New research by Southern Cross University into pesticide run-off has revealed that a widely used agricultural chemical can affect both prawns and oysters.Imidacloprid is used as an insecticide, fungicide and a parasiticide in Australia and is banned in Europe
Centre director Kirsten Benkendorff said of the seafood species they were particularly concerned how the water soluble pesticide would affect prawns. "It's what we refer to as the LC50, or the lethal dose 50, where you'd expect 50 per cent of the population to die." "That's certainly something for concern from the perspective that they do take them up from the environment," Professor Benkendorff said.She said while further study was needed the research identified the need for effective management of pesticide use and run-off in coastal areas.NSW fishing industry 'extremely alarmed' by research
"Australia needs to take a hard look at what's going on in Europe with the ban of these types of chemicals and replicate it here."The industry is also concerned that the pesticide can affect other marine species.
Imforthewhales Der!
'Australia needs to take a hard look at what's going on in Europe with the ban of these types of chemicals and replicate it here.' Well said. Ban ROUNDUP too ( aka glyphosates)
Well I never.
I’m allergic to shellfish so this isn’t a huge issue
Poison isn't good for them, what a surprise..!!!!!
Er, duh. Slow news day? Just chuck another doubt into the mix to say you've done your bit for the DS today?