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Cancer risks will be considered “essentially negligible” where the estimated ILCR is 1-in-100,000 (≤ 1 x 10-5) (Health Canada 2004). If the ILCR is greater than 1 x 10-5, the risk assessment should either be refined and/or risk management measures should be taken. In this study, ILCR is greater than 1 x 10-5. ILCR values in different tissues such as mussels and liver 3 species of coral island of Persian Gulf were in the range of 0.032677 - 0.044428. Thus documenting high potential carcinogenic risk for fish consumption at Kharg island. Furthermore, biotransformation of PAHs in fish and other aquatic organisms generally accompanied by side effects resulting from the formation of carcinogenic intermediates (Johnson-Restrepo et al., 2008, Lazartigues …show more content…

The bioconcentration factor (BCF) is the concentration of test substance in/on the fish or specified tissues thereof divided by the concentration of the chemical in the surrounding medium at steady state. In the context of setting exposure criteria it is generally understood that the terms “BCF” and “steady-state BCF” are synonymous. A steady-state condition occurs when the organism is exposed for a sufficient length of time that the ratio does not change substantially. Bioconcentration factors (BCFs) are used to relate pollutant residues in aquatic organisms to the pollutant concentration in ambient waters. Many chemical compounds, especially those with a hydrophobic component, partition easily into the lipids and lipid membranes of organisms and bioaccumulate. fish BCF and BMF (Biomagnification Factor) values are used to calculate concentrations in fish as part of the secondary poisoning assessment for wildlife, as well as for human dietary exposure. An invertebrate BCF may also be used to model a food chain based on consumption of sediment worms or shellfish. An assessment of secondary poisoning or human exposure via the environment will not always be necessary for every substance. In the first instance, a predicted BCF may be used for first tier risk assessment (Lombardo et al., 2010, Zhao et al., 2008, Dimitrov et al.,

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Blackfish, a documentary by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, a historically observed impact of the captivity of killer whales. This Documentary focuses on the orca Tilikum, who was captured off the coast of Iceland. On February 21, 1991, Sealand trainer Keltie Byrne fell into the pool with Tilikum. She was pulled to the bottom by Tilikum, tossed around, and drowned. It took Sealand employees two hours to recover her.

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TO: Dr. Jim Turner FROM: Tyler Mead DATE: October 20, 2015 SUBJECT: New England Seafood Company Risk Analysis Overview: Accompanying this memo is a risk analysis I have conducted for New England Seafood Company. The risk analysis I have conducted will show which weighted average cost of capital would be best to use in evaluating the project along with how New England Seafood Company could utilize the land if the project is accepted. A 10% cost of capital will result in a positive net present value but the coefficient of variation will be much higher than New England’s average coefficient of variation. A lower or higher cost of capital could under or over value the project and risks involved.

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Other human carcinogens include asbestos, hexavalent chromium, aflatoxins and vinyl chloride. Carcinogens can increase the risk of cancer by changing cellular metabolism or damaging DNA directly in cells, which interferes with biological processes, and induces the uncontrolled, malignant division,eventually leading to the formation of tumors. Usually, severe DNA damage leads to apoptosis, but if the programmed cell death pathway is damaged, then the cell cannot prevent itself from becoming a cancer

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Crayfish Response In this experiment the researchers were investigating the limited range of the crayfish species Orconectes saxatilis in the upper part of the Kiamichi River. The dispersal of the crayfish species O. saxatilis and two sympatric crayfish species throughout the upper part of the Kiamichi River were examined. The type of habitat that the crayfish favor for use was also examined along with their historical characteristics. Crayfish species with small habitats are in major need of conservation but little information is known about species-specific habitats.

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In the 1950s and 1960s , something weird happened in the estuaries next to the long island sound , new York and Connecticut . Birds of prey , ( eagles ) fed on fish in the estuaries had soaring concentrations of the insect killer DDT in their bodies. Even though when the water in the estuaries was tested , it had low concentrations of DDT. In consequence , poisons that dissolve in fat (such as DDT) , can become more intense as they upgrade up in the a food chain in a process called biological magnification. When the pesticide mixes with the water , algae and bacteria are effected with the poison .

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Response to Big Fish I recently attended a performance of the musical Big Fish at the Hale Centre Theatre in West Valley City, Utah. Big Fish was originally released as a novel by Daniel Wallace in 1998, then made into a motion picture by Tim Burton in 2003, and finally adapted as a Broadway musical by Susan Stroman in 2013. While there are minor differences in every version, the general theme remains similar in all.

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Secondly, many individuals are susceptible to getting cancer due to their genetics. According to Document H, “Researchers found that some women have a genetic predisposition to use the pathway that creates the bad metabolite (16-alpha-hydroxyestrone). These women have a greatly increased risk for breast cancer. ” If a cell in the reproductive system becomes mutated, the mutation could possibly pass to the next generation.

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People during World War I should eat fish because they feed themselves and reproduce unlike bread. I believe in World War I it was very hard to find food like bread and canned foods. If people had a little fish pond or even a vegetable garden, they would have a better supply of food because they are in nature and reproduce and grow themselves.

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Fish Animations Science: Biodiversity, Adaptation & The Role of Water Technology: Creative Communication Math: Geometry 60 Minute Lesson White paper (1 piece per student) Pencil (1 per student) Crayons and markers Introduction (5 min) Fishnet (10 min) Food Chain Discussion (5 minutes) Big Fish (30 minutes) Clean Up & Wrap Up: (10 minutes) Swim in the rivers, lakes, streams and every other freshwater habitat of the world to discover nature’s buffet: food chains!

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Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning Amnesic shellfish poisoning is a rare type of food poisoning. You get it from eating seafood contaminated with a toxin (domoic acid). This toxin is produced by a saltwater form of algae and is often eaten by shellfish, such as clams, oysters, and mussels. Sometimes crabs that feed on these shellfish can also become toxic.

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This is dangerous for the fish because it is causing endangerment for them and they need to be able to live longer and

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It is important to evaluate which chemical causes more harm to humans. DDT has long been rumoured to cause cancer, especially breast cancer in females. The scientific evidence for this claim is not succinct, and the method for gathering data is imperfect. Newer, more thorough research indicates that DDT exposure is not a cause for breast cancer. DDT did cause cancer in the mammals experimented on, but there is incompetent proof for whether or not it is the same for humans.

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Conversely, there are high level of dangerous toxics such as methyl mercury found in this prized cuisine (Wild Aid 2015). In fact, methyl mercury known as a perilous neurotoxin is associated with the risk of neurological aliments such as Alzheimer’s and degenerative brain disease (Wild Aid 2015). What’s more, studies found that shark fins contain many hazardous impurities, for example hydrogen peroxide arsenic which are harmful to human health (Wild Aid 2015).The reason why there are high level of toxins in sharks is because hazardously chemical substances or heavy metals in contaminated water can be absorb in their bodies much greater than in small predators in food webs (Wild Aid 2015). Biologically, this is defined as a biomagnification- the longer process in food web, the higher level toxic accumulated in an apex creature. It is obviously apparent that shark fin soup is not rich sources of

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In terms of critical work, one of the earliest works looking at animal resistance is Chris Philo’s 1994 article “Animals, Geography, and the City: Notes on Inclusions and Exclusions.” In the article, Philo cites the “difficult theoretical issues” surrounding the assertion that nonhuman animals have the potential for “resistance,” stating, it borders on attributing “agency” and “intentionality” to animals in a manner normally only reserved for human beings … and also because it raises questions as to whether it is appropriate to conceive of transgression or resistance occurring in a situation where the parties involved—in this case animals and humans—seemingly cannot even begin to share the same systems of (political) meaning. Furthermore,

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During many years the tons of uncontrolled fish piled up in our markets and homes. To solve this situation and avoid the mislabeling and confusion we must create a system to control the other percent of imported food in order to avoid serious diseases. Loaded with mercury Since we were little kids we were thought that fish is good for us because it is rich in omega 3 fats which will do wonders for our health. Nowadays in this modern society where pollution has reached its highest point we can’t be sure that the food and especially the fish we consume are 100% healthy and clean.

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