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R.S.S. Wu
Bio: R.S.S. Wu is an academic researcher from City University of Hong Kong. The author has contributed to research in topics: Perna viridis & Sperm. The author has an hindex of 23, co-authored 42 publications receiving 1530 citations.
Topics: Perna viridis, Sperm, Sperm motility, Environmental exposure, Seawater
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TL;DR: In this article, the problem of eutrophication, water borne pathogens and xenobiotic compounds are likely to be exacerbated and pose significant ecological and/or public health risks in the coming years, especially in developing countries.
114 citations
TL;DR: Results indicate that the DDTs in eggs would be expected to be associated with adverse effects on the survival of young of both species, particularly the Little Egret.
106 citations
TL;DR: The observed link between ER OD induction and hepatocytological changes in response to toxicant exposure provides a more meaningful interpretation of EROD induction in ecotoxicological studies.
99 citations
TL;DR: Sperm motility, measured by computer-assisted sperm analysis, indicated that percent motile sperm, velocities, and percent sperm with normal trajectory were significantly affected by chronic exposure to Cd2+.
95 citations
TL;DR: Impairment of sperm motility of sea urchin, as measured by the CASA method, can be used to predict reproductive success and ecological effects.
81 citations
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TL;DR: The first in-depth exploration of the effects of microplastics on the marine environment and biota is provided, with new themes and important approaches for future work proposed.
1,104 citations
TL;DR: The sources, occurrence, fate and effects of plastic waste in the marine environment are summarized, with land- and ocean-based sources being the major sources and domestic, industrial and fishing activities being the most important contributors.
1,015 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the state of the art in using passive sampling technology for environmental monitoring of waterborne organic and inorganic pollutants is reviewed, and strategies for sampler design, calibration, in situ sampling and quality control issues are discussed.
Abstract: We review the state of the art in using passive sampling technology for environmental monitoring of waterborne organic and inorganic pollutants. We discuss strategies for sampler design, calibration, in situ sampling and quality-control issues, and advantages and challenges associated with passive sampling in aqueous environments. We then review typical applications of passive samplers in assessing the aquatic environment.
785 citations
TL;DR: Hypoxia affects thousands of km2 of marine waters all over the world, and has caused mass mortality of marine animals, benthic defaunation and decline in fisheries production in many places.
762 citations
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24 Mar 2003TL;DR: This paper provided the first comprehensive summary of how plant, animal and microbial communities develop under the harsh conditions following such dramatic disturbances, and examined the basic principles that determine ecosystem development and applied the general rules to the urgent practical need for promoting the reclamation of damaged lands.
Abstract: Natural disturbances such as lava flows, landslides and glacial moraines, and human-damaged sites such as pavement, road edges and mine wastes often leave little or no soil or biological legacy. This 2003 book provided the first comprehensive summary of how plant, animal and microbial communities develop under the harsh conditions following such dramatic disturbances. The authors examine the basic principles that determine ecosystem development and apply the general rules to the urgent practical need for promoting the reclamation of damaged lands. Written for ecologists concerned with disturbance, landscape dynamics, restoration, life histories, invasions, modeling, soil formation and community or population dynamics, this book will also serve as an authoritative text for graduate students and a valuable reference for professionals involved in land management.
709 citations