Histopathology of brown bullhead (Ameiurus nebulosus), smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu), and yellow perch (Perca flavescens) in relation to polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination in the Hudson River

Pinkney, Alfred E.; Myers, Mark S.; Rutter, Michael A.

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.09.209

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“…Low relative weights of fishes have been commonly linked to density‐dependent effects (Guy and Willis ; Tillma et al ), and this may have been the case for yellow perch in the Feeder Dam pool because these fish were much more abundant in this area than in the 2 downstream sites. In 2001, yellow perch body condition was higher in the Thompson Island pool compared to the Feeder Dam and Stillwater‐Coveville pools (Pinkney et al ), consonant with the present results. In 2001, yellow perch muscle‐tissue PCB concentrations averaged 4.57 μg/g (Pinkney et al ), higher than average PCB concentrations measured between 2004 and 2009 (1.2 μg PCBs/g; Maceina and Sammons ).…”

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“…In 2001, yellow perch body condition was higher in the Thompson Island pool compared to the Feeder Dam and Stillwater‐Coveville pools (Pinkney et al ), consonant with the present results. In 2001, yellow perch muscle‐tissue PCB concentrations averaged 4.57 μg/g (Pinkney et al ), higher than average PCB concentrations measured between 2004 and 2009 (1.2 μg PCBs/g; Maceina and Sammons ). In the present study, individual lipid‐based PCB concentrations up to 925 μg/g were not associated with changes in yellow perch relative weights.…”

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“…In the present study, smallmouth bass demonstrated an increasing trend in relative weights from upstream to downstream pools, with higher relative weights inhabiting pools with elevated PCB levels. In 2001, smallmouth bass collected from the upper Hudson River were in poorer body condition in the Feeder Dam pool compared to the Thompson Island and Stillwater‐Coveville pools (Pinkney et al ), similar to the present results. Smallmouth bass relative weight averaged 89 (± 13) and 90 (± 12) statewide in New York streams/rivers and lakes, respectively (Loukmas and Perry ), which were within the ranges we observed in the Thompson Island pool (84 ± 9) and the Stillwater‐Coveville pool (87 ± 8).…”

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“…The selection and sampling of a single site that is upstream from a suspected contaminant discharge were recommended by Roni et al () and Power (). In addition, other publications that have examined the effects of PCBs on fish in the upper Hudson River have employed the Feeder Dam as the control site (Baldigo et al ; Pinkney et al ). Major PCB sources to the upper Hudson River were from 2 General Electric industrial plants located at RK 317 and RK 319.…”

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“…Over time, PCB concentrations in fish have declined approximately an order of magnitude since 1980 (Sloan et al ; Maceina and Sammons ). During the past 40 yr, fish inhabiting the Hudson River have been extensively sampled, PCB concentrations have been measured, and fish have been examined for potential effects of PCB exposure (Browser et al ; Fabrizio et al ; Barnthouse et al , ; Sloan et al ; Baldigo et al ; Maceina and Sammons , ; Pinkney et al ).…”

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The relation between polychlorinated biphenyls and population metrics of 4 species of fish from the upper Hudson River, New York, USA

Maceina¹,

Sammons²

2019

Enviro Toxic and Chemistry

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In the upper Hudson River, New York, USA, fish were exposed to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from the 1940s to 1977, and PCBs still persist in this environment. Yellow perch (Perca flavescens), brown bullhead (Ameiurus nebulosus), smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu), and largemouth bass (M. salmoides) were collected annually from 2003 to 2009 from 1 control site upstream of the PCB discharge locations and from 2 sites downstream from where PCBs were released. Fish PCB concentrations were estimated, and 3 population metrics were examined: 1) relative abundance, 2) weight-to-length ratio, and 3) growth. Normalized lipid-based PCB concentrations at the 2 PCB exposure pools averaged approximately 100 to 600 mg/g. Estimated relative abundances with electrofishing were higher for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and brown bullhead at PCB exposure sites compared to the control site; but yellow perch were more abundant at the control site. Weight to length ratios varied among sites and species, but no consistent pattern was evident in relation to PCBs at the population level or for individual fish. Growth rates for yellow perch and brown bullhead were similar among sites. Largemouth bass growth was slightly higher at the control site compared to the 2 PCB sites, but smallmouth bass growth was much higher at the PCB sites compared to the control site. We could not detect any relation or influence of PCBs on the 3 population metrics that we examined. the present results corroborated those of previous investigations concerning the effects of PCBs on fishes. We recommend stronger consideration of the biological impacts of PCBs at the population level when conducting risk assessments.

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The relation between polychlorinated biphenyls and population metrics of 4 species of fish from the upper Hudson River, New York, USA

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Sammons²

2019

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Responses of native freshwater mussels to remediation to remove polychlorinated biphenyl‐contaminated sediments in the upper Hudson River

Newton,

Mayer,

Rogala

et al. 2023

Aquatic Conservation

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The Hudson River, New York, was contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from two manufacturing plants over a period of approximately 30 years, and PCBs are still present in sediment and biota today. The river provides habitat for a variety of plants and animals, including native freshwater mussels. A remediation programme, consisting of dredging followed by the placement of backfilled sediment and/or a subaqueous cap, was initiated in 2009 to remove PCB‐contaminated sediments, and managers were concerned about how remediation could affect the mussels. Quantitative surveys were conducted across nine reaches (pools) to estimate species composition, density, population size, population structure, and ecosystem services of mussel assemblages, pre‐ and post‐remediation. Surveys were stratified into remediated areas (targeted for dredging) and non‐remediated areas (not targeted for dredging). Pre‐remediation, the river contained a low diversity, and high, but variable, density of mussels that were strongly dominated by Elliptio complanata. The presence of few fresh dead mussels indicates low natural mortality. Frequent recruitment by many species, varied length classes, and high biomass also support robust assemblages that perform important ecosystem services, such as biofiltration. Remedial activity removed most of the mussels and the associated services that they perform: their density was reduced by 83% and their filtration capacity was reduced by 93%, relative to non‐remediated areas. Areas that were remediated were almost devoid of adult mussels, but the presence of small mussels indicates that natural recolonization is occurring. However, it is unknown whether these assemblages will persist. As mussels are generally long lived and slow growing, natural recovery is anticipated to be slow, in the order of decades.

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Effects of soil amendment with PCB-contaminated sediment on the growth of two cucurbit species

Urbaniak

Lee

Takazawa

et al. 2019

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of the application of increasing proportions (0%, 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%) of an admixture of PCB-contaminated Hudson River sediment collected from the Upper Hudson River, near Waterford, Saratoga county (New York, USA) on soil properties, phytotoxicity, and biometric and physiological responses of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L. cv 'Wisconsin SMR 58') and zucchini (Cucurbita pepo L. cv 'Black Beauty') grown as potential phyto-and rhizoremediators. The experiment was performed for 4 weeks in a growth chamber under controlled conditions. Amendment of Hudson River sediment to soil led to a gradual increase in PCB content of the substratum from 13.7 μg/kg (with 10% sediment) to 255 μg/kg (with 100% sediment). Sediment amendment showed no phytotoxic effects during the initial stages, even Lepidium sativum root growth was stimulated; however, this positive response diminished following a 4-week growth period, with the greatest inhibition observed in unplanted soil and zucchini-planted soil. The stimulatory effect remained high for cucumber treatments. The sediment admixture also increased cucurbit fresh biomass as compared to control samples, especially at lower doses of sediment admixture, even though PCB content of the soil amended with sediment increased. Cucurbits' leaf surface area, in turn, demonstrated an increase for zucchini, however only for 50% and 75% sediment admixture, while cucumber showed no changes when lower doses were applied and decrease for 75% and 100% sediment admixture. Chlorophyll a + b decreased significantly in sediment-amended soils, with greater inhibition observed for cucumber than zucchini. Our results suggest that admixture of riverine sediment from relatively less-contaminated locations may be used as soil amendments under controlled conditions; however, further detailed investigation on the fate of pollutants is required, especially in terms of the bioaccumulation and biomagnification properties of PCBs, before contaminated sediment can be applied in an open environment.

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Histopathology of brown bullhead (Ameiurus nebulosus), smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu), and yellow perch (Perca flavescens) in relation to polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination in the Hudson River

Cited by 14 publications

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The relation between polychlorinated biphenyls and population metrics of 4 species of fish from the upper Hudson River, New York, USA

The relation between polychlorinated biphenyls and population metrics of 4 species of fish from the upper Hudson River, New York, USA

Responses of native freshwater mussels to remediation to remove polychlorinated biphenyl‐contaminated sediments in the upper Hudson River

Effects of soil amendment with PCB-contaminated sediment on the growth of two cucurbit species

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