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Assessment of exposure and response to atmospherically-derived contaminants in U.S. Arctic freshwater fish

Creator:

Allen-Gil, Susan M.

Abstract:

The Arctic has long been considered to be a pristine environment, far from population centers and pollution sources. The detection of synthetic organochlorine compounds in various elements of the Arctic food web has confirmed the global dispersion of pollutants, particularly of persistent compounds such as organochlorines and heavy metals. Levels...

Resource Type:

Dissertation