Effect of copper mill waste material on benthic invertebrates and zooplankton diversity and abundance in Lake Superior beaches
James H. Larson, Michael R Lowe, Sean W. Bailey, Amanda H. Bell, Danielle M. Cleveland
The paper examines the impact of copper mill waste (stamp sands) on benthic invertebrates and zooplankton in Lake Superior, finding reduced diversity and abundance in areas with higher copper concentrations.
PLoS ONE · Mar 3, 2025Peer-reviewedEcology