Behaviour of some hydrobionts in experimental conditions of accidental oil pollution

Abstract

The most significant achievements in the field of natural sciences are reached in joint collaboration, where important roles are taken by biology and chemistry. Therefore publication of a Journal, displaying results of current studies in the field of biology and chemistry, facilitates highlighting of theoretical and practical issues and distribution of scientific discoveries.One of the basic goals of the Journal is to promote the extensive exchange of information between the scientists from all over the world. We welcome publishing original papers and materials of Biological and Chemical Conferences, held in different countries (after the process of their subsequent selection).Creation of special International Journal of Biology and Chemistry is of great importance, because a great amount of scientists might publish their articles and it will help to widen the geography of future collaboration. We will be glad to publish also the papers of the scientists from the other continents.The Journal aims to publish the results of the experimental and theoretical studies in the field of biology, biotechnology, chemistry and chemical technology. Among the emphasized subjects are: modern issues of technologies for organic synthesis; scientific basis of the production of physiologically active preparations; modern issues of technologies for processing of raw materials, production of new materials and technologies; study on chemical and physical properties and structure of oil and coal; theoretical and practical issues in processing of hydrocarbons; modern achievements in the field of nanotechnology; results of studies in the fields of biology, biotechnology, genetics, nanotechnology, etc.We hope to receive papers from a number of Scientific Centers, which are involved in the application of the scientific principles of biology, biotechnology, chemistry and chemical technology on practice and carrying out research on the subject, whether it relates to the production of new materials, technology and ecological issues. Abstract: This work presents results on behavioral reactions and sensitivity of molluscs and fish to experimental modelling of accidental oil pollution during the first 72 hours. It is shown that mobile hydrobionts, such as fish attempt to escape the contaminated area during the first 24 hours after the oil spill. Benthic animals -molluscs are more susceptible to pollution, they almost instantly lose their mobility, become inert and try to escape their shells further on, which serves as an evidence of death throes. Light crude with high content of paraffin was used for the present experiment.