Overview of Freshwater and Marine Toxicity Tests: A Technical Tool for Ecological Risk Assessment

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This document is one of a series of technical resources and tools prepared by the Ecotoxicology Unit (OEHHA) as part of our goal of advancing the science and practice of ecological risk assessment.

It is anticipated that the ecological risk assessment community will utilize this document as a preliminary tool to conveniently review existing scientific information on Freshwater and Marine Toxicity Tests. Efforts have been made to ensure that the information in this document accurately reflects the original source. However, users should refer to the original publication in order to thoroughly understand the tests and any appropriate limitations on their use. Cal/EPA, OEHHA and the University of California Regents are not responsible for damages of any kind resulting from the use of or reliance on this information by risk assessors or risk managers.