Copper in San Francisco Bay
Resources to Reduce Scientific Uncertainties

Bioavailibility and Effects

Characterizing the accumulation of copper in organisms and related impacts

Related activities in the Copper Action Plan

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CB-17(1) Phytoplankton species toxicity and prevalence
CB-17(4) Bioassessment tools to track presence of copper sensitive taxa
CB-17(5) Assess feasibility of phytoplankton bioassays to measure toxicity

References

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Assessment of Aquatic Ecological Risk and Site-Specific Criteria of Copper in San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Arnold, W.; Warren-Hicks, W. J. 2007
Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management [Integr. Environ. Assess. Manage.], 3:32-48
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Photooxidation of wetland and riverine dissolved organic matter: altered copper complexation and organic composition
Brooks, M. L.; Meyer, J. S.; McKnight, D. M. 2007
Hydrobiologia [Hydrobiologia], 579:95-113
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Variability of the Protective Effect of Sodium On the Acute Toxicity of Copper to Freshwater Cladocerans
De Schamphelaere, K. A. C.; Bossuyt, B. T. A.; Janssen, C. R. 2007
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry [Environ. Toxicol. Chem.], 26:535-542
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Validation and update of a model used to predict copper toxicity to the marine bivalve Mytilus sp
Arnold, W. R.; Cotsifas, J. S.; Corneillie, K. M. 2006
Environmental Toxicology, 21:65-70
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Swimming performance and energy metabolism of rainbow trout, common carp and gibel carp respond differently to sublethal copper exposure
De Boeck, G.; van der Ven, K.; Hattink, J.; Blust, R. 2006
Aquatic Toxicology [Aquat. Toxicol.], 80:92-100
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Toxicity of binary mixtures of metals and pyrethroid insecticides to Daphnia magna Straus. Implications for multi-substance risks assessment
Barata, C.; Baird, D. J.; Nogueira, A. J. A.; Soares, A.; Riva, M. C. 2006
Aquatic Toxicology [Aquat. Toxicol.], 78:1-14
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Near-Field Receiving Water Monitoring of Trace Metals and a Benthic Community Near the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant in South San Francisco Bay, California: 2005
Cain, D. J.; Parchaso, F.; Thompson, J. K.; Luoma, S. N.; Lorenzi, A. H.; Moon, E.; Shouse, M. K.; Hornberger, M. I.; Dyke, J. L. 2006
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Chronic sublethal sediment toxicity testing using the estuarine amphipod, Melita plumulosa (Zeidler): Evaluation using metal-spiked and field-contaminated sediments
Gale, S. A.; King, C. K.; Hyne, R. V. 2006
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry [Environ. Toxicol. Chem.], 25:1887-1898
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Dependency of copper toxicity to polychaete larvae on algal concentration
Wong, N. C.; Wong, M. H.; Shiu, K. K.; Qiu, J. W. 2006
Aquatic Toxicology [Aquat. Toxicol.]. Vol., 77:117-125
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Copper toxicity to larval stages of three marine invertebrates and copper complexation capacity in San Diego Bay, California
Rivera-Duarte, I.; Rosen, G.; Lapota, D.; Chadwick, D. B.; Kear-Padilla, L.; Zirino, A. 2005
Environmental Science & Technology, 39:1542-1546
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Comparison of changes in metal toxicity following exposure of water with high dissolved organic carbon content to solar, UV-B and UV-A radiation
Winch, S.; Lean, D. 2005
Photochemistry and Photobiology, 81:1469-1480
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Delineating copper accumulation pathways for the freshwater bivalve Corbicula using stable copper isotopes
Croteau, M. N.; Luoma, S. N. 2005
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry [Environ. Toxicol. Chem.], 24:2871-2878
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Geochemistry and bioavailability of metals in sediments from northern San Francisco Bay
Lu, X. Q.; Werner, I.; Young, T. M. 2005
Environment International, 31:593-602
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Predicting copper toxicity in estuarine and marine waters using the Biotic Ligand Model
Arnold, W. R.; Santore, R. C.; Cotsifas, J. S. 2005
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 50:1634-1640
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Predicting sediment metal toxicity using a sediment biotic ligand model: Methodology and initial application
Di Toro, D. M.; McGrath, J. A.; Hansen, D. J.; Berry, W. J.; Paquin, P. R.; Mathew, R.; Wu, K. B.; Santore, R. C. 2005
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:2410-2427
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Comparison of Cd, Cu, and Zn toxic effects on four marine phytoplankton by pulse-amplitude-modulated fluorometry
Miao, A. J.; Wang, W. X.; Juneau, P. 2005
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 24:2603-2611
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Trophic transfer of metals along freshwater food webs: Evidence of cadmium biomagnification in nature
Croteau, M. N.; Luoma, S. N.; Stewart, A. R. 2005
Limnology and Oceanography [Limnol. Oceanogr.], 50:1511-1519
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Biotic Ligand Model, a Flexible Tool for Developing Site-Specific Water Quality Guidelines for Metals
Niyogi, S.; Wood, C. M. 2004
Environmental Science & Technology [Environ. Sci. Technol.]. Vol., 38:6177-6192
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Withdrawal of Aquatic Life Water Quality Criteria for Copper and Nickel Applicable to South San Francisco Bay, California
Usepa, 2003
US Environmental Protection Agency2004
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The Biotic Ligand Model: Technical Support Document for Its Application to the Evaluation of Water Quality Criteria for Copper
Usepa, 2003
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency2004
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Causes of sediment toxicity to Mytilus galloprovincialis in San Francisco Bay, California
Phillips, B.; Anderson, B.; Hunt, J.; Thompson, B.; Lowe, S.; Hoenicke, R.; Tjeerdema, R. 2003
Arch Environ Contam Toxicol., 45:492-7
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Copper Effects on Potential Sediment Test Organisms: the Importance of Appropriate Sensitivity
McPherson, C. A.; Chapman, P. M. 2000
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 40:656-665
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Copper effects on potential sediment test organisms: The importance of appropriate sensitivity
McPherson, C. A.; Chapman, P. M. 2000
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 40:656-665
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An intercomparison of voltametric approaches to determine the chemical speciation of dissolved copper in a coastal seawater sample
Bruland, K. W.; Rue, E. L.; Donat, J. R.; Skabal, S.; Moffett, J. W. 2000
Analytica Chimica Acta, 405:99-113
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Dissolved copper-complexing ligands in cultures of marine bacteria and estuarine water
Gordon, A. S.; Donat, J. R.; Kango, R. A.; Dyer, B. J.; Stuart, L. M. 2000
Marine Chemistry, 70:149-160
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Spatial and temporal variability of picocyanobacteria Synechococcus sp. in San Francisco Bay
Xiuren, N.; James, E. C.; Brian, E. C. 2000
Limnology and Oceanography, 45:695-702
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Linkage of Bioaccumulation and Biological Effects to Changes in Pollutant Loads in South San Francisco Bay
Hornberger, M. I.; Luoma, S. N.; Cain, D. J.; Parchaso, F.; Brown, C. L.; Bouse, R. M.; Wellise, C.; Thompson, J. K. 2000
Environmental Science & Technology, 34:2401-2409
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Linkage of Bioaccumulation and Biological Effects to Changes in Pollutant Loads in South San Francisco Bay
Hornberger, M.; Luoma, S.; Cain, D.; Brown, C.; Bouse, R.; Parchaso, F.; Wellise, C.; Thompson, J. 2000
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Cyanobacterial Populations in San Francisco Bay
Palenik, B.; Flegal, A. R. 1999
San Francisco Estuary Institute
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Chemistry, Toxicity, and Bioavailability of Copper and Its Relationship to Regulation in the Marine Environment
Onr, U. N. 1998
Office of Naval Research
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Metal uptake by phytoplankton during a bloom in South San Francisco Bay: Implications for metal cycling in estuaries
Luoma, S. N.; Geen, A. v; Lee, B. Y.; Cloern, J. E. 1998
Limnology and Oceanography, 45:1007-1016.
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Processes regulating cellular metal accumulation and physiological effects: Phytoplankton as model systems
Sunda, W. G.; Huntsman, S. A. 1998
Science of The Total Environment, 219:165-181.
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Using a water effect ratio approach to determine effects of copper on the fathead minnow in an effluent-dominated stream
Diamond, J. M.; Gerardi, C.; Leppo, E.; Miorelli, T. 1997
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 16:1480-1487
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The Toxicity of Copper (II) Species to Marine Algae, with Particular Reference to Macroalge
Gledhill, M.; Nimmo, M.; Brown, M. T.; Hill, S. J. 1997
Journal of Physiology, 33:2-11.
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Adsorption and uptake of copper by the green alga Scenedesmus subspicatus (Chlorophyta)
Knauer, K.; Behra, R.; Sigg, L. 1997
Journal of phycology, 33:596-601.
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Cu speciation and cyanobacterial distribution in harbors subject to anthropogenic Cu inputs
Moffett, J. W.; Brand, L. E.; Croot, P. L.; Barbeau, K. A. 1997
Limnology and Oceanography, 42:789-799.
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Production of strong, extracellular Cu chelators by marine cyanobacteria in response to Cu stress
Moffett, J. W.; Brand, L. E. 1996
Limnology and Oceanography, 41:388-395.
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Regulation of copper concentrations in the oceanic nutricline by phytoplankton uptake and regeneration cycles
Sunda, W. G.; Huntsman, S. A. 1995
Limnology and Oceanography, 40:135-137.
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Response of the Marine Microalga Dunaliella tertiolecta (Chlorophyceae) to Copper Toxicity in Short Time Experiments
Abalde, J.; Cid, A.; Reiriz, S.; Torres, E.; Herrero, C. 1995
Bulletin of Environmental Contaminant Toxicology, 54:317-324
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Phytochelatin production in marine algae: II. Induction by various metals
Ahner, B. A.; Morel, F. M. M. 1995
Limnology and Oceanography, 40:658-665
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Phytochelatin production in marine algae: I. An intraspecies comparison
Ahner, B. A.; Kong, S.; Morel, F. M. M. 1995
Limnology and Oceanography, 40:
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Copper toxicity on the marine microalga Phaeodactylum tricornutum: effects on phytosynthesis and related parameters
Cid, A.; Herrero, C.; Torres, E.; Abalde, J. 1995
Aquatic Toxicology, 31:165-174.
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Accumulation, regulation and toxicity of copper, zinc, lead and mercury in Hyalella azteca
Borgmann, U.; Norwood, W. P.; Clarke, C. 1993
Hydrobiologia, 259:79-89.
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Toxicity testing to support the New York/New Jersey site-specific copper criteria study. Final Report. EPA Contract # 68-C8-0066
Saic, 1993
Science Applications International Corporation
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Toxicity of lipid-soluble copper (II) complexes to the marine diatom nitzschia closterium: amelioration by humic substances
Florence, T. M.; Powell, H. K. J.; Stauber, J. L.; Town, R. M. 1992
Wat. Res., 26:1187-1193.
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Interactive influences of bioactive trace metals on biological production in oceanic waters
Bruland, K. W.; Donat, J. R.; Hutchins, D. A. 1991
Limnology and Oceanography, 36:1555-1577.
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Copper Toxicity and Adaptation in the Marine Diatom Ditylum Brightwellii
Rijstenbil, J. W.; Wunholds, J. A. 1991
Comparative biochemistry and physiology, 100:147-150.
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Copper tolerance of Skeletonema costatum and Nitzschia thermalis
Metaxas, A.; Lewis, A. G. 1991
Aquatic Toxicology, 19:265-280.
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Effects of iron, manganese, copper, and zinc enrichments on productivity and biomass in the subarctic Pacific
Coale, K. H. 1991
Limnology and Oceanography, 36:1851-1864.
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Effect of a spring phytoplankton bloom on dissolved copper speciation in bedford basin
Slauenwhite, D. E.; Wangersky, P. J.; Johnson, B. D. 1991
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 23:137-144.
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Interactions between two species of marine diatoms: effects on their individual copper tolerance
Metaxas, A.; Lewis, A. G. 1991
Marine Biology, 109:407-415.
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Reduction of marine phytoplankton reproduction rates by copper and cadmium
Brand, L. E.; Sunda, W. G.; Guillard, R. R. L. 1986
Journal of experimental marine biology and ecology, 96:225-250.
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Temporal dynamics of estuarine phytoplankton, A case study of San Francisco Bay
Cloern, J. E.; Cole, B. E.; Wong, R. L. J.; Alpine, A. E. 1985
Hydrobiologia, 129:153-176.
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Release of weak and strong copper-complexing agents by algae
McKnight, D. M.; Morel, F. M. M. 1979
Limnology and Oceanography, 24:823.
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The relationship between cupric ion activity and the toxicity of copper to phytoplankton
Sunda, W. G.; Guillard, R. L. 1976
Journal of Marine Research, 34:511-529.
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