Concentrations of organochlorines in sperm whales ( Physeter macrocephalus ) from Southern Australian waters
Concentrations of DDTs, PCBs and HCHs were measured in sperm whales involved in two mass stranding events on the west coast of Tasmania, Australia in February 1998. DDTs and PCBs were present in all samples analysed, while only three contained HCHs. The relationships between organochlorines, sex, ag...
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ftunivtasecite:oai:ecite.utas.edu.au:32045 2023-05-15T17:59:24+02:00 Concentrations of organochlorines in sperm whales ( Physeter macrocephalus ) from Southern Australian waters Evans, K Hindell, MA Hince, G 2004 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2003.08.026 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14980465 http://ecite.utas.edu.au/32045 en eng Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2003.08.026 Evans, K and Hindell, MA and Hince, G, Concentrations of organochlorines in sperm whales ( Physeter macrocephalus ) from Southern Australian waters, Marine Pollution Bulletin, 48, (5-6) pp. 486-503. ISSN 0025-326X (2004) [Refereed Article] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14980465 http://ecite.utas.edu.au/32045 Earth Sciences Oceanography Physical Oceanography Refereed Article PeerReviewed 2004 ftunivtasecite https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2003.08.026 2019-12-13T21:11:31Z Concentrations of DDTs, PCBs and HCHs were measured in sperm whales involved in two mass stranding events on the west coast of Tasmania, Australia in February 1998. DDTs and PCBs were present in all samples analysed, while only three contained HCHs. The relationships between organochlorines, sex, age and reproductive groups were marked by high variability. Differences in organochlorine concentrations were observed between animals from the two stranding sites and discussed in light of the ecology of this species. Concentrations of all pollutants were stratified throughout the vertical aspect of the blubber and possible reasons for and the implications of this are discussed. Concentrations of compounds were higher than those documented in this species in the Southern Hemisphere previously, although were relatively lower than those documented in the Northern Hemisphere. However, comparisons were confounded by spatial and temporal differences. Continued monitoring of marine mammals throughout this region in a co-coordinated, standardized manner is essential for establishing definite temporal and spatial variations in pollutant concentrations. 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Article in Journal/Newspaper Physeter macrocephalus eCite UTAS (University of Tasmania) Marine Pollution Bulletin 48 5-6 486 503 |
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Concentrations of DDTs, PCBs and HCHs were measured in sperm whales involved in two mass stranding events on the west coast of Tasmania, Australia in February 1998. DDTs and PCBs were present in all samples analysed, while only three contained HCHs. The relationships between organochlorines, sex, age and reproductive groups were marked by high variability. Differences in organochlorine concentrations were observed between animals from the two stranding sites and discussed in light of the ecology of this species. Concentrations of all pollutants were stratified throughout the vertical aspect of the blubber and possible reasons for and the implications of this are discussed. Concentrations of compounds were higher than those documented in this species in the Southern Hemisphere previously, although were relatively lower than those documented in the Northern Hemisphere. However, comparisons were confounded by spatial and temporal differences. Continued monitoring of marine mammals throughout this region in a co-coordinated, standardized manner is essential for establishing definite temporal and spatial variations in pollutant concentrations. 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Concentrations of organochlorines in sperm whales ( Physeter macrocephalus ) from Southern Australian waters |
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Concentrations of organochlorines in sperm whales ( Physeter macrocephalus ) from Southern Australian waters |
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Concentrations of organochlorines in sperm whales ( Physeter macrocephalus ) from Southern Australian waters |
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Concentrations of organochlorines in sperm whales ( Physeter macrocephalus ) from Southern Australian waters |
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Concentrations of organochlorines in sperm whales ( Physeter macrocephalus ) from Southern Australian waters |
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