| The quality of the seawater off the southwestern Atlantic coast of France was assessed by studying the effects of the water from three sites (Arcachon Bay, Mimizan and Capbreton) on larvae of the mussel (Mytilus edulis). Mussel larvae were raised in water samples taken at all three sites on March 12, 1991 and larval growth was monitored during 10 days. The results indicate that the water quality was best in the Bay of Arcachon, followed by Mimizan, whereas the water off Capbreton was possibly contaminated by pollutants. |
