A transplant experiment measuring the effects petroleum derivatives on Trematomus bernacchii from a relatively pristine site and exposing the fish to the waters at Winterquarters Bay and Cape Armitage

Experimental fish were captured from a relatively pristine site (Backdoor Bay, Cape Royds) and transported to Winterquarter Bay (heavily polluted) and Cape Armitage (minimally impacted) where they were held in cages.

The fish were sampled from both sites after periods of 2 and 4 weeks and examined for physiological condition. Naturally resident fish were also collected from Backdoor Bay and Winterquarters Bay to provide a second, independent set of data. The physical condition of each fish was noted on gross examination and morphometric data was gathered to provide further information on health status.