The Seasonality of Fecal Coliform Bacteria Pollution and its Influence on Closures of Shellfish Harvesting Areas in Mississippi Sound

The Seasonality of Fecal Coliform Bacteria Pollution and its Influence on Closures of Shellfish Harvesting Areas in Mississippi Sound

Runoff from agricultural lands and farm animal feedlots is one of the major sources of fecal coliforms in surface waters, and fecal coliform (FC) bacteria concentrations tend to vary with season because of seasonal variations in climatic factors. However, El Niño -Southern Oscillation (ENSO) even...

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Main Authors: Paul B. Tchounwou, Scott Gordon, Paulinus Chigbu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2005-08-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
ENSO events
seasonality
fecal coliform bacteria
oyster management
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/2/2/362/

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