High concentrations of persistent organic pollutants in adult killer whales (Orcinus orca) and a foetus stranded in Ireland.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.110699
Abstract: Bio-accumulation of persistent organic pollutants including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), brominated flame retardants and organochlorine pesticides continue to be of major concern for marine apex predators such as killer whales. The concentrations of 16 polychlorinated biphenyls,… read more here.
Keywords: killer whales; organic pollutants; stranded ireland; persistent organic ... See more keywords
Is Glacial Meltwater a Secondary Source of Legacy Contaminants to Arctic Coastal Food Webs?
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.1c07062
Abstract: Climate change-driven increases in air and sea temperatures are rapidly thawing the Arctic cryosphere with potential for remobilization and accumulation of legacy persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in adjacent coastal food webs. Here, we present concentrations… read more here.
Keywords: zooplankton; glacial meltwater; coastal food; lipid weight ... See more keywords