is proven to be the source, it would be the first instance of a naturally produced organohalogen accumulatin... ]
Working Group Ecotoxicology - Provides information on program at the Dresden University of Technology Institute of Hydrobiology.
Meta Description: [ Dresden University of Technology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Ecotoxicology ]
| SEAPLEX Videos | |
| Next Video | |
