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 |
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Pages (from-to) | 138-139 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology |
Volume | 447 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 Sep 1 |
Keywords
- Living animals
- Sedation
- Transport
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
- Aquatic Science