Effect of seawater concentration on survival of indicator bacteria.

the recreational use of our population. In addition, shellfish are harvested in the tidal areas of the world's many oceans. These shellfish are consumed by the general public, often without cooking. It is well documented that disease can be spread by either swim ming in, or eating shellfish harvested in, areas that are contaminated by the fecal material of man. As a result, it is important that the presence and amount of the fecal material of man be measured in these areas of ocean.