Assessment of Deformities, Erosions, Lesions, and Tumors (DELTs) in Fish Exposed to Effluents From an Oil Refinery
Principal Investigator(s): Dr. Marisol Sepúlveda
Researchers
Marisol Sepúlveda
Professor and Associate Head of Research
Purdue Forestry & Natural Resources
Research Objectives
The primary objective of this study is to determine whether a thermal discharge from an oil refinery is causing an increased incidence of DELTs on fish. This study consists of three elements: an onsite thermal bioassay with fathead minnows, field collections and DELTs assessment, and fish health assessment.
