Water pollution may result in toxicant exposures to fish species and habitat. These exposures have the potential to cause direct mortality, reduced growth, altered behavior, reduced fecundity, adverse modification of habitat, and reduction in prey. More data is needed to better understand the spatial extent of pollution transport, mechanisms and concentrations of exposure, and impact to species of freshwater, anadromous, and marine fishes.
This round table session is intended to open dialogue between fisheries professionals and students with a wide swath of backgrounds and expertise to brainstorm effective paths forward to improving our understanding of pollution, toxicity, and fishes. Topics of discussion include:
- Why is improving knowledge of pollution exposure and impact to fishes important?
- Where are current gaps in knowledge?
- What are priorities for research and monitoring?
Organizer: Nikki Wildart, NOAA, [email protected]