Initial indications of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon exposure in Saskatchewan common loons

Initial indications of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon exposure in Saskatchewan common loons

Mercury (Hg) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are global pollutants known for their toxicity to wildlife. Because of their trophic position, common loons (Gavia immer (Brünnich 1764)) are excellent indicators of environmental quality. In 2014 and 2015, tissue samples of ten adult common l...

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Main Authors: James D. Paruk, Michael Chickering, John N. Mager, Steven C. Wilkie, Richard H.M. Espie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 2018-09-01
Series:FACETS
Subjects:
common loons
Gavia immer
mercury
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Saskatchewan
contaminants
Online Access:http://www.facetsjournal.com/doi/full/10.1139%2Ffacets-2018-0009

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