Impact ID5811
Impact TypeWater Quality Benefit
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn enclosure experiments with detritus additions, silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix ) acted as phosphorous sink and slowed the increase of total phosphorus in the water column. This phosphorous sequestering was a result of fish growth.
Reference40405
Cost 
LocationLiuxihe Resevoir, South China

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