The impact of electromagnetic fields generated by high-voltage power lines on the spatial arrangement of pike (Esox Lucius Linnaeus 1758) embryos.

Abstract

Urbanization and technological advancements result in the dispersion of antropogenic electromagnetic fields (EMF) that can affect on ecosystems. Therefore, it is important to understand their impact on the environment. Aquatic ecosystems are subject to EMF as part of various electricity sources, e.g., high-voltage transmission lines (HVTL). We examined the impact of EMF generated by HVTL on the spatial arrangement and survival of pike (Esox lucius) embryos. Fertilized eggs were incubated under two HVTL configurations 110 kV and 220 kV compared with a control group devoid of anthropogenic EMF. Embryo orientation and survival were monitored until blastopore closure. The control group showed dominance in the arrangement of embryos along the N-S, NNW-SSE, and NNE-SSW axes, with a slight prevalence of northern directions. EMF originating from HVTL did not exert a significant influence on the spatial arrangement of pike embryos, although some deviations from the arrangement noticed in the control group were observed. Increased embryo mortality was observed only at 110 kV site, but probably due to factors unrelated to EMF. In conclusion, EMF generated by HVTL did not significantly change pike embryo orientation or chances of survival. However, longer exposure or higher EMF levels could provoke notable reactions, requiring ongoing evaluation as power networks continue to spread more widely.

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Main findings

Compared with a control group without anthropogenic EMF, incubation under two HVTL configurations (110 kV and 220 kV) showed no significant influence of HVTL-generated EMF on pike embryo spatial arrangement. Increased embryo mortality was observed only at the 110 kV site, but the authors suggest it was probably due to factors unrelated to EMF; overall, HVTL EMF did not significantly change embryo orientation or chances of survival.

Outcomes measured

• Embryo spatial arrangement/orientation (axes/directions)
• Embryo survival/mortality (until blastopore closure)

Limitations

• No sample size reported in the abstract
• Exposure metrics (e.g., field strength, frequency) not reported in the abstract
• Mortality increase at 110 kV site may be confounded by non-EMF factors (as noted by authors)
• Outcomes monitored only until blastopore closure (short exposure window)

Suggested hubs

• occupational-exposure (0.2)
  Study concerns EMF from high-voltage power infrastructure; relevant to power-line exposure contexts.

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