Low dosage of magnesium sulphate as a long-term sedative during transport of firefly squid, Watasenia scintillans

Ian G. Gleadall

doi:10.1016/j.jembe.2013.02.021

Low dosage of magnesium sulphate as a long-term sedative during transport of firefly squid, Watasenia scintillans

Ian G. Gleadall

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Abstract

Long-term sedation tests (>3days, continuous) were conducted with millimolar quantities of magnesium sulphate to enhance the condition and survival of firefly squid, Watasenia scintillans, during commercial transportation. A concentration of 20mmoll^-1 produced the best result. After more than 80h under constant sedation, the animals revived within minutes of being transferred to fresh seawater and were apparently unharmed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	138-139
Number of pages	2
Journal	Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology
Volume	447
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jembe.2013.02.021
Publication status	Published - 2013 Sep 1

Keywords

Living animals
Sedation
Transport

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Aquatic Science

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Gleadall, I. G. (2013). Low dosage of magnesium sulphate as a long-term sedative during transport of firefly squid, Watasenia scintillans. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 447, 138-139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jembe.2013.02.021

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