Trace element concentrations in blood of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) from the Wadden Sea
Concentrations of 23 elements (Be, Al, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Rb, Sr, Mo, Pd, Cd, Sn, Pt, Pb) were evaluated in whole blood samples of live harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) from two different locations in the Wadden Sea, the Lorenzenplate in Germany, and the Danish island Røm...
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fthzgzmk:oai:publications.hereon.de:25950 2023-06-11T04:16:00+02:00 Trace element concentrations in blood of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) from the Wadden Sea Griesel, S. Kakuschke, A. Siebert, U. Prange, A. 2008 https://publications.hereon.de/id/25950 https://publications.hzg.de/id/25950 http://www.hzg.de/imperia/md/content/gkss/zentrale_einrichtungen/bibliothek/journals/2008/Griesel-scitotenv.pdf en eng Elsevier http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2007.10.062 urn:issn:0048-9697 https://publications.hereon.de/id/25950 https://publications.hzg.de/id/25950 http://www.hzg.de/imperia/md/content/gkss/zentrale_einrichtungen/bibliothek/journals/2008/Griesel-scitotenv.pdf info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess open_access oa_gruen issn:0048-9697 Griesel, S.; Kakuschke, A.; Siebert, U.; Prange, A.: Trace element concentrations in blood of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) from the Wadden Sea. In: Science of the Total Environment. Vol. 392 (2008) 2-3, 313 - 323. (DOI:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2007.10.062 ) info:eu-repo/classification/ddc/551 info:eu-repo/semantics/article Zeitschrift Artikel 2008 fthzgzmk https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2007.10.062 2023-05-28T23:22:43Z Concentrations of 23 elements (Be, Al, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Rb, Sr, Mo, Pd, Cd, Sn, Pt, Pb) were evaluated in whole blood samples of live harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) from two different locations in the Wadden Sea, the Lorenzenplate in Germany, and the Danish island Rømø. Elemental blood levels were compared to data from literature of seals, other marine mammals and humans. While homeostatically controlled elements showed no differences, concentrations of As, Cr, Mn, Mo, Se, and V were higher than human levels. Furthermore, animals from both locations showed significant geographical differences in whole blood concentrations of Al, Mn, Cu, and Pt. These findings could be explained by differences in feeding areas. The element pattern was not affected by gender. In conclusion, these findings indicate an impact of the environment on biochemical blood parameters of the harbor seals. The significant differences of elements in blood samples of two groups of seals, which were associated with geographical variations of prey support the use of element pattern in blood as tool for investigation of environmental impact on seals. Article in Journal/Newspaper Phoca vitulina Hereon Publications (Helmholtz-Zentrum) Danish Island ENVELOPE(-83.599,-83.599,65.884,65.884) Science of The Total Environment 392 2-3 313 323 |
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Concentrations of 23 elements (Be, Al, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Rb, Sr, Mo, Pd, Cd, Sn, Pt, Pb) were evaluated in whole blood samples of live harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) from two different locations in the Wadden Sea, the Lorenzenplate in Germany, and the Danish island Rømø. Elemental blood levels were compared to data from literature of seals, other marine mammals and humans. While homeostatically controlled elements showed no differences, concentrations of As, Cr, Mn, Mo, Se, and V were higher than human levels. Furthermore, animals from both locations showed significant geographical differences in whole blood concentrations of Al, Mn, Cu, and Pt. These findings could be explained by differences in feeding areas. The element pattern was not affected by gender. In conclusion, these findings indicate an impact of the environment on biochemical blood parameters of the harbor seals. The significant differences of elements in blood samples of two groups of seals, which were associated with geographical variations of prey support the use of element pattern in blood as tool for investigation of environmental impact on seals. |
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Trace element concentrations in blood of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) from the Wadden Sea |
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Trace element concentrations in blood of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) from the Wadden Sea |
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Trace element concentrations in blood of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) from the Wadden Sea |
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Trace element concentrations in blood of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) from the Wadden Sea |
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Trace element concentrations in blood of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) from the Wadden Sea |
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trace element concentrations in blood of harbor seals (phoca vitulina) from the wadden sea |
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issn:0048-9697 Griesel, S.; Kakuschke, A.; Siebert, U.; Prange, A.: Trace element concentrations in blood of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) from the Wadden Sea. In: Science of the Total Environment. Vol. 392 (2008) 2-3, 313 - 323. (DOI:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2007.10.062 ) |
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