Holdway, who joined the institution in 2002 as a full professor, holds a Tier - 1 Canada Research Chair position in ecotoxicology. (sciencemag.org)
In addition to being an important economic resource, salmon and other salmonidae species such as trout are considered «sentinel species» for monitoring water quality, and are important markers for ecotoxicology studies. (jcvi.org)
«Over time, these species become two to four times more resistant to the pesticide used,» stated Professor Matthias Liess, Head of the Department for System Ecotoxicology at the UFZ. (sciencedaily.com)