Response of growth and development of the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) to thermal discharge from a nuclear power plant

Response of growth and development of the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) to thermal discharge from a nuclear power plant

Abstract Background During electricity generation of nuclear power plant, heat energy cannot be completely converted into electrical energy, and a part of it is lost in the form of thermal discharge into the environment. The thermal discharge is harmful to flora and fauna leading to environmental de...

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Main Authors: Zhi-guo Dong, Yi-hua Chen, Hong-xing Ge, Xiao-ying Li, Hai-long Wu, Chen-he Wang, Zhe Hu, Yang-jian Wu, Guang-hui Fu, Ji-kun Lu, Hua Che
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:BMC Ecology
Subjects:
Nuclear power plant
Thermal discharge
Crassostrea gigas
Growth and development
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12898-018-0191-y

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