Research and analysis

Causes and consequences of feminisation of male fish in English rivers

• From: Environment Agency
• Part of: Business and the environment, Freshwater fisheries, and Water quality
• Published: 1 July 2004

Scientific peer-review of weight of evidence for oestrogenic endocrine disruption in the UK freshwater environment.

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Causes and Consequences of Feminisation of Male Fish in English Rivers

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This is a peer-reviewed review of the weight of evidence on oestrogenic endocrine disruption in male fish. The review covers the key components of risk assessment for steroid oestrogens and their bioloigical effects.

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Published: 1 July 2004

From: Environment Agency

Part of: Business and the environment Freshwater fisheries Water quality