ApocaDocs: Heavy metal link to mutations, low growth and fertility among crustaceans in Sydney Harbor tributary

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	Heavy metal link to mutations, low growth and fertility among crustaceans in Sydney Harbor tributary http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1219683311 Heavy metal pollutants are linked to genetic mutations, stunted growth and declining fertility among small crustaceans in the Parramatta River, the main tributary of Sydney Harbour, new research shows. The finding adds to mounting evidence that toxic sediments and seaweeds in Sydney Harbour are a deadly diet for many sea creatures.... Earlier this year, UNSW scientists revealed that copper-contaminated seaweeds in Sydney Harbour were killing 75 percent of the offspring of small crustaceans that feed on a common brown seaweed.

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The ApocaDocs say:

Golly! Who would have imagined that toxic sediment could affect sea life?