Evaluation of the use of common sculpin (Myoxocephalus scorpius) organ histology as bioindicator for element exposure in the fjord of the mining area Maarmorilik, West Greenland

• Published in: Environmental Research
• Main Authors: Sonne, Christian, Bach, Lis, Søndergaard, Jens, Rigét, Frank F, Dietz, Rune, Mosbech, Anders, Leifsson, Pall S, Gustavson, Kim
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: Greenland; Maarmorilik
• Online Access: https://pure.au.dk/portal/da/publications/evaluation-of-the-use-of-common-sculpin-myoxocephalus-scorpius-organ-histology-as-bioindicator-for-element-exposure-in-the-fjord-of-the-mining-area-maarmorilik-west-greenland(7d90991f-4832-4ce9-9e93-1a93f4ca0c85).html; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2014.05.031

The former Black Angel lead-zinc mine in Maarmorilik, West Greenland, is a historic example of how mining activity may result in a significant impact on the surrounding fjord system in terms of elevated concentrations of especially lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn) in seawater, sediments and surrounding biota...