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Total dose rate per organism and risk coefficients due to radioactivity in marine sediments calculated using the ERICA Tool.
| Organism | Background Dose Rates | Screening Value [µGy h−1] | Total Dose Rate per Organism [µGy h−1] | Risk Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benthic fish | 0.58 | 10 | 0.067 | 0.007 |
| Macroalgae | 0.87 | 10 | 0.048 | 0.005 |
| Mollusc-bivalve | 2.0 | 10 | 0.036 | 0.004 |
| Pelagic fish | 0.42 | 10 | 0.059 | 0.006 |
| Phytoplankton | 0.38 | 10 | 0.564 | 0.056 |
| Zooplankton | 0.94 | 10 | 0.035 | 0.003 |
