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Sub-lethal impacts of coal mine wastewater: Exploring behavioural responses in native aquatic organisms
Coal mining represents a primary economic activity in Australia, but wastewater resulting from the extraction and refinement of coal can present risks for aquatic ecosystems. It is, therefore, imperative that the impacts of coal mine water releases on aquatic ecosystems are fully
understood. The broad objectives of this thesis are to provide information on the potential toxicity and sub-lethal effects of coal mine wastewater on a range of native macroinvertebrate, amphibian, and fish species that are directly relevant to Central Queensland. In particular, the project evaluates the use of behavioural analysis as a tool for monitoring possible sub-lethal effects of wastewater releases on these organisms.
History
Location
Central Queensland UniversityAdditional Rights
Author retains copyright: I agree that the thesis or portfolio shall be made freely available for the purpose of research or private studyOpen Access
- Yes
Era Eligible
- No
Supervisor
Larelle Fabbro ; Scott Wilson ; Steven Melvin ; Frederic LeuschThesis Type
- Doctoral Thesis