Predicting the levels of faecal pollution in water and molluscs produced on marine farms in the bays of the Santa Catarina Island

Published 2019-10-03

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Abstract

Mathematical models have been used around the world to predict pollution levels in coastal areas and to communicate to the public when safety for bathing or shellfish consumption may be compromised. Recent studies conducted by Epagri have developed regression-based models that allow predicting the coliform levels in areas used for mollusc farming in the North and South bays of Santa Catarina Island. The present document presents the main findings of these studies in a didactic way and suggests practical applications for technicians in the area of mariculture, fishing and water resources management in the region.

Author Biographies

  • Robson Ventura de Souza
    Médico Veterinário, Dr., Epagri/Centro de Desenvolvimento em Aquicultura e Pesca, CEP 88034-901, Florianópolis, SC, e-mail: robsonsouza@epagri.sc.gov.br
    • Carlos José Alexandre de Campos
      Biólogo Marinho, PhD., Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science, Weymouth, Inglaterra, e-mail: carlos.campos@cefas.co.uk
      • Luis Hamilton Pospissil Garbossa
        Engenheiro Civil, Dr., Epagri/Centro de Informações de Recursos Ambientais e Hidrometeorologia de Santa Catarina, CEP 88034-901, Florianópolis, SC, e-mail: luisgarbossa@epagri.sc.gov.br
        • Walter Quadros Seiffert
          Engenheiro Agrônomo, Dr., Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, CEP 88034-000, Florianópolis, SC, e-mail: Walter.seiffert@ufsc.br

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          Keywords

          • Public health
          • Mathematical models
          • Aquaculture
          • Balneability