The Sediment Quality Triad: then, now and tomorrow
- 1 January 2000
- journal article
- Published by Inderscience Publishers in International Journal of Environment and Pollution
- Vol. 13 (1/2/3/4/5/) , 351
- https://doi.org/10.1504/ijep.2000.002324
Abstract
The past, present and future status of the Sediment Quality Triad (SQT) concept is reviewed. The SQT has developed since its inception; some early data interpretation methods remain useful and have been improved (e.g. normalising to reference data), others have not proven to be as useful as originally anticipated (e.g. a single index coupled with triangular graphical plots). SQT studies have extended to Antarctica, and the SQT concept coupled with weight of evidence forms a major basis for sediment ecological risk assessment. Future trends in the usage and utility of the SQT are suggested.Keywords
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