Impact ID | 5414 |
Impact Type | Habitat Alteration |
Study Type | Experimental |
Study Location | Field |
Impact Description | Tthe introduction of Gambusia affinis in a natural wetland was associated with a 50% decline in relative phytoplankton fluorescence and total phosphorus, and sharp increases in N:P ratios in the water column. These impacts may be due to the assimilation of fish biomass acting as sink for nutrients |
Reference | 39144 |
Cost | |
Location | California |