Title
Can sodium hypochlorite reduce the risk of species introductions from diapausing invertebrate eggs in non-ballasted ships?
Author ORCID Identifier
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2006
Publication Title
Marine Pollution Bulletin
Volume
52
Issue
6
First Page
689
Last Page
695
Abstract
Many transoceanic vessels enter the Great Lakes carrying residual ballast water and sediment that harbours live animals and diapausing eggs. In this study, we examine the potential for sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) to reduce the risk of species introductions from diapausing invertebrate eggs in residual ballast sediment. We collected sediment from three transoceanic vessels and from Lake Erie and exposed them to NaOCl concentrations between 0 and 10,000 mg/L for 24 h. Hatching success was reduced by > 89% in all four experiments at 1000 mg/L relative to unexposed controls. Fewer species hatched at high than at low NaOCl concentrations. Based on an average residual ballast of 46.8 tonnes, the volume of NaOCl required to treat inbound vessels is 374 L. Impacts of NaOCl use could be minimized by neutralization of treated residuals with sodium bisulfite. Further research is needed, however, to evaluate the effect of NaOCl on ballast tank corrosion. © 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
DOI
10.1016/j.marpolbul.2005.11.001
Recommended Citation
Gray, D. K.; Duggan, I. C.; and MacIsaac, Hugh J., "Can sodium hypochlorite reduce the risk of species introductions from diapausing invertebrate eggs in non-ballasted ships?" (2006). Marine Pollution Bulletin, 52, 6, 689-695.
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