Physiological effects of biocide on marine bivalve blue mussels in context prevent macrofouling. Issue 1 (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Haque, Md; Kwon, Sung-Hyun
• Is Part Of: Journal of ecology and environment. Volume 40:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 8
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Bivalve blue mussel -- Biofouling -- Hydrogen peroxide -- Physiological behavior -- Mortality; Ecology -- Periodicals; 570
• DOI: 10.1186/s41610-016-0015-y
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2288-1220

Abstract

Abstract Background Mussels are stubborn organisms attached to solid substrata by means of byssus threads. The abundance of marine musselMytilus edulis in marine facilities like power stations was reason to select among fouling animals. Methods Mortality patterns as well as physiological behavior (oxygen consumption, foot activity, and byssus thread production) of two different size groups (14- and 25-mm shell length) ofM. edulis were studied at different hydrogen peroxide concentrations (1–4 mg l−1 ). Results Studied mussels showed progressive reduction in physiological activities as the hydrogen peroxide concentration increased. Mussel mortality was tested in 30 days exposure, and 14 mm mussels reached the highest percentage of 90% while 25 mm mussels reached 81%. Produced data was echoed by Chick-Watson model extracted equation. Conclusions This study points that, while it could affect the mussel mortality moderately in its low concentrations, hydrogen peroxide has a strong influence on mussels' physiological activities related to colonization. Therefore, hydrogen peroxide can be an alternative for preventing mussel colonization on facilities of marine environment.