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Filtering by: Subject Polybrominated diphenyl ethers -- Environmental aspects -- West (U.S.)

Analysis of semi-volatile organic contaminants and their accumulation in remote aquatic ecosystems of the western US

Creator:

Ackerman, Luke K.

Abstract:

Many pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are persistent, bio-accumulative, and toxic. These semi-volatile organic compounds (SOCs) can undergo atmospheric transport and deposition in cold, remote ecosystems. A better understanding of their accumulation in the fish of these ecosystems is important to better predict...

Resource Type:

Dissertation