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18. Effects of Persistent Polutants on Marine Mammals

Author : Veronika Hellwig

Published in: Persistent Pollution – Past, Present and Future

Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg

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Abstract

This contribution is intended to give an impression of various aspects of the effects of persistent pollutants on marine mammals with a special emphasis on the challenges and methods to confirm cause–effect relationships and biomarker reactions as well as to monitor contaminant levels and biological effects of persistent pollutants in marine mammals. The intention is not to present a comprehensive review with complete citation, but to establish an understanding of the context. Illustrating examples are primarily chosen from research and studies on seal species from the North and Baltic Sea.

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Metadata
Title
Effects of Persistent Polutants on Marine Mammals
Author
Veronika Hellwig
Copyright Year
2011
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Book
Persistent Pollution – Past, Present and Future

Print ISBN: 978-3-642-17420-9

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-642-17419-3

Copyright Year: 2011

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-17419-3_18