An investigation of metal contaminants in sediments of Arctic Svalbard : inferences for sources and transport pathways
The Arctic region is a seemingly pristine, remote environment, yet in the past few decades there has been increasing evidence that it is greatly impacted by anthropogenic metal contamination. The heavy metals are attributed to adverse effects on the health of biota and indigenous populations, due to...
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University of the Highlands and Islands
2008
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Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.590975 |