Organic Contaminants in the Arctic Ecosystem: Utilizing the Ringed Seal (Phoca hispida) as a Biomonitor
Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut
Tags: contaminants, biology, marine biology, seasonal variation, marine mammals, seals, organochlorines, ringed seal
| Principal Investigator: | Metcalfe, C.D. (1) |
| Licence Number: | 11137 |
| Organization: | Watershed Ecosystems, Trent University |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1991
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1991 |
| Project Team: | Marjorie Cameron |
Objective(s): To examine the variation or organochlorine contaminants (O.C.'s) in the arctic ringed seal species.
Project Description: The Research will examine the variation of organochlorine contaminants (O.C.'s) in the arctic ringed seal species. Major trends in concentrations will be outlined on 4 distinct levels: 1) variation within individual seals 2) seasonal variation in one seal popultion 3) variation between seal popultaions from two distinct sites 4) long-term temporal variations at these two locations.
