In the Tennessee Valley, where the TVA placed all the dams on the river, it
is well-know that fishing just below a dam produces some unusually large
catfish and many mutated fish.  Caution, though.  Fishing just below a dam
is perilous to your health.  The water is very turbulent.
 
Sylvia S. Edwards
Huntsville, Alabama
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From: Sarah Watson <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, April 15, 1999 9:48 AM
Subject: Re: [CONCH-L] Unfortunate cowrie
 
 
> Actually the warm water outlets contain just that.. Warm Water. Thats what
> kills off the biota in the surrounding streams of a nuclear power plant.
The
> water should be about 64F and it goes up to 72F. Most nuclear power plants
> are much safer that some of the other power sources and if any radiation
was
> infact released (rare) it goes into the air for all us air breathers to
> enjoy. Now I don't know the positioning of this particular plant  (is it
on a
> river that feeds within about 8 miles of the ocean or is it further
inland?)
> but I seriously doubt that your cyp was affected by the environmental
> conditions associated with the plant. I would just think more of a random
> genetic mutation
>
> I franky would be much more concerned about the runoff from farmer fields
> (pesticides, silt etc) and the waste from Paper mills. Ever heard of
Dioxin?
>
> Sarah Watson
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