A case study of PAH contamination using blue mussels as a bioindicator in a small Greenlandic fishing harbor
This study investigated the impact of local anthropogenic activity on the marine environment around the remote harbor of Qeqertarsuaq, West Greenland. Blue mussels (Mytilus sp.) were used as a bioindicator, and their physiological condition was found to decrease with increasing proximity to the harb...
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ftcopenhagenunip:oai:pure.atira.dk:publications/1a7c2b1e-e229-4999-a189-05d524de751d 2024-06-09T07:43:42+00:00 A case study of PAH contamination using blue mussels as a bioindicator in a small Greenlandic fishing harbor Poulsen, Rikke Gravert, Thorsten Klaus Otto Tartara, Arianna Bensen, Henriette Kornmaaler Gunnarsen, Klara Cecilia Dicová, Kristína Nielsen, Nikoline Juul Christensen, Jan Henning 2021 https://curis.ku.dk/portal/da/publications/a-case-study-of-pah-contamination-using-blue-mussels-as-a-bioindicator-in-a-small-greenlandic-fishing-harbor(1a7c2b1e-e229-4999-a189-05d524de751d).html https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112688 eng eng info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess Poulsen , R , Gravert , T K O , Tartara , A , Bensen , H K , Gunnarsen , K C , Dicová , K , Nielsen , N J & Christensen , J H 2021 , ' A case study of PAH contamination using blue mussels as a bioindicator in a small Greenlandic fishing harbor ' , Marine Pollution Bulletin , vol. 171 , 112688 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112688 Arctic environmental pollution Bioindicators Greenland Local pollution Mytilus sp. PAHs article 2021 ftcopenhagenunip https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112688 2024-05-16T11:29:21Z This study investigated the impact of local anthropogenic activity on the marine environment around the remote harbor of Qeqertarsuaq, West Greenland. Blue mussels (Mytilus sp.) were used as a bioindicator, and their physiological condition was found to decrease with increasing proximity to the harbor. Subsequently, the distribution of 19 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and 9 groups of alkylated PAHs were measured in mussel and sediment samples. The highest values were found in a rocky collection area 15 m from a wooden pier frequented by small boats. A PAH source investigation, indicated a mixed source from light fuel oils and creosote used as boat coating. Finally, correlations between the mussels morphological condition and the PAH pollution were found to be significant for 4-, 5-, and 6-ring PAHs. In conclusion, the results indicate that pollution sources in harbors have significant effects on the local environment and should be considered in arctic conservation research. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Greenland greenlandic Qeqertarsuaq University of Copenhagen: Research Arctic Greenland Qeqertarsuaq ENVELOPE(-56.867,-56.867,74.400,74.400) Marine Pollution Bulletin 171 112688 |
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Arctic environmental pollution Bioindicators Greenland Local pollution Mytilus sp. PAHs Poulsen, Rikke Gravert, Thorsten Klaus Otto Tartara, Arianna Bensen, Henriette Kornmaaler Gunnarsen, Klara Cecilia Dicová, Kristína Nielsen, Nikoline Juul Christensen, Jan Henning A case study of PAH contamination using blue mussels as a bioindicator in a small Greenlandic fishing harbor |
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This study investigated the impact of local anthropogenic activity on the marine environment around the remote harbor of Qeqertarsuaq, West Greenland. Blue mussels (Mytilus sp.) were used as a bioindicator, and their physiological condition was found to decrease with increasing proximity to the harbor. Subsequently, the distribution of 19 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and 9 groups of alkylated PAHs were measured in mussel and sediment samples. The highest values were found in a rocky collection area 15 m from a wooden pier frequented by small boats. A PAH source investigation, indicated a mixed source from light fuel oils and creosote used as boat coating. Finally, correlations between the mussels morphological condition and the PAH pollution were found to be significant for 4-, 5-, and 6-ring PAHs. In conclusion, the results indicate that pollution sources in harbors have significant effects on the local environment and should be considered in arctic conservation research. |
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Poulsen, Rikke Gravert, Thorsten Klaus Otto Tartara, Arianna Bensen, Henriette Kornmaaler Gunnarsen, Klara Cecilia Dicová, Kristína Nielsen, Nikoline Juul Christensen, Jan Henning |
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Poulsen, Rikke Gravert, Thorsten Klaus Otto Tartara, Arianna Bensen, Henriette Kornmaaler Gunnarsen, Klara Cecilia Dicová, Kristína Nielsen, Nikoline Juul Christensen, Jan Henning |
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A case study of PAH contamination using blue mussels as a bioindicator in a small Greenlandic fishing harbor |
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A case study of PAH contamination using blue mussels as a bioindicator in a small Greenlandic fishing harbor |
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A case study of PAH contamination using blue mussels as a bioindicator in a small Greenlandic fishing harbor |
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A case study of PAH contamination using blue mussels as a bioindicator in a small Greenlandic fishing harbor |
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A case study of PAH contamination using blue mussels as a bioindicator in a small Greenlandic fishing harbor |
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case study of pah contamination using blue mussels as a bioindicator in a small greenlandic fishing harbor |
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Poulsen , R , Gravert , T K O , Tartara , A , Bensen , H K , Gunnarsen , K C , Dicová , K , Nielsen , N J & Christensen , J H 2021 , ' A case study of PAH contamination using blue mussels as a bioindicator in a small Greenlandic fishing harbor ' , Marine Pollution Bulletin , vol. 171 , 112688 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112688 |
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