Feasibility to use cryopreserved Sparus aurata sperm, in ecotoxicological tests was evaluated. The reference toxicant was Cadmium, and as evaluation parameters considered were spermatozoa motility at activation and after 5 min. The EC50 level ranged from 41,8 to 1,0 ppm in relation to different incubation times (30min - 1h - 2h) and time from activation considere