Aquatic Ecotoxicology
CEA ecotoxicologists offer desk-based and field-based services to commercial and government clients. We help clients to identify appropriate effects assessment strategies.
Key Skills:
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Data evaluation interpretation
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Literature reviews
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Statistical analysis and re-interpretation of higher-tier studies
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Advice and assistance in the use of probabilistic approaches in effects assessments
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Placement and monitoring of ecotoxicology studies with CROs
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Design and delivery of higher-tier ecotoxicology studies (e.g. conducting mesocosm syudies)
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Landscape scale population/community monitoring
Recent Studies:
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Design, conduct and interpretation of a mesocosm study in support of an agrochemical product under the Plant Protection Products Directive 91/414/EEC
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Submission of expert reports on aquaculture medicines under the Veterinary Medicine Directive 2001/82/EC
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Ecotoxicology support for biocides submissions under the Biocidal Products Directive 98/8/EC
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Research into the response of aquatic communities to catchment level mitigation strategies adopted for diffuse pollution in preparation for the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC
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Product support for the development of aquatic ecotoxicology data for registration of agrochemical products under the Plant Protection Products Directive 91/414/EEC
At CEA our role is to provide an effective risk assessment service, assisting in the design and development of cost and time-effective evaluations of both exposure and effects. Higher-tier exposure and/or effects data are applied in a real world context to derive reduced risk strategies. A key part of this service is our ability to support the client through advocacy and effective risk communication with regulators.
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